Destination: New Zealand

Holy S***

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 | By kristibetts | Views [455]

just got back from skydiving. it was... awsome to say the least everyone should try it at least once. i actually did more swearing (apparently i don't scream) the first time i went bungee jumping. first of all the plane you go in is pretty much the smallest ... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline

Mount Stormy

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 | By monica_gill | Views [619] | Comments [2]

Yesterday I had a first:  I drove on the left side of the road!  My friends let me drive their van to our hike.  It was fun.  I hit the windshield wipers instead of the blinker a couple of times, but otherwise I did okay.  Five of us hiked up Mount ... Read more >

Tags: Mountains

A viryy mirry Christmus

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 | By esther | Views [589] | Comments [7]

After nearly a week in NZ I now understand why people say it's a lot like Scotland. It's very beautiful with lots of lush green hills, the people are friendly and it rains all the bloody time. Really it's supposed to be summer here. You'd think they ... Read more >

Tags: The Great Outdoors

Gallery: North Island

Mon, 24 Dec 2007 | By esther | Photo Gallery

Merry Christmas

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 | By em-and-andy | Views [1156] | Comments [6]

We would just like to say to everyone who is looking at our trip, have a VERY Merry Christmas and a HAPPY New Year to you all. Thanks for watching Em & Andy

Tags: Family

about to leave

Sun, 23 Dec 2007 | By elawlor | Views [730] | Comments [3]

A week from now, I will be in the air on my way to Auckland, where I will begin my adventure. I have a layover in Fiji, which is very fitting since Lisa and I coined the motto: Fiji 2007. We had decided to meet in Fiji sometime in 2007. I'll be there ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Milford Track

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 | By stokeze | Views [1338]

Hello hello, So, the Milford Track. AMAZING! I put some pictures up, but they really don't show anything. You couldn't ever hop to capture the beauty of the place in a camera. . . It was the most amazing thing I have ever done in my life. I can't ... Read more >

Tags: The Whole Adventure

Gallery: Milford Track

Sat, 22 Dec 2007 | By stokeze | Photo Gallery

Fiordland, Mount Cook and Kaikoura

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 | By beckandphil | Views [929]

Doubtful Sound Cruise After the 3 day Routeburn track we were expected every muscle in our body to ache so we'd given ourselves 3 days to recover before we began the Kepler Track. We originally intended to go to Milford Sound during this time but ... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: NZ South Island (the rest of...)

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 | By beckandphil | Photo Gallery

Still in Karamea, but scheming!

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 | By monica_gill | Views [618] | Comments [1]

I'm sorry it's been a while since my last update.  I have mostly been drinking in the slow pace of life around here and doing a good deal of reading and eating.  My new favorite snack is toast with Nutella.  I have been eating so much of it, soon my ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Gallery: Karamea outings

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 | By monica_gill | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Christchurch Area

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 | By all_powered_up | Photo Gallery

Swimming with dolphins

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 | By celinexiaolin | Views [1098]

If ever I felt that I have been blessed, it was when a dolphin checked me out. In Kaikura, on New Zealand’s South Island, you can swim with dolphins. On their terms, providing them with entertainment and not the other way around. They are curious, graceful ... Read more >

Merry Christmas people!

Wed, 19 Dec 2007 | By paul_byrom | Views [878] | Comments [1]

Being on the other side of the world makes it a little tricky to contact everyone individually, so I thought I'd wish you all a Merry Christmas and hope that everyone has a happy new year. It's a pretty odd time for us, and we'll be missing all you ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase