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Tue, 22 Nov 2016 | By joyaroundtheworld | Views [195]
I didn't sleep very good in the bunks last night but still managed to roll out by 7:30. I packed everything up and was on my way. It was sunny and warm way up there but the wind was still very brisk until I got down into the shelter of the trees. I made ... Read more >
Mon, 21 Nov 2016 | By joyaroundtheworld | Views [231]
I made my way to the city center, drove across the Whanganui River, and found the beginning of the path to the tower, elevator, and the tunnel attractions. I began at about sea level and took many flights of concrete steps up the hill, known as Durie ... Read more >
Sun, 20 Nov 2016 | By joyaroundtheworld | Views [209]
I left the holiday park and went into downtown Napier on yet another beautiful sunny day. I stopped at a Sunday morning market where locals were selling fruits, vegetables and goods. I bought a carton of fresh strawberries and left to go find a wifi ... Read more >
Sat, 19 Nov 2016 | By joyaroundtheworld | Views [380]
I couldn't get back to sleep after waking up at 3am so I got a nice, early start on a beautiful, sunny day. I drove into the city center in search of the visitors center and Art Deco. I found both. The Art Deco is all over the city but it's mostly downtown.... Read more >
Fri, 18 Nov 2016 | By joyaroundtheworld | Views [168]
I had a decent night sleeping in my car again. I left the campground, passed a few big waterfalls, and continued on the gravel road for about 20k's until I got to the visitors center. The guy at the center told me about a few places to check out. I first ... Read more >
Thu, 17 Nov 2016 | By joyaroundtheworld | Views [162]
I left the Omori campsite around 10 and headed for the river. It was storming again in the morning but cleared up once I got my waders on and headed down. I fished for a bit, and again, nothing. My single day license expired at 1 so shortly after, I ... Read more >
Wed, 16 Nov 2016 | By joyaroundtheworld | Views [247]
I took a shower and made breakfast at the park. I made my way to the fishing shop and purchased nymphs, indicators, and fly line. Andrew let me hire boots, waders, and a rod for free and I headed down to the river. The water level had definitely gone ... Read more >
Tue, 15 Nov 2016 | By joyaroundtheworld | Views [240]
I'm glad I put the tarp over my tent last night because it sure rained hard. I got up and made breakfast and talked to Marcel and Vivian again. Them and another couple were worried about me in the rain last night but I was fine. I packed up and headed ... Read more >
Mon, 14 Nov 2016 | By joyaroundtheworld | Views [325]
I woke up to texts and chats from friends asking if I was okay. I had no idea what was going on so I pulled up Facebook and the news. An 7.5 earthquake had occurred on the southern island in Canterbury around midnight. I had fallen asleep before then ... Read more >
Sun, 13 Nov 2016 | By joyaroundtheworld | Views [229]
I woke up early in my car. I wanted to make sure I made it to the geyser at 10:15 because that's the time that they make it go off. I drove down to Wai-O-Tapu Thermal Wonderland and bought my ticket. I rushed over to the geyser to make it in time, and ... Read more >
Sat, 12 Nov 2016 | By joyaroundtheworld | Views [251]
I woke up to rain. I left the hostel and headed for the redwood forest. By mistake, but also because I was following my GPS, I went to the wrong place. I ended up at a cultural and geothermal center. I saw steam bellowing out of the shrubbery so I was ... Read more >
Fri, 11 Nov 2016 | By joyaroundtheworld | Views [269]
First thing I did today was head for the Hamilton Gardens since I heard good things about them. And those good things turned out to be true because this place was incredible. It had such a variety of gardens with art from different eras woven in, that ... Read more >
Thu, 10 Nov 2016 | By joyaroundtheworld | Views [175]
I left the holiday park and headed for the mall in the city center. The street leading into the mall had a few signs and they told you how many parking spaces were left on a digital counter. This mall complex was massive and I noticed each parking space ... Read more >
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