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Tag Archives: New Zealand
Back in Wellington
Had a good couple of days in Kaikoura, did some whale watching. Thought about swimming with dolphins, but couldn’t justify the cost. Besides they have Orca and Great White Sharks in these waters! And Sperm Whales, which can do some … Continue reading
Only ten days left
Only ten days left in N.Z. How time goes really quickly… Did some walking yesterday, mainly to get a better view of Mt. Cook. Also went on a tour of the Tasman Valley/glacier which was amazing – just seeing the … Continue reading
Mount Cook
I’m now in Mount Cook (village). You can see Mt. Cook itself really well from the Hermitage Hotel – the Ed Hillary Cafe has a great view (I’ve just had a coffee there). Stunning scenery all around, and getting colder … Continue reading
Musings
I think the next Muse album should be called ‘Um’. It will appeal to my word-play sense of fun. I’m in Westport at the moment, which isn’t very exciting. Taking the TranzAlpine train from Greymouth to Christchurch today, which I’m … Continue reading
Now in Picton
Took the ferry from Wellington to Picton yesterday – the crossing was really good, just a gentle swell speeding us along. Travelling down the Queen Charlotte Sound was like being back in Norway. Going to explore the South Island for … Continue reading
No Boots
Currently in Wellington for three nights, in anticipation of going over to the South Island on Monday. Going to explore Wellington, though not for boots.
I Wish I Could Fly
Off to see if I can get a parachute jump in today, otherwise will go for a bungy jump. Post-edit: got my bungy jump in at Taupo Bungy. Was good fun, had an audience of a bus-load of Japanese tourists, … Continue reading
Hydrogen Sulphide
It smells in Rotorua. Reminds me of being back in Iceland. There are lots of steam-vents around town. I’m staying in a place called the Funky Green Voyager. The town is in a caldera produced by a volcano. Why do … Continue reading
Land of the Long White Cloud
Yep, I’m in Auckland, New Zealand. Really couldn’t cope with any more mosquito bites (I had to go into hospital when on Ovalau, as my elbow swelled up). Steve – tell Mr Three Piece Suite than NZ sucks. Ok – … Continue reading
New Zealand
I’ve registered “an interest” on the New Zealand immigration page. Canada and NZ are the main countries that I’ve been interested in. I’ll be in NZ in May, to have a nose around. I don’t think I can stand much … Continue reading