I just recovered from an email crash and found our correspondence.

I myself will arrive in Auckland on Feb 7 and leave for Invercargill on Feb 10. While in Auckland, I will be staying at the Aspen House. Any chance our visits will overlap and we can GTG?

The following is the message I previously sent to you: ___________________________________________________________

"I am answering you privately because I have a question to ask you which may not be of interest to the entire Zine group.

First, let me say that, a couple of weeks ago, I asked for some advice on what to do on quick stops in Auckland and Christchurch on my way to Invercargill, the southernmost city in NZ. It is there that I will be sailing with Heritage Expeditions for Antarctica and the Sub Antarctic Islands. I will be going in early Feb. and will return in mid March.

The following websites may give some helpful independent travel info: http://www.seat61.com/NewZealand.htm http://www.tranzscenic.co.nz/ http://www.intercitycoach.co.nz/ " ___________________________________________________________

I am so glad you are better and able to go on your trip!

Carrie in Bardonia, N.Y.