Hey New Zealand,

It's your big sister, Iona here! How are you? Haven't seen you in ages… I was really missing you.

I know it was a while ago now, but are you fully recovered after that earthquake? When big brother (Arthur) told me I almost had a heart attack!

See you soon. Maybe you should come and visit!

Love from, your adoring older sister,

Iona Kirkland

aka

The Republic of Ireland

xxx


Kia ora, Iona!

Gah, i'm sorry I didn't reply to this for ages! I got by a double whammy – two big aftershocks in quick succession, so i've been down in Christchurch, helping out in the worst hit suburbs. My boss has been threatening to make me use my crutches again, which is just cruel – i've only recently been able to walk unaided again! My knee looks pretty mangled, but I am healing, slowly...

I'm okay, actually i'm pretty hyped right now. Rugby World Cup is so soon~! You should come down and visit me, or i'll come up and see you! I'm sorry I haven't seen you in a while...i've been really busy.

I'm sorry for worrying you!

Lots of love,

Tessa 'Tangimoana' Kirkland,

New Zealand