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November 20th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island
We woke to a beautiful morning in the peaceful country side. Ferdi went to feed the chickens and in return they kindly left us two eggs. We made tea and enjoyed Talita’s rusks while sitting on ... 8 photos [full story]
We woke to a beautiful morning in the peaceful country side. Ferdi went to feed the chickens and in return they kindly left us two eggs. We made tea and enjoyed Talita’s rusks while sitting on ... 8 photos [full story]
November 19th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Mount Cook National Park
You have all been very patient! Lots of Love Anne and Russell xx ... 74 photos [full story]
You have all been very patient! Lots of Love Anne and Russell xx ... 74 photos [full story]
November 16th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch
The time has come, and it is indeed a rare occasion, for me to write a blog. I think the last time was in our fair city back in 2005. I remember hogging the one computer at a busy backpackers called ... 9 photos [full story]
The time has come, and it is indeed a rare occasion, for me to write a blog. I think the last time was in our fair city back in 2005. I remember hogging the one computer at a busy backpackers called ... 9 photos [full story]
November 17th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Queenstown
Today was our last day in New Zealand. Just before leaving, I completed my 15,000 foot sky dive in Queenstown! I had to wait 2 days because of the cloudy weather. Some of the people waited up to 9 day ... 47 photos [full story]
Today was our last day in New Zealand. Just before leaving, I completed my 15,000 foot sky dive in Queenstown! I had to wait 2 days because of the cloudy weather. Some of the people waited up to 9 day ... 47 photos [full story]
November 18th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Picton
I can’t believe the last time I blogged it was Halloween. Time flies, my friends! Can you believe I’ve been in NZ for about two months now!!?! I am currently on the Interislander to the So ... [full story]
I can’t believe the last time I blogged it was Halloween. Time flies, my friends! Can you believe I’ve been in NZ for about two months now!!?! I am currently on the Interislander to the So ... [full story]
November 17th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island
De retour devant un clavier apres cette aventure haute en couleur a travers la terre du milieu. Nous sommes arrive a Christchurch et cette apres-midi, avons retourne la voiture au depot de location... ... 74 photos [full story]
De retour devant un clavier apres cette aventure haute en couleur a travers la terre du milieu. Nous sommes arrive a Christchurch et cette apres-midi, avons retourne la voiture au depot de location... ... 74 photos [full story]
November 17th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Franz Josef
Well I'm a good week or so behind writing this blog - I'm currently in Te Anau with no way to upload any photos so I'll add those later. I've skipped writing about a few places - after crossing the ... [full story]
Well I'm a good week or so behind writing this blog - I'm currently in Te Anau with no way to upload any photos so I'll add those later. I've skipped writing about a few places - after crossing the ... [full story]
November 17th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Christchurch
Ok so since I haven't really done that much since I got here to Christchurch except look for a job I will put the last week and a half into one blog. Sorry it's a long one. The pictures will be from t ... [full story]
Ok so since I haven't really done that much since I got here to Christchurch except look for a job I will put the last week and a half into one blog. Sorry it's a long one. The pictures will be from t ... [full story]
November 5th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Kaikoura
Got all packed up and relaxed around the hostel until it was time for Carolin to drive me to the train station. Checked my bag and found my seat. The train isn’t very big and has an open air ... [full story]
Got all packed up and relaxed around the hostel until it was time for Carolin to drive me to the train station. Checked my bag and found my seat. The train isn’t very big and has an open air ... [full story]
November 4th 2009 Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Queen Charlotte Sound
Slept in this morning. This morning i’ve just been relaxing and catching up on my journal. After lunch Carolin drove me down to the wharf to catch my boat tour. There was some really crazy w ... [full story]
Slept in this morning. This morning i’ve just been relaxing and catching up on my journal. After lunch Carolin drove me down to the wharf to catch my boat tour. There was some really crazy w ... [full story]
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