Destination: New Zealand

I Made It!

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 | By walkamile | Views [570]

Finally got here at Lincoln University safe & sound.  The plane trips were long but worth it!  Some of the vegetation here is unusual.  There are green plants everywhere!  It reminds me of the pacific northwest a bit.  Will post pictures soon.

Tags: On the Road

35 degrees south recording session and other adventures!

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 | By tomfremlin | Views [548]

Having achieved Cape Reinga the only possible direction was south, and on our way we dropped in to Ahipura, Kerikeri (to see Tony), Russell (again!) and Opononi (for a while home of the now deceased 'Opo the crazy dolphin' and, fortunately, a handy mechanic).... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Brenda's trails and tribulations

Sun, 17 Feb 2008 | By annamar810 | Views [854]

From Ahipara we crossed back to the Bay of Islands to Kerikeri, where we had arranged to spend weekend with one of Tom's old teachers. Was great being in a family environment again, though it did make me feel the most homesick since I've been here...... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

was that a Nazi?

Sat, 16 Feb 2008 | By thecobb | Views [1768] | Comments [1]

I had a unique day.  I hopped over to Napier with 3 of the other backpackers to take part in the Art Deco Weekend .  I got a few pictures of the old cars and buildings (and of the dress-up).  I felt like I might see a young Audrey Hepburn walking around.... Read more >

Tags: Party time

Parliament, the Maori marae and the Americans

Fri, 15 Feb 2008 | By florida_family | Views [911]

This week was devoted to orientation with the Fulbright fellows.  It was an interesting mix. First there were the four Axfords (my group) -who are public policy fellows, 2 in education, 1 in coastal management and me. Then there were 5 senior fellows ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

rotorua, OR: I would pay $50 any day for free corn

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 | By elawlor | Views [964] | Comments [1]

I am staying at Cactus Jack's hostel in Rotorua, tourist capitol of New Zealand. Also home to the most geothermal activity. Cactus Jack's is set up like an old western town with jail cells as rooms and a hot pool. I have made quite a few friends. They ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Rotorua

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 | By elawlor | Photo Gallery

Gallery: The Enchanted Would

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 | By elawlor | Photo Gallery

The Enchanted Would (Farm # 4)

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 | By elawlor | Views [780]

My fourth farm stay was too short (4 days) and pleasant. I left wishing that I could stay longer and hope to return, if I do return to the North Island after experiencing the beauty and thrills of the South Island. Before I arrived in New Zealand, I ... Read more >

Tags: Work

Raglan

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 | By monica_gill | Views [633] | Comments [2]

I've been road tripping in a rental car for several days now.  The freedom and flexibility is nice.  From Wellington, I drove north and walked the Tongariro Crossing, a one-day hike through volcanic mountains.  There were pretty pools and geothermal ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Hanging with celebrities in Kiwi land

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 | By entertainers | Views [1057] | Comments [2]

Boooohooooohooooo we were soo sad to leave South America... Landed in Auckland to be greeted by the grumpiest biaaaaatch on a complete powertrip telling us how suspicious we looked! And how South America was so known for its "alcohol...ehm, uhm ... Read more >

Tags: Misadventures

Gallery: New Zealand

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 | By entertainers | Photo Gallery

Kidnapped by Brazilians

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 | By thecobb | Views [2065] | Comments [1]

Well, I learned a lesson the other morning.  Don't force things to happen.  I tried to force an apple-picking job to happen even though it really isn't the season yet.  I ended up weeding pumpkins 20 kms away from Hastings!  Oh, and the pay-rate wasn't ... Read more >

Tags: I should have known better!

Cape Reinga

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 | By elawlor | Views [754]

I left Drumgor, my third farm stay, early on a monday morning. My host dropped me off at the trailhead (or should I say track-head) around lunchtime. We walked up some impressive sand dunes and watched as others went sand-boarding down the steep hills.... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: Whitianga to the Far North

Sun, 10 Feb 2008 | By annamar810 | Photo Gallery