Destination: New Zealand

Ain't no sunshine

Tue, 19 May 2009 | By dianasaurus | Views [676]

Greetings from Taupo!  I'm writing a bit earlier today (5 p.m. here Tuesday ~ midnight over there?) because it is rainy and unfortunately Casper was right - this place is pretty boring if the weather is bad.  It was a mostly sunny day when I woke up ... Read more >

New Zealand

Mon, 18 May 2009 | By evaamy | Views [423] | Comments [2]

I don't know how to describe this stunning country. As I have been driving around the South Island, I just want to stop and take pictures everywhere. The scenery is so amazing and variable. Sometimes it changes so drastically just as you turn round ... Read more >

Gallery: NZ Misc

Mon, 18 May 2009 | By dianasaurus | Photo Gallery

New Zealand North Island - Part 2

Mon, 18 May 2009 | By harrisg | Views [437]

Our penultimate stop in the campervan was Rotorua. A popular tourist spot, the town is, quite literally, a hotbed of geo-thermal activity. Clouds of steam billow from drains in the road and over people's garden fences and there is a lingering small of ... Read more >

Somewhere there's a gum boot floating around New Zealand

Mon, 18 May 2009 | By dianasaurus | Views [1303] | Comments [4]

Last night in Auckland around 11 p.m. (6 a.m. Houston) on a Monday. I was hoping to get up on the SkyTower tonight to get some good pics of the city at night, but it's been quite rainy all day and visibility would not be good. But unpredictable weather ... Read more >

That's how I roll

Sun, 17 May 2009 | By dianasaurus | Views [570] | Comments [1]

End of my first full day in Auckland - around 10 p.m. Sunday night (5 a.m. Houston). Today was a more relaxed day, walking around central Auckland and hanging out with Bo Bo from NZ study abroad circa 2004 for a few hours. (Thanks for the coffee!) ... Read more >

New Zealand North Island - Part 1

Sat, 16 May 2009 | By harrisg | Views [448]

We drove our campervan onto the ferry from Picton to Wellington bright and early. It took a few hours to cross the picturesque Malborough Sounds and then we were in the capital city of New Zealand. A city that's not much bigger than Brighton, it didn't ... Read more >

New Zealand South Island - Part 3

Sat, 16 May 2009 | By harrisg | Views [405]

Abel Tasman National Park, at the tip of the South Island, is like a tropical island. You can only reach the outer limits by car and the rest has to be navigated on foot or by water taxi. It comprises of a series of gorgeous sandy beaches with calm, ... Read more >

One down, two to go

Sat, 16 May 2009 | By dianasaurus | Views [591] | Comments [1]

Kia ora! I made it back to New Zealand today. Now I am in Auckland and it's 10 p.m. on Saturday night (5 a.m. Houston time). I have 2 weeks of vacation left. Today was mostly hanging out at the airport or on the plane. Six separate flights in ... Read more >

Photos, More Photos, and then a few more Photos!

Wed, 13 May 2009 | By smelix | Views [1001] | Video

I cant be dealing with putting all of my photos on here and on facebook, and i promised other people they would go up on facebook, so now that ive finally gotten around to putting some pictures online im going to use this entry to keep links to all ... Read more >

Fin des oignons / Pukekohe belongs to the past .

Mon, 11 May 2009 | By dkky | Views [919]

Les oignons,   les compagnons de voyage du début, la belle et apaisante demeure de Buckland Road… Le beau temps aussi ; C’est à tout cela que je dois dire au revoir, voire Adieu. Les 9 semaines horribles, toutefois enrichissante de triage des oignons ;... Read more >

Mazda, my little GOLD onion CAR

Mon, 11 May 2009 | By dkky | Views [715]

Mazda ou Comment acheter sa 1 ère voiture au petit bonheur la chance ! Je me suis résolut à acheter un véhicule parce qu’ici bas si t’as pas de voiture eh bien t’es mort. Garry , notre employeur passe devant un loueur dans la ... Read more >

The End Draws Near

Mon, 11 May 2009 | By obonini | Views [539] | 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 >

Gallery: Piha

Mon, 11 May 2009 | By obonini | Photo Gallery

Christchurch to Auckland

Mon, 11 May 2009 | By treezy | Views [421]

So I'm on the road! After an incredible last day at work (think balloons, streamers,ponchos and a surprise lunch with every staff member making a dish inspired by South America), I had a traditional Fish n Chip meal with part of my tribe and flew ... Read more >