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Camera issues

Monday, 21 Jan 2008 | Views [474]

I was afraid of it from the start, but I think I'll have to buy a new camera for my sister.  I have done a bit of damage to the one she lent me for the trip.  Mostly cosmetic up to this point, but yesterday I got it a bit wet by accident.  I have pulled ... Read more >

Tags: I should have known better!


In the land of Mordor

Friday, 18 Jan 2008 | Views [1027]

I had a great two days with those guys. We ended up in Tongariro State Park . That is where most of the footage for Mordor (specifically Mt. Dhoom ) was taken for the LoTRs movies. I finally found a computer that could upload my pictures, so ... Read more >

Tags: Mountains


Gallery: Tongariro (Mordor)

Friday, 18 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery

From my hike past Mt. Dhoom
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Gallery: Waiheke

Friday, 18 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery

My time on de Island
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What a birthday present

Thursday, 17 Jan 2008 | Views [767]

I made it to the Coromandel.  When I got to Thames (said like the river in London), I wanted to head up north to a different part of the mountains than my bus was traveling to.  I asked the bus driver, and he told me to hitch-hike.  Now, I have heard ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road


Done with Waiheke

Tuesday, 15 Jan 2008 | Views [476]

I left the island today.  I only stayed on that first farm for 4 days.  I just felt the desire to more on.  Waiheke also has water shortage problems in the summer, so I wanted to leave and take a shower! My first WWOOF experience is what you would expect.... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors


Toxic Mussels

Thursday, 10 Jan 2008 | Views [1636]

Hello friends.  If you come to N.Zed, be careful about the shellfish .  I have felt horrible all day because of those mussels last night.  I took a hot bath to try and sweat it out.  I drank tons of juice and water to try and flush it out.  I slept ... Read more >

Tags: Food & eating


Gallery: First days in Auckland

Wednesday, 9 Jan 2008 | Photo Gallery

Some photos from about town
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