We were flicking through Timo's book where he keeps articles of interest and he added one today about a boy who went missing in the bush and using Bear Grylls wit, got himself out safely and he also received a message from Bear Grylls after seeing it in the media, and we re-read an article about a kiwi hatchling which talked about the new WC Wildlife Centre in Franz Josef. Very timely as Jeremy is taking Timo and Caoimhe down there tomorrow and they will be paying a visit for sure. The centre has discounted annual passes for locals (anyone who lives on the West Coast) at $39, well worth it as we plan more trips down that way in the coming year. The centre currently has 13 of the rare West Coast kiwi eggs incubating which is great news as they have been found in the last month. For the next 10 days they are having special backstage tours... more here
