The friendly folks at Air New Zealand - the best airline in the world!

Yes, I'm really here.

Apparently, Hobbits are a bit more cosmopolitan than they were in my time.

We're still not speaking to each other until he gives me my finger back.

My first view of Hobbiton in a long, long, long time.

If only someone were at home.

Bag End! I'm almost home!

Still no one home. Where did everyone go?

I don't know who that Big Folk is, but she won't leave me alone.

The perfect shot on a near perfect day - Bagshot Row looking out to the Green Dragon and the mill.

Bag End! And the door is open!

But they won't let me in - grumble, grumble.

On to the Green Dragon! I need a drink!

The mill from the bridge (yes, that mill and THAT bridge!)

Under construction? Come back in a month? Phooey!