Travel thoughts

New Zealand - Day 3

changstein — Mon, 3 Nov 2014 15:13:00 GMT

Milford Sound is an unbelievable collection of sheer cliff faces with innumerable waterfalls everywhere.

New Zealand - Day 2-1

changstein — Sun, 2 Nov 2014 15:10:00 GMT

Trees appear to grow slightly larger in Queenstown...

New Zealand - Day 2

changstein — Sun, 2 Nov 2014 11:08:00 GMT

Fergburger in Queenstown is well-known for its burgers as well as its long lines.

New Zealand - Day 1

changstein — Sat, 1 Nov 2014 04:07:00 GMT

Either we've arrived in New Zealand, or this is Middle Earth.

Australia - Day 10

changstein — Thu, 30 Oct 2014 15:05:00 GMT

Ever heard of Ned Kelly?

He's like the Australian Robin Hood, and this is a creepy plaster cast made of his head immediately after he was hanged.

Australia - Day 9-1

changstein — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 19:02:00 GMT

Note to self, remove key from locker before locking it.

Guess I need to get another lock now.

Australia - Day 9

changstein — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 15:00:00 GMT

"Would you like to take a helicopter?"

Yes please.

Australia - Day 8-1

changstein — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 16:04:00 GMT

The kangaroos are real friendly here.

Especially when you feed them.

Australia - Day 8

changstein — Tue, 28 Oct 2014 14:55:00 GMT

This little guy finally decided to stop taking a nap and pose for a quick selfie with me.

Australia - Day 7-3

changstein — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 17:52:00 GMT

Ciders here are pretty delicious. They taste just like juice until you try and stand up.

We happen to be enjoying these at Melbourne's oldest brothel, now converted to provide slightly different services.

Australia - Day 7-2

changstein — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 16:48:00 GMT

Not the typical kind of food you would expect to find in an alley in Edmonton, but this is pretty much the usual in Melbourne.

Australia - Day 7-1

changstein — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 15:50:00 GMT

Meat pies.

Why don't we have these delicious pies in Canada. They're available around the clock, 24/7.

Australia - Day 7

changstein — Mon, 27 Oct 2014 14:46:00 GMT

There sure is some random art here in Melbourne...

Australia - Day 6

changstein — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 16:40:00 GMT

Top of the Eureka tower in Melbourne.

88 floors up and the highest viewing platform in the southern hemisphere.

Australia - Day 5-1

changstein — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 16:32:00 GMT

Bondi beach really is as fantastic as people say.

We spent hours just lying on the grass enjoying the view.

Australia - Day 5

changstein — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 14:22:00 GMT

I'm not proud to admit how much we were willing to pay to get real poutine and a proper Caesar.

Australia - Day 4-1

changstein — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 15:20:00 GMT

Fresh oysters by right next to Sydney harbour.

Australia - Day 4

changstein — Thu, 23 Oct 2014 14:16:00 GMT

First day in Sydney, went for a walk around the harbour to enjoy the incredible view of the Sydney bridge and the opera house.

Australia - Day 2

changstein — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:25:00 GMT

Meet Wally.

He likes to show up and swim alongside you while scuba diving along the Great Barrier Reef.

Australia - Day 1

changstein — Mon, 20 Oct 2014 21:13:00 GMT

Just got to our hostel in Cairns.

Can you guess the gender of the other 6 people staying in this room?