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New Zealand

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My diet for the foreseeable future...Trout!

Monday, 10 Sep 2007 | Views [523]

Taupo has the largest lake in all of NZ, it is huge. Taupo also is the Rainbow Trout capital of NZ.  I guess that means it has the largest numbers of rainbow trout? If you are into fishing, which I am not but Jonny is obsessed (surprise surprise!) ... Read more >


On the road to Auckland - Wellington

Friday, 7 Sep 2007 | Views [526]

What a contrast the north island is to the south? Wellington the capital of NZ is a thriving cosmopolitan little town and compared to the south island there's people, lots of people! Having been in the south island for what seemed to be an eternity.... Read more >


Magical Winter Wonderland!

Sunday, 2 Sep 2007 | Views [407]

In this land full of Rainbows, I am beginning to believe in Fairies, Orks, Elf's and everything magical. As Jonny and I drive around the South Island we are amazed at the dramatic landscape. We have seen waterfalls, valleys, glaciers, fiords, ... Read more >


Kayak Catastrophe!

Monday, 20 Aug 2007 | Views [463]

I've always had a fear of drowning, I like the idea of doing water sports but if it’s anything else than swimming I can’t help but panic. Everyone along our New Zealand travels have talked so much about Kayaking, I wasn’t really sure I would ... Read more >


I HATE Skiing... but was born to Apres Ski!

Friday, 17 Aug 2007 | Views [495]

It was Friday the 13th and another bitterly cold day in Springfield, New Zealand.  With thick fluffy white snow covering the mountain tops and slippery icy roads, Jonny and I despite being considered crazy by the locals decided it was a perfect day ... Read more >


What do The Simpsons and haunted pubs have in common? A town called Springfield!

Tuesday, 14 Aug 2007 | Views [573]

The weather in the South Island was unbearably freezing with snow and ice everywhere.   It was so cold I had to sleep in thermals, woolly socks and hat. After spending the first few days in Christchurch we hired a car and headed to a small town ... Read more >

 

 

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