AUSTRALIA | Friday, 13 Aug 2010 | Views [277]
13 August - Yes, Friday the 13th I made it out of Sydney and up to the Blue Mountains, despite a late start because of a lot of wine while talking with a few Irish the night before. Worst case, it was going to be a nice train ride and a peaceful day ... Read more >
AUSTRALIA | Wednesday, 11 Aug 2010 | Views [217]
Headed out on the town last night. Apparently, Tuesday is a party night in Kings Cross. Today was a touristy day. Bondi beach, the East Coast walk, Botanical Gardens, a ferry ride, Sydney Opera house, walked over the Harbour bridge, strolled through ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 5 Aug 2010 | Views [332] | Comments [2]
Today I ponyed up and bought a bus ticket. I only have five days left on NZ and still want to see so much more. Hitch hiking has worked so well, but now I just want to go too far a distance in too little a time to rely on my thumb in the air (a sign ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 3 Aug 2010 | Views [470]
The big draw for this New Zealand trip was getting outdoors and exploring their great tracks and hut system. Unfortunately, trying to see both North and South islands in 3 weeks, without your own transportation, that is a bit difficult. But finally, ... Read more >
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NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 30 Jul 2010 | Views [267]
I have had an interesting journey thus far. From Auckland to Rotorua; I consoled a trucker who just lost his job and was making his last delivery and I feed a baby milk out of its bottle while I rode with a family. In Rotorua I soaked in some thermal ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 21 Jul 2010 | Views [252]
I was so engulfed in my travel journal and guidebook this morning that I was surprized when the planes wheels had touched down. I made it off the North American continent. Now what? I managed to make it through customs, withdraw some New Zealand Dollars ... Read more >
USA | Monday, 19 Jul 2010 | Views [265]
19 July - 8:30am. I am still on American soil, trying to arrange all the final pieces together. I think I am ready. I hope I am ready. Regardless, if I am or not, I will have to be ready. I just said my goodbyes to my 'roommates' as they all took off ... Read more >
