Destination: New Zealand

Pondering

Fri, 13 Sep 2013 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [511]

I was right to be concerned when I saw the driver sitting ready to leave when we arrived with a bare 5 minutes to spare to catch my bus to Auckland. He rudely told a woman she should 'go and sit down because I am leaving' as I entered the bus, she just ... Read more >

Photos: Cape Reinga

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 | By taylortreks | Photo Gallery

Cape Reinga

Tue, 10 Sep 2013 | By taylortreks | Views [280]

Our next trip took us to the tippy-top of New Zealand, Cape Reinga. It isn't the most northern point of New Zealand, but it's the one open to civilians. The actual northern tip belongs to the science-y types and off limits to the rest of us. Besides, ... Read more >

Photos: Waipoua Forest

Mon, 9 Sep 2013 | By taylortreks | Photo Gallery

Waipoua Forest

Mon, 9 Sep 2013 | By taylortreks | Views [421]

Yeah, I know, I know. I'm not doing very well keeping this blog updated. It's at this point I should just quit promising to do better. There just may not be a "better" in me! It takes hours to go through a bazillion photos, choose the ones to go in the ... Read more >

Photos: Muriwai Beach Trip

Sun, 8 Sep 2013 | By taylortreks | Photo Gallery

Muriwai Beach Trip

Sun, 8 Sep 2013 | By taylortreks | Views [319]

We've gotten somewhat settled. It's amazing how long it takes to get the fridge and pantry stocked, our body clocks in the same time zones as our bodies and not have to think *really* hard about which side of the road on which to drive. Our first ... Read more >

Silk Off Road Central Asia. Completed.

Wed, 28 Aug 2013 | By uncommoncheros | Views [646]

Back. 15 days riding, over 4,500ks traveled. New landscapes, new challenges and new experiences every day…..10ks of tunnels, 600k along the Afghan border, an unbelievable 6,500ft climb and subsequent drop over a mountain range in Kyrgyzstan, views ... Read more >

so are we actually going to see any hobbits?

Wed, 28 Aug 2013 | By dunkyandbambini | Views [375]

We're a week into our new zealand tour so I thought it was time for a new post. We finished australia with a few days in byron bay which is basically a hippy town where everyone's either stoned or surfing. Didn't spot any hot surfer guys though :( #letdown.... Read more >

Tags: hobbits glaciers supermarkets granny

Dependance

Mon, 26 Aug 2013 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [653]

I went to work for 2 hours for the first time last Friday and then on Monday I went for 3 hours. I am standing up fairly straight though my stomach is tight. It's my back that can't take the sitting or using my arms at desk height for too long. Last ... Read more >

Photos: The Land of the Long White Cloud

Sun, 25 Aug 2013 | By lhartjen | Photo Gallery

Photos: Fan Mountains

Sun, 18 Aug 2013 | By uncommoncheros | Photo Gallery

Remodelling

Sun, 18 Aug 2013 | By nomad_kiwis | Views [650]

Wow life can sure throw you some curves can't it! Around the 22nd of July I received a call from the Waikato Hospital Board, a man called Dean who is the 'waiting for reconstructive surgery' man, do I want to go ahead with having tram flap breast reconstruction? ... Read more >

When Next in Auckland

Sat, 10 Aug 2013 | By lhartjen | Views [440]

Tonight the stars are out, the moon illuminates my keys and there's a sweet Summer breeze at my back. Yes, I've returned home, and I'm no longer sure where home is.   That I miss New Zealand is an understatement. This means that I will ... Read more >

Tags: #art, #auckland, #bungee, #ecotourism, #recycling, #sailing, #swimming, #wildlife

Kazakhstan - Day 1

Thu, 8 Aug 2013 | By uncommoncheros | Views [460]

Well, arrived into Almaty 3am after a short 4 hour flight from Istanbull. With a quick shower at hotel and bags re-packed with are no off to pick up bikes. 6am start with 600ks in front of us.....