NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 28 Apr 2009 | Views [553] | Comments [2]
This morning, after a quick phonecall to catch up with Ashley, I got back onto my beloved Kiwi Experience bus. Today we were headed to Queenstown, "adventure capital" and the furthest south that the bus would be taking me. Thankfully the weather ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 27 Apr 2009 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 27 Apr 2009 | Views [572] | Comments [1]
Still gutted about missing out on the glacier, I woke this morning to the sound of pouring rain. It still hadn't stopped. In the night I was woken by the whole room flashing with light followed by the loudest thunder I've ever heard. Then the rain chucked ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 26 Apr 2009 | Views [331] | Comments [1]
I was absolutely devistated today. We headed down to the glacier center, got kitted out with all our waterproof gear and boots and gloves, cramed onto the bus, journeyed to the bottom of the glacier, and then we were told that a group that had went ahead ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 25 Apr 2009 | Views [490]
We headed off from Wesport after a fairly long lie. We were continuing our way down the "wild west coast", known for its bad weather and rough seas. The whole bus journey more or less was along the coastline, with amazing views of the sea to ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 24 Apr 2009 | Views [337]
I've struggled to get on the internet latley, hence the lack of entries. Ill try and upload some photos but it might have to wait untill I get access to a better computer. I have some good pictures though. I decided that I would spend my last day in ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 20 Apr 2009 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 20 Apr 2009 | Views [610] | Comments [2]
I havn't had the chance to make an entry recently, hence the shortage, but I've been a busy boy. Last time I posted one I was staying in a hostel called The Bug, which was awesome and I would have been happy to spend the rest of my time in Nelson staying ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Saturday, 18 Apr 2009 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 17 Apr 2009 | Views [416] | Comments [1]
Today I spent the last of my time in Motueka. I was sad to leave the little hostel there that I liked so much but it was about time I got back into some adventure and exciting stuff, as nice a time I had relaxing. I bused back in to Nelson today and ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 16 Apr 2009 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 16 Apr 2009 | Views [346]
Oh how I love to change my plans. After discussions with my mum, we both decided that if I was to work for 3 weeks, after paying money to change my flights and for food and accommodation, it wasn't really going to be worth it for the ammount of spending ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 14 Apr 2009 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 14 Apr 2009 | Views [437] | Comments [2]
So now I am on the south island; the best part of New Zealand according to many. What little I've seen so far has been really nice so I look forward to seeing the rest. After my all night session at an internet cafe in Wellington, yesterday morningi ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Sunday, 12 Apr 2009 | Views [497]
Time passes so quick, I've been away from home 1 month now and it has flown by so fast. I dont know about everyone at home but for me it doesn't feel like a month atall. Today and yesterday I explored Wellington a little bit more. Yesterday I managed ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 10 Apr 2009 | Views [474]
I had already decided that I was getting up nice and early this morning so that I could make the most of my full day in Wellington. After I had some breakfast and made myself a wee cheese salad for packed lunch, I set about finding the national museum;... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Friday, 10 Apr 2009 | Photo Gallery
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NEW ZEALAND | Thursday, 9 Apr 2009 | Views [492]
Today was my last day at the lodge in River Valley, which made me kind of sad. I was just getting settled in and getting to know the people there. My time at the lodge was awesome though, the people were so so nice, the food was awesome and the lodge ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 7 Apr 2009 | Views [316]
Yet another change of plans. When I came down to reception at the lodge this morning to ask about my job the people who were working knew nothing about it. I was then told that there was no work for me so I didnt have a job. I was then told that the ... Read more >
NEW ZEALAND | Monday, 6 Apr 2009 | Views [495]
I was woken up 20 minutes before my bus left in the morning, by Ivan the Irishman who I was sharing my dorm with. If it hadn't been for him I would have missed my bus for sure. I was very very hungover. With no time to wash I stuffed everything into ... Read more >
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