Tony and Torrie V.
Dad Tony and Daughter Torrie are taking off to New Zealand to visit Daughter/Sister Whitney, who is doing a 6-month study abroad from BU.TonyTorrieTraveling
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Sun is out...Last day in NZ
Published: March 4th 2008Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Auckland » North Shore
March 5th 2008
Last Day in NZ and of course the sun is shinning! Auckland Hotels were booked solid last night because of a sporting event and two events at local Vector Arena. Went out for Thai dinner last night with all of Whit's roommates. Going to tour campus while Whit registers, then we're off to spend some time in the sun.... read more
Hanging out on Coromandel Penninsula
Published: March 4th 2008Oceania » New Zealand » North Island » Coromandel » Hahei
March 3rd 2008
Spending two days around Coromandel. Here's some shots of the girls at New Chumms Beach and of the 3 of us at Cathedral Cove.... read more
Back to Auckland to Part-tay
Published: March 2nd 2008Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch
March 1st 2008
After a quick day in Christchurch, we flew back to Auckland (the BIG city). I think the girls were anxious to get back to some civilization and real stores! Saturday night after we watched LOST, the girls got dolled up to go out, and I went the local (actually attached to Unilodge) el-cheapo motel.... read more
We're in Christchurch
Published: February 29th 2008Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » ChristchurchFebruary 29th 2008
We arrived in Christchurch on Friday, in time to ride the Gondola and then drove back into town in time to have dinner and ride the Tram tour of the city. Saturday (3/01/08) we fly back to Auckland. Can't load pictures from this airport kiosk, more later.... read more
Mountain Top near Mt Cook
Published: February 28th 2008Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Mount Cook National Park
February 29th 2008
Our helicopter took us up for a view of Mt Cook (NZ's highest peak at 3,000 meters). Torrie arranged for the clouds to part just as we flew by. We landed on a snowfield on another mountain top just across from Mt Cook for these pictures.... read more
Us at Milford Sound
Published: February 27th 2008Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Milford Sound
February 26th 2008
Long bus ride from Queenstown, NZ to Milford Sound, but the scenery along the way is amazing. Having a great time, though it rained while we were on the boat. But the Captain explained that we got to see some waterfalls that don't ordinarily exist! ... read more
Spent the day in Milford Sound!
Published: February 26th 2008Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Milford SoundFebruary 26th 2008
Had a long bus ride, but glorious scenery! Got a lot of rain when we arrive and boated on Milford Sound, but still spectacular stuff. Lots of pix, but this internet cafe in QT doesn't seem to handle the upload of photo's directly from digital camera's. More later.... read more
Travel Plans Coming together!
Published: February 5th 2008North America » United States » Michigan » Ann ArborFebruary 4th 2008
Whit, playing our travel agent, has come up with a great set of plans for our trip. * Monday morning, Feb 25, we plan to fly from Auckland to Queenstown; probably staying at the Pinewood Lodge ($90NZ) on Mon, Tue, and Wed night. * Tuesday is our Milford Sound all day sidetrip. * Wednesday is our 1/2 day Lord-of-the-Rings tour! Go Frodo, Merry, and Pippin! * Thursday we rent a car and start driving to Christchurch (about 6 hours total). Probably stop along the way and stay at Lake Tekapo for an overnight, since we are probably not overnight-mountain-climbing due to Torrie's knee injury last weekend. * Friday we'll finish the drive into Christchurch and stay there. * Saturday morning we'll be in Christchurch, maybe do the big gondola ride to the cliff top, then fly ... read more
Just booked our flights to NZ!
Published: January 26th 2008North America » United States » Michigan » Ann ArborJanuary 26th 2008
Torrie and I just booked our flights for Auckland, New Zealand! Thanks Werner, Marianne, and Marc for making this trip possible! Whitney, doing a study abroad there for 6 months, is our on-the-ground travel agent for our upcoming NZ adventures. She's come up with some great suggestions so far, including a hike to a South Island mountain top for an overnight! I'm interested in some South Island train excursions, but so far Whit is pushing for the fly & car routine.... read more
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