NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 9 Apr 2008 | Views [704]
After the walk we got back to the car to see hundreds of flies on the car. We didn't think much of it (as you assume they will disappear when you drive). So we headed further south to see how far we could make to towards Hanmer Springs. We stopped/parked ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 8 Apr 2008 | Views [1524]
The next morning it was a decision to either head a bit north to Nelson and the Abel Tasman National Park or drive south on the west cost to see Whales and Seals. Having never seen these animals in the wild we opted for this! Already along the drive ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 7 Apr 2008 | Views [1539]
WOW today we showered! YIPPEEE... listen unless you have lived like us you don't understand what a luxury a HOT shower is. THis morning we decided that enough is enough and we paid the 30NZD for an offical camper site. Expensive but we won't do it ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 6 Apr 2008 | Views [955]
After the hard trek, we met an Israeli treker who asked us for a ride. Going south also, so we hesitantly said yes. Which turned into a learning experience for me. Growing up in Sydney I never picked up hitch hikers. We stopped off in Wangani this ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 5 Apr 2008 | Views [5991]
Today we completed the Tonariro trek which was the famous mountain from the Lord of the Rings. To cross the mountains takes about 6 hours not including the climbs up the different mountains. We climbed Mt Tongariro with spectacular views of the rest ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 4 Apr 2008 | Views [4750]
Now in the main city of Rotorua there are many natural thermo springs places which can cost $40 a person or even $80 a person.... hehe well no we did't really like that option. So we talked to a few locals and we got some hints that there are some natural ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 2 Apr 2008 | Views [3277]
About 170kms south west is Waitomo Caves our next major stop. Here we took a 5 hour caving tour of the famous glow worm caves. "Rap Raft and Cave" is the company which was the cheapest and most value for money at $125. The others are above ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 1 Apr 2008 | Views [1069]
We took the time to pass by the little town to see Hobbitton - the last little house for the movie set of Lord of the Rings. However upo getting there we find out that you HAVE to take a tour which costs $58 per person for 2 hours. Hmmm... The tour ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 30 Mar 2008 | Views [719]
Our first major stop on our roadtrip Coromandel Peninsula. This area was along the main coastal road and the views were just stunning. It was corner after corner of great cliffs, water, mountains, farms and it was breathtaking. We had a stop at Catherdral ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 29 Mar 2008 | Views [684]
Got to see an old mate Kerry and her boyfriend Evan last night. Went for drinks and some Thai dinner. Had fantastic NZ WHite Wine. Best I have ever had. I just drank that all up. I will have to do the wine tour of that. It was great seeing Kerry and ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 28 Mar 2008 | Views [1445] | Comments [1]
Auckland city how great does it feel to be speaking to everyone in English again. After months of broken Spanish it sure feels great not to have to worry about language. What I found out was that even the body language is slightly different in South ... Read more >
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NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 27 Mar 2008 | Views [649]
Had to take a 22 hour bus ride from Cusco to Lima - that was hard. We arrived at 2pm in the afternoon. Our flight to Santiago Chile was not till 7am the next day. So we had the option to go straight to the airport and camp there or take a hostel ... Read more >
PERU | Saturday, 22 Mar 2008 | Views [1595]
What was amazing in and around Cusco was that there were many cities that were built by the Incas. In some cases they were nearly as well preserved and gorgeous as Machupicchu or in others the modern people built the new city on top of the foundations ... Read more >
PERU | Tuesday, 18 Mar 2008 | Views [1158]
Well we have been lucky to be staying in a hostel for 30SOL a night which includes a private room, hot showers and cable tv. This is for around 5-6 EUR for us both! So everyday after a long day having fun in and around Cusco we can relax to the sounds ... Read more >
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PERU | Monday, 17 Mar 2008 | Views [1299]
Our 4th day of the Inca Jungle tour was to wake up at 4am to climb up the Machuìcchu mountain. This was not to happen though. We woke up at 4am to pouring heavy rain so our guide suggested that we take the bus up to the entrance. This costs 18SOL ... Read more >
Tags: sightseeing, wonders of the world
PERU | Monday, 17 Mar 2008 | Photo Gallery
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PERU | Sunday, 16 Mar 2008 | Photo Gallery
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PERU | Sunday, 16 Mar 2008 | Views [875]
This was a bit of a lazy day as we started of with a bus trip. I think because Hugo was hung over from a night out with the boys. hehe However when we reached the power station we ate local fish and treked our way to Agua Calientes (meaning Hot Waters).... Read more >
PERU | Sunday, 16 Mar 2008 | Photo Gallery
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PERU | Saturday, 15 Mar 2008 | Views [786]
We woke to banana pancake breakfast and coca tea! Then it was off for 8 hours of walking thru the mountains and some of the jungle. The day was pleasant as we walked picking manderines, mangoes, avocados, guava fruits to eat. YUM. We learned about ... Read more >
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