Tim RichardsThe driver of our tour bus, Shane, met Michael Portillo last year by chance. Which I presume means there's a 'Great New Zealand Railway Journeys' TV series in the offing.
JillL@timrichards Are you on a Contiki tour?
@jillL God no! Much older demographic. This is our tour: https://www.siredmundhillaryexplorer.com
South Island Rail & Coach Tours | Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer
13-DAY SOUTH ISLAND RAIL & COACH TOUR Departing Christchurch. Inspired by one of the greatest and most iconic adventurers of our time, The Sir Edmund Hillary Explorer, invites you on an epic journey by rail and luxury coach throughout the majestic South Island of New Zealand.
@timrichards Ha ha, I thought was a bit odd. 😉