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Friday Afternoon

Glenna and I sat in the Sun and shared a few beer at Christchurchs favoutite brew pub. About a five minute walk from the hospital and a Stone's throw from center of town. Nice breeze as usual and temperature near 24. Just in case anyone thought we've got caught up in a never ending whirlwind of...

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RTW2009 on March 24, 2009 from Christchurch, New Zealand

from the travel blog: RTW/2009

New Zealand part II

From Taupo we headed West along the "World's Forgotten Highway" - which is aptly named...there really is nothing but rolling hills for miles and miles; it was quite incredible. It made for some very windy driving along roads that were falling apart over cliffs, or had corroded down to one lane...

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johnnoble on March 19, 2009 from Wellington, New Zealand

from the travel blog: John's year off...

Adventures in middle earth!

Helloooooo! So we have successfully completed our first week in New Zealand and it has been amazing! After our crazy plane adventure from Indonesia, we finally arrived in windy Wellington at around 9:00 pm on March 11th. There was a bit of confusion finding our rental car, but we found it and...

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jeanmichelisa on March 18, 2009 from Turangi, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Australia, Bali and New Zealand adopt Jean-Michel and Lisa!

Getting Ready

Still trying to map out the trip, to maximise enjoyment and minimise costs. Need to make sure Joan can cope with sightseeing and travel. Susan

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Susanvize on March 16, 2009 from Auckland, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Joan's European Trip - 2009

Week End

Our first trip out of Christchurch by car. We picked up a little Suzuki Swift, the last car available, as it was a stick shift. Last minute bookers who can only drive automatics, walk or take the bus. The route took us through the Waipara Valley noted for regional Sauvignon Blanc. Literally...

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RTW2009 on March 8, 2009 from Kaikoura, New Zealand

from the travel blog: RTW/2009

Fiji finished...then NEW ZEALAND!

After our 7 day excursion to the Yasawa islands, we headed back to the mainland & chilled for a couple of days at a Nadi resort hostel - which is basically a dorm bed at a proper resort. Expensive, but very nice! Whislt there we were treated to some traditional Fijian fire dancing...

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johnnoble on March 5, 2009 from Auckland, New Zealand

from the travel blog: John's year off...

End Of The Road

So all that remains is to get back to Auckland and experiment with this Settling Down and having a Normal Life thing people keep going on about. After three years on the road and not spending more than 6 months in one place it should prove interesting to say the least. Updates will be...

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Koala Bear on March 5, 2009 from Rotorua, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Tiny Little NZ Road Trip

Not Such A Relaxing Cruise Then Ay

Now I've been horse trekking before, I went twice with my parents when they came to visit me in Cairns and from what I remember they're a leisurely wander along with the horses nose-to-tail, breaking into an orderly trot if you fancied it but with the horse pretty much in complete control of...

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Koala Bear on March 4, 2009 from Te Kaha, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Tiny Little NZ Road Trip

Arriving

The traditional South Pacific greeting is difficult to tire of. I re-boarded the plane six times before a kill joy security officer put a stop to the fun. Fromner's and the other travel guides fail to adequately publicize this endearing greeting.

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RTW2009 on March 3, 2009 from Auckland, New Zealand

from the travel blog: RTW/2009

Arriving

Kate picked us up at the airport as Heidi the recruiter we have dealt with for the past ten months had been transferred to Auckland. She took us for a brief tour of Christchurch but soon realized we were knackered and dropped us of at 287 Barbadoes Street our shared home for the next month. Our...

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RTW2009 on March 3, 2009 from Christchurch, New Zealand

from the travel blog: RTW/2009

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