Destination: New Zealand

Gallery: Rubgy France-NZ - June 2007

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 | By biquette | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Kapiti coast - winter 2006

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 | By biquette | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Eastbourne - February 2006

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 | By biquette | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Red Rocks

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 | By biquette | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Matiu Somes Island

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 | By biquette | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Napier - November 2006

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 | By biquette | Photo Gallery

Gallery: Nelson

Sat, 8 Sep 2007 | By biquette | Photo Gallery

Moving Day

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 | By dsaltsman | Views [466]

Christchurch has been amazing so far.  The city is fantastic, the food and drinks are quality, and the weather is perfect.  In a couple hours I get to move into my new flat, which is fantastic.  It is very modern and close to the CBD.  As a bonus, my ... Read more >

Tags: Budgets & money

On the road to Auckland - Wellington

Fri, 7 Sep 2007 | By dirosa | Views [582]

What a contrast the north island is to the south? Wellington the capital of NZ is a thriving cosmopolitan little town and compared to the south island there's people, lots of people! Having been in the south island for what seemed to be an eternity.... Read more >

Gallery: Auntys Home

Thu, 6 Sep 2007 | By jenn24 | Photo Gallery

L and P

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 | By dsaltsman | Views [541] | Comments [2]

So my flatmates Alice and Shellee have become my unofficial tour guides to New Zealand.  Last night Alice introduced me to L and P as well as real fish and chips.  I was quite impressed with both.  The L and P is strangely addicting for a soda.  Shellee ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

A good reason to leave.

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 | By wayne | Views [493]

Look at this weather. It's suppose to spring! It's cold, raining and the sky is grey.  I'm so looking forward to the tropics.

Tags: The Planning Phase

Preparing to go.

Wed, 5 Sep 2007 | By wayne | Views [437] | Comments [1]

Getting packed and deciding what to take and what to leave behind. Heading for Sydney, Australia on the first leg of the journey on 16 September. Yesterday I got a phone call from Tony Bidois, a good friend from Tauranga. He's moving to Perth in a month ... Read more >

Tags: The Planning Phase

Christchurch!

Mon, 3 Sep 2007 | By dsaltsman | Views [597]

I made it! I just checked into the YMCA here in Christchurch. It feels so good to finally be here. The plane ride from LAX to Auckland rocked. I watched Oceans 13, Blades of Glory, and Fantastic Four. For a 12 hour flight it went by in a flash.... Read more >

Tags: Airports

Magical Winter Wonderland!

Sun, 2 Sep 2007 | By dirosa | Views [469]

In this land full of Rainbows, I am beginning to believe in Fairies, Orks, Elf's and everything magical. As Jonny and I drive around the South Island we are amazed at the dramatic landscape. We have seen waterfalls, valleys, glaciers, fiords, ... Read more >