Trip: New Zealand
There are [68] stories from my trip: New Zealand
USA | Wednesday, 20 May 2009 | Views [626]
Or maybe I should say; the end of one road and the start of many new ones. The end because my two months of traveling is now over. I can honestly say that I have had the time of my life, as cliche as that may be, but it's very very true. I'm so glad ... Read more >
USA | Monday, 18 May 2009 | Views [458] | Comments [1]
Probably the longest I've waited between entries since I've been away but for good reason; I hadn't done... anything really, until today. The past few days I just spend wandering around Santa Monica, where I'm staying, and yesterday I checked out Venice ... Read more >
USA | Thursday, 14 May 2009 | Photo Gallery
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USA | Thursday, 14 May 2009 | Views [540] | Comments [2]
Last night I discovered the only supermarket close enough to walk to from my hostel happens to be Whole Foods; selling only the finest expensive organic products. They actually arn't that pricey, I compared when I was in another supermarket today, but ... Read more >
USA | Wednesday, 13 May 2009 | Views [572]
My time in New Zealand finaly came to an end. I had my last flat white at the airport before checking in, waiting waaay to long for my flight to be ready and then got on the plane. The flight was pretty ok. Plenty of movies to choose from, I went for ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 11 May 2009 | Views [533] | Comments [1]
Today was my last full day in New Zealand. I never thought that 8 weeks could fly by so fast, but they have. I'll not sum up my time in New Zealand quite yet, I'll save that until after LA when I make my last entry, but it has been just absolutely amazing.... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 11 May 2009 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 10 May 2009 | Views [714]
Yesterday I finaly got to have a bit of a long lie. I really didnt want to get out of my warm bed into the absolute freezing cold of my room but I thought I had better give my mum and Ashley a call. I had a catch up, got myself ready and then Paul took ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 8 May 2009 | Views [692]
I set out to the south west, down into the norhern part of The Catlins and towards a waterfall called Purakaunui Falls. I had been having a read through some books about the area the night before and it sounded, and from the pictures looked, pretty impressive.... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 8 May 2009 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 8 May 2009 | Views [585]
The region of NZ where Paul lives is called The Catlins. It's in the south east corner and is home to lots of beaches, waterfalls and birds it would seem. While I'm here and I have access to the car, I figured it makes sense to drive around and check ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 7 May 2009 | Views [795]
Unfortunately my last day in Christchurch was fairly uneventful due to the rain. I had forgotten what rain was up in the north island but this isn't quite the case down south. I still managed to get myself out for a bit of breakfast in a cafe however ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 5 May 2009 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 5 May 2009 | Views [774]
I decided to spend my last day in Queenstown just walking around and taking in the scenery. I took a walk along the lake front and around the park. It was a really nice clear, crisp, typical Autumns day so everything looked amazing. I then had possibly ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 2 May 2009 | Views [641]
Last night I did indeed end up going to the ice bar - Minus 5. It was quite different from what I expected. We were give a huge coat and stuff to keep us warm and the group, about 8 of us, were taken across to the bar by the guy who was to be our bartender ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 1 May 2009 | Views [1179] | Comments [6] | Video
I dragged myself out of bed (how many of my entries start with me getting out of bed early; too many...) and down to the canyon swing base in Queenstown. Here I filled in some forms and then was made to watch a DVD of loads of people doing the swing ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 30 Apr 2009 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 30 Apr 2009 | Views [964] | Comments [1]
I made it a nice early half 6 start this morning so that I could have a good breakfast, get ready in plent of time and be set for my long day exploring Milford Sounds. I was picked up by my bus at 8 and we set off on our way. We drove out of Queenstown ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 29 Apr 2009 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 29 Apr 2009 | Views [996] | Comments [1]
This morning I got up and I felt very very nervous. This afternoon at I would be doing my bungy jump. I had some breakfast to try and settle my stomach and gave my mum a call to tell her that I'd had a nice life and that I loved her. I got myself ready ... Read more >
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