http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Carys/ Travel adventures in journals and photos from Carys en-us Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:59:56 BST Sat, 11 Oct 2008 02:59:56 BST Well the time has come to write the last ever entry for my blog. I must admit I'm feeling a little tired so don't expect it to be anything special. First of all I'd like to thank everyone for reading it and taking an interest in my travels. I hope I've made you all a little bit jealous at some point and hopefully will encourage some of you to do something similar. I for one have been bitten by t http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Christchurch/blog-299461.html Well on Wednesday we left Queenstown and went through to Dunedin which was first settled by Scots hence it's name. Most of the streets are named after Scottish places and streets and the city itself is modelled on that of Edinburgh. Here we only had one interest and that was of course Cadbury's world We arrived in Dunedin around half 1ish or so and after checking in and sorting ourselves o http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Dunedin/blog-298263.html I know it's been a while But I am still alive do not fear. Not had much time to get round to blogging as we're generally in each palce for a day or two get out and about and squeeze what we can in and so I've been a bit busy. But here's a quick update. Last time I wrote we were in Taupo which was a long long time ago From there we headed down to Wellington I think which took forever on th http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/blog-296273.html Well last night we arrived in Queenstown around 5.30ish after leaving around 8 in the morning. Long day on the bus as you can imagine which was not helped by the fact we had THE most boring bus driver in the world for the 3rd day running. The guy has the most monotone voice ever and just goes on and on about rubbish Like Tree's and history but really dull stuff that I couldnt care less about http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/South-Island/Queenstown/blog-296263.html Well as mentioned we left Rotorua on Thursday and headed down to Taupo. The journey itself Im sure would only take around 40 mins but they break it up loads and insist on dragging it out so we left at 9am and arrived here around 3. On the day we went to the thermal wonderland which brought out the geography geek in me and I thought was really cool. Rach and Hol decided not to do it but th http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/North-Island/Taupo/blog-292643.html Monday 23rd Today we finally left Auckland and was on the move courtesy of our Bus Magic. It was an earlyish start especially after our lie ins in Auckland and left around 8. From there we went to Mt Eden a lookout of the city and then had a bit of a drive. Rachel got travel sick though poor girl and was sick in our food bag. Eurgh We got to a place called Catherdral Cove after stoppi http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/North-Island/Rotorua/blog-291458.html Ok so Auckland. I've just uploaded the rest of the pics so they show themself what I've been upto. Basically...Hol and the 2 Rachs arrived late Monday night so it was nice to see them again Felt abit weird considering its been so long but I'm sure we'll have a good laugh Bring on the Travelling eh D The Tuesday we all slept in abit as they otehr were jet lagged and I was just being down rig http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/North-Island/Auckland/blog-289117.html Hey.Well I arrived in NZ last night around 11ish and stayed at a Hostel called Base. Hollie Rach and Rachel arrive here today though only about 11.30 at night I think. I've not done a great deal today well nothing at all really after waking up at like 12 O In all fairness though I needed to catch up on my sleep desperately after getting up at like 5 on Saturday and then only having 3 hours http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/New-Zealand/North-Island/Auckland/blog-287859.html Alrightey. First of all may I say that my photos are taking a while to upload so you'll have to bear with me. This website can be so slow at time ..Facebook's much easier. But as I know it would be far too complicated for all you oldies Mum Dad Sheila etc.. to use I shall stick to uploading them on here aswell. Right well Thursday I went on the Penguin Parade tour to Philip Island and Frid http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/blog-287856.html Well I've finally got round to updating my blog. At the moment I'm just trying to upload some pics and then will hopefully get round to telling you a little bit about what I've been upto over the past week.Ok..so I'll keep it fairly brief and try come back and add somre more detail when I have more free time and can actually be bothered. That will probably be my first day in Auckland before I m http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/Victoria/Melbourne/blog-286731.html Awesome Trip http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/blog-286714.html Here's some Pictures from the 2 Day Trip... http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/South-Australia/Kangaroo-Island/blog-286712.html Some pictures from the Groovy Grape Day Tour to the Famous Barossa Valley where we did alot of wine tasting I can't be bothered to write about it all so the tour details are here httpwww.groovygrape.com.aubarossavalleytour.phpPretty much did what it said on the tin Our group was a bunch of absoulute nutters but a right laugh it was a pretty funny day to say the least. Anyway I really en http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/South-Australia/Adelaide/blog-283158.html Well ... not a great deal to write just thought Id put something here to stop the parents from moaning. Haha. Yesterday was our full full day in Adelaide but BEcks didnt make it out cause she was too hungover. When I eventually got out I treated myself to lunch and then just did a city walk of the place. Adelaides really pretty and very charming. It has an unbelievable English feel to it ..it re http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/South-Australia/Adelaide/blog-282330.html Well ... Let me just say Im pretty annoyed and that is putting it mildly Last night we went out in Adelaide as it was Bex's last night which turned out to be really good but had big repercussions. I was MEANT to go on my Kangaroo Island tour this morning at 6am but instead woke up at 9.30 convinced my alarm hadnt gone off. I went to reception and the companys been pretty good about it ..I ca http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/South-Australia/Adelaide/blog-281980.html ... http://www.travelblog.org//Oceania/Australia/Northern-Territory/Uluru/blog-281013.html Well....Where do I start The Full Moon Party was just out of this world. Absolutely crazy We headed down to the beach around 11ish myself sporting a mens full moon party top with leggings and a hell of a lot fo UV paint with various fluoro sweatbands and stuff to match. Rock On We got a bucket each on arrival ..Vodka redbull and Coke which I thought would taste ratehr foul because its mixe http://www.travelblog.org//Asia/Thailand/South/Ko-Pha-Ngan/blog-279177.html Hmm .. Figured I should write something as I havent done in a while especially considering the internet on the island is actually working for a change. Well last time I wrote something we was on Ko Phi Phi and then left for Ko Samui which we thought would take a few hours. Oh no. We left our Very Nice resort at 8.30am and arrived on our new island which is on the other coast no earlier than http://www.travelblog.org//Asia/Thailand/South/blog-277810.html Well we flew from Bangkok on the 12th arriving in Phuket around Midday and spending that and the following day there. It was nice to get away from all the mayhem that comes with Bangkok. The traffic jams there are just crazy and you cant seem to get around anywhere quickly. It's a little surreal at first as yu see whole family on a motorbike FOUR people on a bike and Crazy tuk tuk drivers http://www.travelblog.org//Asia/Thailand/South/Ko-Phi-Phi/blog-276031.html Long time no Blog ... I know. Let me begin by saying Happy Mother DayYour Card should DEFINITELY be home now MUm I sent it ages ago. Tried calling dont even ask about the charges from Bangkok their out of this world but no answer .. so just left a quick message. Hope all is Ok and You have A wonderful Day. Love you xxRight. I shall try my best to update you and all things Thai. I still need t http://www.travelblog.org//Asia/Thailand/Central/Bangkok/blog-275068.html