Dear Sam,

I am green with jealousy. Went to New York in November and it didn't snow (unfortunately), but it was still great. And your photos brought it all back... my pictures are so bad as to be unrecognisable as NY.

Precisely this time last year I was watching whales in Kaikoura, New Zealand, while on a three month trip. Now I'm presently driving all my mates mad by persistently starting all conversations with... "This time last year I was...".

Just letting you know how annoying you'll be in the future!!

Hope you continue to have a fab trip. Will watch your progress.

Kaz