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Tue, 19 Feb 2008 | By elawlor | Views [1611] | Comments [2]
I just spent a lovely 4 days with the MacGregor family, a homeschooling family of 9. The two older girls are married with children. Still at home are Caleb (14), Liam (12), Tilly (7) and the newly adopted Massive (6) and Sincere (4). They live in a beautiful ... Read more >
Tags: Work
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 | By xocolata | Views [2074]
so, here i am again. outside it's grey, stormy and raining. fits my mood totally. still don't have a room. today i'll look at two (fixed) maybe i can phone up some more. yesterday i was at a very cool house, the flatmates would be 2 20 year old kiwi-... Read more >
Tags: lost!
Tue, 19 Feb 2008 | By elawlor | Photo Gallery
Farm #5
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Mon, 18 Feb 2008 | By monica_gill | Views [531] | Comments [3]
Wow, it's my last night in New Zealand. I can hardly believe that this trip is nearly over. I don't have long to write, but I'll try to post some pictures when I get a chance (if not in Sydney, when I return to the states!) It has been a wonderful ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
Mon, 18 Feb 2008 | By xocolata | Views [594]
i just finished creating my timetable, later i'll have to go to university to get it approved by a paper counsellor. hope it'll work out just fine. i'm still at the hostel (a very cool one, btw) and jenny is, too. we got into the same one just as everybody ... Read more >
Tags: life, planning phase
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 | By johannhermann | Views [820] | Comments [1]
(BB) Dass es der Johann und ich jetzt schon 6 Jahre miteinander aushalten, haben wir zum Anlass genommen, Fallschirmspringen zu gehen. Wenn die Beziehung schon keinen Nervenkitzel mehr hergibt... Taupo liegt im Herzen der Nordinsel und ist das Skydive-... Read more >
Tags: Adrenaline
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 | By walkamile | Views [500]
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
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 | By tomfremlin | Views [507]
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
Sun, 17 Feb 2008 | By annamar810 | Views [801]
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
Sat, 16 Feb 2008 | By thecobb | Views [1724] | 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
Fri, 15 Feb 2008 | By florida_family | Views [873]
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
Wed, 13 Feb 2008 | By elawlor | Views [919] | 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
Tue, 12 Feb 2008 | By elawlor | Photo Gallery
$50 free corn
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Tue, 12 Feb 2008 | By elawlor | Photo Gallery
Farm #4
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Tue, 12 Feb 2008 | By elawlor | Views [740]
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
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