I had the chance to go to New Zealand, to the Coromandel Peninsula, in the NE part of the North Island a week ago. It is the end of their summer there, so the weather was very nice, and the water, warmer than I expected. It was great to get away for a short time.
I didn't find Frodo or Sam, but did find Rebekah (who worked at Kudjip this past year) and Vince (her boyfriend), as well as a beautiful place that the Lord has created.