Destination: New Zealand

Stormy Seas and a Friday 13th departure.

Thu, 12 Jul 2007 | By anna | Views [1159] | Comments [4]

The end is in sight, we leave New Zealand tomorrow morning at 10am, customs booked for 9am. Today is a busy day of stowing away provisions, cleaning the boat, filling up with fuel and water, returning the car, fixing final things on deck and just generally ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road

Puhoi

Sun, 8 Jul 2007 | By karen-and-erik | Views [528]

An interesting place. In 1863, the first settlers from Bohemia arrived. They came from a city like Praha, much like what parts of it looks like today - to Aucland, which was a shack-rubble-place. And they were then sent upstream in maoricanoes to live ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

A Birthday in Rotorua

Sun, 8 Jul 2007 | By pimpanelli | Views [521]

Florian and I decided to spend a couple of days in Rotorua during these holidays from school. Another excuse was that I didn’t want to spend my birthday in this smelly house in Auckland (more to come about that soon!). We left the house at about 8am and ... Read more >

Tags: Sightseeing

Maori in the city.

Sat, 7 Jul 2007 | By karen-and-erik | Views [529]

Meinita took us to the gathering "Maori in the city". It's not for tourists really, and it was an interesting study of maori life today. Hardly a european face. Lots of families and small children. Lots of different stands. Quite a few kids ... Read more >

Tags: Culture

Gallery: New Zealand

Sat, 7 Jul 2007 | By andyandsam | Photo Gallery

Auckland zoo

Fri, 6 Jul 2007 | By karen-and-erik | Views [493]

"We're going to the zoo, zoo, zoo - what about you, you, you?" We had a nice day, even though it did rain a bit. One spell of rain gave us the lovely experience of a leopard seeking shelter right in front of us and some delighted children (although ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Still in Auckland

Thu, 5 Jul 2007 | By lineh | Views [773] | Comments [1]

Heya..! We are still in Auckland with Tina and Matt. Tonight we are going out for a nice Mongolian dinner and tommorrow we head for Hong Kong!!:)NI HAUUU! We haven't really been outside the city since we arrived. It has been pure relaxation, just hanging ... Read more >

Tags: Relaxation

Time to go....

Wed, 4 Jul 2007 | By whiteelephant | Views [543]

You know how it goes, you talk about doing that amazing round-the-world trip your whole life, but never manage to actually get up and do it. Well after six years working at the same place, buying a nice flat and getting just a bit too comfortable (to ... Read more >

Tags: Work

Franz Joseph to Here

Wed, 4 Jul 2007 | By michael_chan | Views [903] | Comments [2]

Kia Ora all, sweet as, etc, hope things are well with thee. This will probably be the final entry for the blog for New Zealand as I am due to leave these shores for Melbourne, Oz in a few days. In fact I should have been there already but I have already ... Read more >

Tags: Philosophy of travel

Rangitoto island

Wed, 4 Jul 2007 | By karen-and-erik | Views [474]

You might not know that, but I went to Rangitoto college 1965-68. So an offer to join a group of teachers to climb the volcano, was not put down. A lovely day, a lot of fun and a stunning view - and a dramatic downpour to finish off. Pictures in the gallery.... Read more >

Tags: Adventures

Gallery: NEW ZEALAND!

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 | By lineh | Photo Gallery

In Auckland with Tina and Matt!

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 | By lineh | Views [732]

Hey folks! Here are all the pictures from NZ so far! There are loads;O). We are with Matt and Tina in Auckland now. The next article will follow later! Kys kys

Tags: On the Road

Auckland, New Zealand.

Sat, 30 Jun 2007 | By karen-and-erik | Views [452] | Comments [2]

A big friendly bearhug, and welcome to New Zealand - and we're here! It's quite cold, but clear. The city Auckland stretches out over the landscape. Mostly one-story houses. Jack (the friendly bearhugger) said that Auckland has a population of 1. million, ... Read more >

Tags: People

Gallery: Home

Fri, 29 Jun 2007 | By gendo | Photo Gallery

Playing the waiting game...

Thu, 28 Jun 2007 | By anna | Views [1399] | Comments [2]

Unfortunately the weather gods have chosen not to smile on us yet. Our weather agent, known here as Santa Clause, has advised us that two thumping great lows are crossing the Tasman at the moment and now would be a very bad time to go. He literally wrote ... Read more >

Tags: On the Road