Destination: New Zealand

Gallery: New Zealand, Christchurch to Queenstown.

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 | By em-and-andy | Photo Gallery

New Zealand, Christchurch to Queenstown.

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 | By em-and-andy | Views [1554] | Comments [4]

Well we have made it to New Zealand, first stop is Christchurch for a couple of days. First impression is that it’s a nice city, but we were so busy sorting ‘stuff’ out that we are planning to return to see the whole thing.   The trip from Christchurch ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Christchurch

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Views [534] | Comments [1]

Overcast and raining most of our stay here, but we still enjoyed the city - very relaxed and 'un-busy'.  Saw a real live Kiwi; went for a tram ride (it's a Tram MJ, not a bus!); we were 'punted' up and down the Avon river and saw lots of little ducklings;... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: Christchurch

Fri, 21 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Photo Gallery

Employment!

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 | By dsaltsman | Views [511] | Comments [1]

So I met with the Millenium Christchurch yesterday and got all the paperwork sorted.  I start work on Monday and will be making 12/hour to start.  After 3 months I'll have a review and the payrate will increase by some amount.  That is the least of my ... Read more >

Tags: Budgets & money

Gallery: Allo Allo

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 | By belinda_hoby | Photo Gallery

South Island Arrival

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Views [480] | Comments [2]

Arrived safe and relaxed after the boat crossing and train journey.  Overcast most of the way, so only glimpses of the spectacular scenery. Drizzling in Christchurch today, but we still hope to get around and see a bit of the local stuff. Hi Eden &... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Long Awaited Update!!

Wed, 19 Sep 2007 | By belinda_hoby | Views [435]

Buenas Dias anybody who still has faith in my blog which so far has been non existent! Have to apologise for that, have actually found it a bit tricky to manage and format so have been going by group emails/facebook/passed on bits of info for 3 months ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Gallery: Home in NZ

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 | By mattjarvis | Photo Gallery

Counting down

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 | By mattjarvis | Views [545] | Comments [6]

Ah with flights booked and all other issues sorted I now just have to wait until 1st of november when I fly out of auckland for Bangkok to start what maybe a long time overseas. I'll be in south east asia for 6 weeks before heading to south america - ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Farewell North Island

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Views [592] | Comments [2]

We leave the North Island tomorrow. Rotorua was a bit smelly but it was worth it. The Maroi village and Hungi was great we had chicken lamb and mussels. The cruise on Lake Taupo was a bit sad it was raining and foggy but we saw a bit of it the mountains ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Gallery: NorthLand

Mon, 17 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Photo Gallery

Ice ice baby

Sun, 16 Sep 2007 | By greenalligator | Views [1099] | Comments [2]

The second day of spring saw us venturing into the depths of the West Coast. Our friend Shannon was visiting, and my beautiful cousin Kylie was over on a quick trip to see her mum after being abroad for over 2 years, so what better reason to experience ... Read more >

Tags: Adrenaline

The 3rd and final leg to Christchurch NZ

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 | By em-and-andy | Views [574] | Comments [3]

Well, after Fiji sorry to say the third leg is boring to say the least.   A beautiful boat ride back to the main Island, grab a shower at the airport; yes even Fiji has a much better airport than LA.   Boarded a lovely plane which only had thirty ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Far Northland

Fri, 14 Sep 2007 | By simoz | Views [535] | Comments [3]

Dinner Cruise was great - only got lost once on the way there (but it was worth it - the scenery around some (unknown) harbour was g8 (how about that for trendy!).  Food on board was fabulous (prawns, mussels, and great lamd and fish.  Paihia was a pretty ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road