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Mon, 19 Mar 2007 | By jakeandgenny | Views [4865] | Comments [4]
What, you ask, is this? Well, have no fear, for we are here to satisfy your naive curiousity... When far from their homes and unable to celebrate the traditional Spanish holiday of St. Patrick's day with family , the only thing left to do is drink ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Fri, 16 Mar 2007 | By egdoster | Views [483]
this feels odd to be writing so late at night (10:10 p.m.), b/c usually the internet places, in fact, everything in the entire town, closes down by 6 p.m., but here I am in Queenstown, tourist central, where even the internet places are open late, which ... Read more >
Tags: Mountains
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 | By egdoster | Views [466]
Have I mentioned how atrocious the sand flies are? worst season they've had since locals can remember. As bad as their bites itch (mostly around feet & ankles), we've determined we're glad they don't buzz like mosquitoes. It's normal for schools ... Read more >
Tags: Culture
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 | By egdoster | Views [528]
I can't let a deer walk by without shooting it. --Cat This is an outfit, right? --Doster, wearing gumboots, a tan sweatshirt w/ United States emblazoned in blue glory on it, & gray sweatpants, in order to go hunting How long are your legs? --... Read more >
Tags: Laughter
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 | By jakeandgenny | Views [2609] | Comments [6]
We've got Football (they call it Gridiron). We've got Baseball. We've got Hockey. They've got Football (we call it Soccer). They've got Rugby. They've got cricket (what is this??). Now, Gen and I were fortunate (read: spent the money) ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 | By jakeandgenny | Views [2646]
Can happiness be sold as a noodle dish? If you ask us, yes, yes it can be. In fact, it doesn't take much. Some peanuts. Some veges. Some chicken and Tofu. Voila, you've got Pad Thai. But, not just any Pad Thai will do. Hidden in the heart of ... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
Mon, 12 Mar 2007 | By egdoster | Views [602] | Comments [2]
man, I typed all of this out yesterday, & it all disappeared when my time ran out. bummer! so, here we go again. We've been doing a lot of stuff, here's a random assortment: I learned to do my very 1st official cartwheel, on the beach, the other ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Sat, 10 Mar 2007 | By garcia | Photo Gallery
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Fri, 9 Mar 2007 | By jakeandgenny | Views [1722] | Comments [3]
We quit the bus, cold turkey. After a grueling 9 hour ride from Queenstown to Christchurch, with less leg room than the back seat of a Miata, and staring down the barrel of two more ten hour rides, PLUS a ferry ride (which gives Jake night terrors), ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
Thu, 8 Mar 2007 | By vik | Views [789]
Hey everyone, Can you all believe its a week since my little leaving celebration at the world famous (well it will be by the time I've told everyone I meet going to NZ to pop in for a handle...!) Silverstream Hotel? I just love that place, from the jukebox, ... Read more >
Tags: Party time
Wed, 7 Mar 2007 | By egdoster | Views [552]
hmmm, what did I last write? as you travel, the days all blend together, b/c you see & do so much! currently, we're in Christchurch, after driving 4 hrs through the gorgeous, mountain-filled Arthur's Pass yesterday, from Greymouth/Pukaiki. we're ... Read more >
Tags: People
Mon, 5 Mar 2007 | By jakeandgenny | Views [1176] | Comments [1]
Just wanted to give a heads up to those keeping tabs on this blog: be sure to check out our pictures from New Zealand as we've just updated the database with about 200 pics! They're sort of mismatched, but you'll be able to recognize a few of the places ... Read more >
Tags: On the Road
Sun, 4 Mar 2007 | By vik | Views [553]
I'm trying to fill in time before I go to the airport, and got to thinking about life in NZ... When I first got here life was great, I got picked up from the airport, and tried (and mostly failed) to stay awake and make intelligent conversation with ... Read more >
Tags: The Great Outdoors
Sun, 4 Mar 2007 | By jakeandgenny | Views [13298] | Comments [9]
There's a clever little expression, birthed by L&P, a popular (and tasty) native NZ drink, that goes like this: "World Famous in New Zealand" Now, you and I both know that this expression makes no sense. But 'round these parts, it works.... Read more >
Tags: Food & eating
Sat, 3 Mar 2007 | By vik | Views [517]
So this is all slightly new to me and also slightly backwards, its my last day in New Zealand and my first post, go figure! I thought I'd tell you all about my adventures as I can remember them, so we'll start with my last days at the dairy farm... ... Read more >
Tags: The Great Outdoors
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