NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 12 Dec 2016 | Views [225]
We finished up our packing and loaded the truck. An hour and a half later we were in Auckland. We went to another Icebreaker outlet store since we had some time to kill before returning our vehicle. At the car rental place, we said goodbye to our trusty ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 11 Dec 2016 | Views [159]
We woke up and took down our camp and continued a little bit further down the road and stopped at the Huka Falls since Ryan hadn't seen them before. They were powerful and beautiful as ever. We went back into town in search of a quick breakfast. We walked ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 10 Dec 2016 | Views [200]
We woke up early and headed for the ferry terminal, dropped off our bags, and returned the car. We boarded the boat for the third time. It wasn't very full so we got a couple decent seats. In Wellington, we went to the train/bus station and figured out ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 9 Dec 2016 | Views [167]
We woke up and made breakfast. Today, we either had the choice to drive over an hour to the finishing point of the Abel Tasman track and walk along the beaches or to walk the track near beaches where we had already kayaked, which was much closer by. ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 8 Dec 2016 | Views [127]
We woke up to more rain and took our time making breakfast. After, we headed north back to Collingwood and back to the same holiday park there because the owner told us before that we could fish off the beach and use his fishing rods. As we were waiting ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 7 Dec 2016 | Views [133]
We made breakfast and left the park. It was raining and blowing so our options for enjoyable outdoor activities were limited. We drove all the way north to the start of the Farewell Spit. It was ghastly and I wasn't up for the walk but we went for a ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 6 Dec 2016 | Views [131]
We got up pretty early and drove a minute down the road to a local kayak outfitter. We hired a double kayak and got our dry bags situated. We got a safety briefing before getting on the bus down to the ocean. Tractors were used to take the kayak trailer ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 5 Dec 2016 | Views [129]
We left Nelson and headed to Kaiteriteri. It was a cute little town on the waterfront. We went to a small lodge where they rented mountain bikes. We hired two downhill bikes and helmets for a half day and road right from the lodge to the trails. We went ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 4 Dec 2016 | Views [132]
We woke up early, packed our things, and went to the bus stop. Once there, the bus that we were hoping to take to the ferry terminal was cancelled so we tried to figure out an alternative. We ended up taking one to the Petone Station, hoping that the ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 3 Dec 2016 | Views [136]
We woke up early and hurriedly finished our packing and sped off for the ferry terminal where we checked in and dropped off our luggage. We returned the rental car nearby and walked back to the terminal. We had a moment to sit and collect ourselves but ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 2 Dec 2016 | Views [147]
We filled up on gas and headed out of Haast. We drove for an hour or two and then down a gravel road to the Fox Glacier. The trail to the lookout wasn't long and the view wasn't as I expected. The glacier was still a long ways off and we didn't really ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 1 Dec 2016 | Views [121]
In the morning, I dropped Ryan off at the mountain bike shop and I went to a laundry mat so that we would have clean clothes. I also bought groceries and cleaned out the car. Ryan spent the morning downhill biking at the Queenstown Bike Park "shredding ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 30 Nov 2016 | Views [122]
We got up around 7am, packed up and drove, once again, to the Milford Sound. It was going to be a perfect sunny day for a fjord cruise. We were a bit early so we picked up coffee and a small breakfast. The boardwalk to the cruise terminal went around ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 29 Nov 2016 | Views [226]
We attempted to wake up early for low tide so that we could visit the Cathedral Caves at the opportune time. At the car park, we paid the $10 fee and walked through the woods down to the windy beach. The sea was active that morning so even though it ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 28 Nov 2016 | Views [130]
We made breakfast and headed for Baldwin Street, which is the steepest street in the world. On the way to it, we saw a few other notably steep streets but once we got to Baldwin, it was on another level. It was crazy steep! I didn't dare drive up it ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 27 Nov 2016 | Views [145]
We woke up cold and tired and wondered why the tent's ceiling was sagging lower than normal. Once we looked outside, we saw about three inches of soggy, wet snow on the ground. And here we thought we were getting away from the cold and snowy AK. We had ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 26 Nov 2016 | Views [181]
It was tough leaving our bunks in the morning but we managed to. We made breakfast and put on our not-so-dry gear. We noticed from the deck of the hut (which by the way, looked out onto a big, pretty valley), that the rain was mixed with snow. We set ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 25 Nov 2016 | Views [157]
We packed up our things and rushed to Countdown to get food for our bus rides and hike. There was hardly time to park our car, pack the food, and speed walk down to the transport's office and we weren't able to get a proper breakfast. We finally took ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 24 Nov 2016 | Views [250]
I didn't sleep well because of the anticipation of Ryan's arrival. I woke up at 3:30, laid in bed, and took a shower at the hostel. I was out the door at 6:00 and walked to my car. I made the drive towards the airport as early as I could to beat morning ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 23 Nov 2016 | Views [131]
I woke up well rested and enjoyed coffee with Alison and David. Alison left shortly after for Auckland and I began to organize and pack everything up that had been scattered about in my car. It was a long process but somehow I made it all work. It was ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 22 Nov 2016 | Views [192]
I didn't sleep very good in the bunks last night but still managed to roll out by 7:30. I packed everything up and was on my way. It was sunny and warm way up there but the wind was still very brisk until I got down into the shelter of the trees. I made ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 21 Nov 2016 | Views [230]
I made my way to the city center, drove across the Whanganui River, and found the beginning of the path to the tower, elevator, and the tunnel attractions. I began at about sea level and took many flights of concrete steps up the hill, known as Durie ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 20 Nov 2016 | Views [208]
I left the holiday park and went into downtown Napier on yet another beautiful sunny day. I stopped at a Sunday morning market where locals were selling fruits, vegetables and goods. I bought a carton of fresh strawberries and left to go find a wifi ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 19 Nov 2016 | Views [379]
I couldn't get back to sleep after waking up at 3am so I got a nice, early start on a beautiful, sunny day. I drove into the city center in search of the visitors center and Art Deco. I found both. The Art Deco is all over the city but it's mostly downtown.... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 18 Nov 2016 | Views [168]
I had a decent night sleeping in my car again. I left the campground, passed a few big waterfalls, and continued on the gravel road for about 20k's until I got to the visitors center. The guy at the center told me about a few places to check out. I first ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 17 Nov 2016 | Views [160]
I left the Omori campsite around 10 and headed for the river. It was storming again in the morning but cleared up once I got my waders on and headed down. I fished for a bit, and again, nothing. My single day license expired at 1 so shortly after, I ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 16 Nov 2016 | Views [247]
I took a shower and made breakfast at the park. I made my way to the fishing shop and purchased nymphs, indicators, and fly line. Andrew let me hire boots, waders, and a rod for free and I headed down to the river. The water level had definitely gone ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 15 Nov 2016 | Views [240]
I'm glad I put the tarp over my tent last night because it sure rained hard. I got up and made breakfast and talked to Marcel and Vivian again. Them and another couple were worried about me in the rain last night but I was fine. I packed up and headed ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 14 Nov 2016 | Views [325]
I woke up to texts and chats from friends asking if I was okay. I had no idea what was going on so I pulled up Facebook and the news. An 7.5 earthquake had occurred on the southern island in Canterbury around midnight. I had fallen asleep before then ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 14 Nov 2016 | Photo Gallery
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