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January 30th 2007
Published: January 30th 2007
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This is the last time I will file a travel blog from the north island of New Zealand. I am due to cross over to the south island tomorrow morning to finish off what I didn't do before! I have been packing it in since my last blog and have been to no less than 6 different places in a month. So it's a pretty full blog this time...! NB: I HAVE ADDED TONS OF PICTURES. TO VIEW THEM ALL, YOU NEED TO CLI... Read Full Entry



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A traveller trying to escape from the humdrum... You can view my approximate route here: http://www.travelblog.org/gmaps/map_2et.html. Interestingly, the route map looks quite like the shape of a fish, heading for home. I wonder if that is symbolic of something? ... full info
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In front of a steam vent on White IslandIn front of a steam vent on White Island
In front of a steam vent on White Island
No laughing at the gas mask!!! I would have choked to death without it (probably).
On the edge of the abyss...On the edge of the abyss...
On the edge of the abyss...
Looking down into the crater on White Island. A guy died in there once...
A boiling mud poolA boiling mud pool
A boiling mud pool
Sulphur encrusted rocks on White IslandSulphur encrusted rocks on White Island
Sulphur encrusted rocks on White Island
The Waikato RiverThe Waikato River
The Waikato River
Taupo
Standing over Huka FallsStanding over Huka Falls
Standing over Huka Falls
You can see the river behind me getting totally churned up in the narrow channel.
Knocking back the vinoKnocking back the vino
Knocking back the vino
On the wine tasting tour! I was surprisingly sober even by the end.
Our gourmet platterOur gourmet platter
Our gourmet platter
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm!!!!!!!!!!
Napier - The Daily Telegraph buildingNapier - The Daily Telegraph building
Napier - The Daily Telegraph building
Fantastic art deco architecture
Napier - The Public Trust OfficesNapier - The Public Trust Offices
Napier - The Public Trust Offices
Fantastic art deco architecture again
Napier - a lovely old fashioned shopNapier - a lovely old fashioned shop
Napier - a lovely old fashioned shop
With the original windows, leaded glass and the "in-go" (the entry way)
Napier - another lovely old buildingNapier - another lovely old building
Napier - another lovely old building
Napier - the entry to a barNapier - the entry to a bar
Napier - the entry to a bar
Inside the Cathedral, NapierInside the Cathedral, Napier
Inside the Cathedral, Napier
I really liked this window and thought it was a good thing for me to remember.
The Maori meetinghouse inside Te Papa museumThe Maori meetinghouse inside Te Papa museum
The Maori meetinghouse inside Te Papa museum
This is a very unusual design. All the descoration is carved from wood.
Looking down on Wellington Looking down on Wellington
Looking down on Wellington
From the botanical gardens you can see right out over the city
NZ flags flying!NZ flags flying!
NZ flags flying!
In front of their Parliament Building
The Beehive next to the Parliament BuildingThe Beehive next to the Parliament Building
The Beehive next to the Parliament Building
I wonder if this is where Ken L got his idea for his offices in London??



30th January 2007

mumsie
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what blog!!!!!
well sweetheart, it just gets more amazing by each blog, this lot are spectacular, all those colours in the sulphur bits are just surreal , how I gasped! It must have been fab to see Vanessa and have some real conversations. We wont be able to stop for months after you get home. Am just wishing I was there, cabin fever prevails here today........ a good sign. MISS YOU , HOPE THEsouth ISLAND IS GOING TO BE FAB AS WELL. [whoops! sorry for capitols, lack of concentration as allways ] heaps of love n hugs from me and little sis who will write her bit later xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
30th January 2007

Samara
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Cool!
Wow - those pools like completely mad - did you swim in the green one? I bet you'd need a good bath after!

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