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Trip: Higera through N.Z.

There are [31] stories from my trip: Higera through N.Z.


I love to hug the foals

NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 27 Mar 2008 | Views [1473] | Comments [1]

I love WWOOFing.  The last stay with Richard and Christel and their 4 kids was my best time yet!  Richard taught me so much about self-sufficiency, that I can't wait to get some land and make a little paradise on earth.  In comparision, being a tourist ... Read more >


Everyone loves a Fjord

NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 17 Mar 2008 | Views [791]

Well I survived the most beautiful place in New Zealand.  Milford Sound (actually I discovered it was created by a glacier, so it's really a FJORD), was amazing and we had amazing weather and it was just amazing .  The water is unique because tannins ... Read more >


Gallery: Ice, Mountain and Lake

NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 12 Mar 2008 | Photo Gallery

from Franz Josef to Queenstown
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Glaciers, Glowworms and Gonads

NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 12 Mar 2008 | Views [594]

Well I survived the Wildfoods Festival. Now, I did Taste of Chicago twice, so my standards are pretty high. I felt that it wasn't worth $20 US just to get into the festival. Once inside, the food was wild (I tried Crocodile and Shark and some NZ ... Read more >


Gallery: Greymouth and South

NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 9 Mar 2008 | Photo Gallery

the brewery tour and festival plus a couple
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Now THAT's a KNIFE

NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 7 Mar 2008 | Views [867]

Well I have learned a new craft. Knife-making is without a doubt a great thrill. I ended up the only person at the shop yesterday, so I received personal attention. My knife is going to appear on the website eventually. I am so happy with it, and between ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures


Gallery: Knife-making / Punikaiki

NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 7 Mar 2008 | Photo Gallery

photos of the northwest West Coast
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Tropical Penguins?

NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 28 Feb 2008 | Views [1701]

Well, I survived the trekking and camping in Abel Tasman National Park. Thankfully Red lent me the gear I didn't have, although carrying 28 lbs. of gear for three days makes the shoulders sting. I have a few blisters and neat pictures to show for it.... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors


Gallery: Wellington / Motueka

NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 28 Feb 2008 | Photo Gallery

photos of city and farm
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Gallery: Abel Tasman

NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 28 Feb 2008 | Photo Gallery

Photos of the coastal track
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Gallery: Hawkes Bay

NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 28 Feb 2008 | Photo Gallery

Photos of Hastings and surrounding areas
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Parties and Goat's Milk

NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 24 Feb 2008 | Views [835]

The South Island is all that I had hoped.  This area kinda reminds me of Washington State.  I flew over the Cook Straight yesterday (22 mins at 2500 ft.)  I was amazed at how low we flew because, as some of you know, I jumped out of a plane  3 days ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures


was that a Nazi?

NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 16 Feb 2008 | Views [1690] | Comments [1]

I had a unique day.  I hopped over to Napier with 3 of the other backpackers to take part in the Art Deco Weekend .  I got a few pictures of the old cars and buildings (and of the dress-up).  I felt like I might see a young Audrey Hepburn walking around.... Read more >

Tags: Party time


Kidnapped by Brazilians

NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 11 Feb 2008 | Views [1990] | Comments [1]

Well, I learned a lesson the other morning.  Don't force things to happen.  I tried to force an apple-picking job to happen even though it really isn't the season yet.  I ended up weeding pumpkins 20 kms away from Hastings!  Oh, and the pay-rate wasn't ... Read more >

Tags: I should have known better!


Apples and Sheep

NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 6 Feb 2008 | Views [741]

Well, I survived the sheep shearing day.  I sorted wool from 110 sheep, which may not sound that bad, but the shearing rate was one lamb per 60-90 seconds.  It was fast and actually pretty tough work.  But a good experience none the less.  I hope to ... Read more >

Tags: Work


Gallery: Waitara

NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 6 Feb 2008 | Photo Gallery

Photos of my time around New Plymouth
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From the Nut House

NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 1 Feb 2008 | Views [985]

    I believe in the force of intentionality .  When one has the intention of things working out, they often will.  I have been loving my time in Waitara with Daniela, Chris, Bianca and little Cassia.  I had one really tough day of work digging fence ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel


Gallery: Tokaanu

NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 1 Feb 2008 | Photo Gallery

One great little weeks
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Top Eight Tokaanu moments

NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 27 Jan 2008 | Views [785]

Now that I find myself over on the West Coast of the North Island, I’ve had time to reflect about my stay in Tokaanu. I am really happy that I just happened to go to Tongariro and ended up WWOOFing in the area. That may end up being the best WWOOF stay ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation


Reflection

NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 23 Jan 2008 | Views [570]

I have little to report from the last couple of days. My camera works again, and I got a bit sunburned yesterday. I am having a good time, and the building projects are coming along (some pictures will show up soon!) I thought that I would share a bit ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation


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