USA | Wednesday, 20 May 2009 | Views [68]
Or maybe I should say; the end of one road and the start of many new ones. The end because my two months of traveling is now over. I can honestly say that I have had the time of my life, as cliche as that may be, but it's very very true. I'm so glad ... Read more >
USA | Monday, 18 May 2009 | Views [94] | Comments [1]
Probably the longest I've waited between entries since I've been away but for good reason; I hadn't done... anything really, until today. The past few days I just spend wandering around Santa Monica, where I'm staying, and yesterday I checked out Venice ... Read more >
USA | Thursday, 14 May 2009 | Views [68] | Comments [2]
Last night I discovered the only supermarket close enough to walk to from my hostel happens to be Whole Foods; selling only the finest expensive organic products. They actually arn't that pricey, I compared when I was in another supermarket today, but ... Read more >
USA | Wednesday, 13 May 2009 | Views [66]
My time in New Zealand finaly came to an end. I had my last flat white at the airport before checking in, waiting waaay to long for my flight to be ready and then got on the plane. The flight was pretty ok. Plenty of movies to choose from, I went for ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 11 May 2009 | Views [84] | Comments [1]
Today was my last full day in New Zealand. I never thought that 8 weeks could fly by so fast, but they have. I'll not sum up my time in New Zealand quite yet, I'll save that until after LA when I make my last entry, but it has been just absolutely amazing.... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 10 May 2009 | Views [83]
Yesterday I finaly got to have a bit of a long lie. I really didnt want to get out of my warm bed into the absolute freezing cold of my room but I thought I had better give my mum and Ashley a call. I had a catch up, got myself ready and then Paul took ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 8 May 2009 | Views [85]
I set out to the south west, down into the norhern part of The Catlins and towards a waterfall called Purakaunui Falls. I had been having a read through some books about the area the night before and it sounded, and from the pictures looked, pretty impressive.... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 8 May 2009 | Views [82]
The region of NZ where Paul lives is called The Catlins. It's in the south east corner and is home to lots of beaches, waterfalls and birds it would seem. While I'm here and I have access to the car, I figured it makes sense to drive around and check ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 7 May 2009 | Views [108]
Unfortunately my last day in Christchurch was fairly uneventful due to the rain. I had forgotten what rain was up in the north island but this isn't quite the case down south. I still managed to get myself out for a bit of breakfast in a cafe however ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 5 May 2009 | Views [106]
I decided to spend my last day in Queenstown just walking around and taking in the scenery. I took a walk along the lake front and around the park. It was a really nice clear, crisp, typical Autumns day so everything looked amazing. I then had possibly ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 2 May 2009 | Views [115]
Last night I did indeed end up going to the ice bar - Minus 5. It was quite different from what I expected. We were give a huge coat and stuff to keep us warm and the group, about 8 of us, were taken across to the bar by the guy who was to be our bartender ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 1 May 2009 | Views [233] | Comments [6] | Video
I dragged myself out of bed (how many of my entries start with me getting out of bed early; too many...) and down to the canyon swing base in Queenstown. Here I filled in some forms and then was made to watch a DVD of loads of people doing the swing ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 30 Apr 2009 | Views [95] | Comments [1]
I made it a nice early half 6 start this morning so that I could have a good breakfast, get ready in plent of time and be set for my long day exploring Milford Sounds. I was picked up by my bus at 8 and we set off on our way. We drove out of Queenstown ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 29 Apr 2009 | Views [108] | Comments [1]
This morning I got up and I felt very very nervous. This afternoon at I would be doing my bungy jump. I had some breakfast to try and settle my stomach and gave my mum a call to tell her that I'd had a nice life and that I loved her. I got myself ready ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 28 Apr 2009 | Views [96] | Comments [2]
This morning, after a quick phonecall to catch up with Ashley, I got back onto my beloved Kiwi Experience bus. Today we were headed to Queenstown, "adventure capital" and the furthest south that the bus would be taking me. Thankfully the weather ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 27 Apr 2009 | Views [114] | Comments [1]
Still gutted about missing out on the glacier, I woke this morning to the sound of pouring rain. It still hadn't stopped. In the night I was woken by the whole room flashing with light followed by the loudest thunder I've ever heard. Then the rain chucked ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 26 Apr 2009 | Views [97] | Comments [1]
I was absolutely devistated today. We headed down to the glacier center, got kitted out with all our waterproof gear and boots and gloves, cramed onto the bus, journeyed to the bottom of the glacier, and then we were told that a group that had went ahead ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 25 Apr 2009 | Views [99]
We headed off from Wesport after a fairly long lie. We were continuing our way down the "wild west coast", known for its bad weather and rough seas. The whole bus journey more or less was along the coastline, with amazing views of the sea to ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 24 Apr 2009 | Views [87]
I've struggled to get on the internet latley, hence the lack of entries. Ill try and upload some photos but it might have to wait untill I get access to a better computer. I have some good pictures though. I decided that I would spend my last day in ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 20 Apr 2009 | Views [118] | Comments [2]
I havn't had the chance to make an entry recently, hence the shortage, but I've been a busy boy. Last time I posted one I was staying in a hostel called The Bug, which was awesome and I would have been happy to spend the rest of my time in Nelson staying ... Read more >
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