New Zealand - Let the games begin

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January 9th 2006

Published: January 9th 2006

It's been awhile since my last update but we've pretty much been in the middle of nowhere. Auckland was so much fun. Our hostel rocked. It was called the Fat Camel and the setup was great - each room was like a suite. It had a living room, kitchen, and bathroom with 3 dorm rooms around the living area. We were there for a total of 6 nights and became friends with almost everyone in our suit... Read Full Entry

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Hostel boat

This is literally a floating hostel.

Contemplative Alan

Oh I wonder what could be going on in that scheming head of his.

The farm in Pukenui

Our tents at the farm we stayed at.

Fishing on the wharf

Huhuhuh, check out my massive rod... {rimshot}

Relaxation

We sat there for hours and didn't catch anything. Care?

Sunset on the farm

On the back porch watching the sun go down.

Cape Reinga

View of the Tasman Sea.

Northernmost point in New Zealand

The lighthouse in Cape Reinga.

Us by the lighthouse

My Al Bundy pose - 4 touchdowns in a single game!

Hysterical

Backpackers-slash-entrepreneurs

They've been branded

...and they'll never be the same.

Sweet

Camping spot at Spirits Bay.

Spirits Bay

View of the beach.

Waiting for sunset

Bryan taking in the scenery.

Alan and Dave

Chillin and drinking as the sun goes down.

Timmy the sheep

They had a pet sheep at the second farm we stayed at. Barf, don't get too jealous.

Rawene ferry

The Goonebago making the ferry crossing.

View from the ferry

It was about a 20 minute ride.

Me at a scenic viewpoint

We passed one scenic viewpoint after another.

Another view

Somewhere. Couldn't tell you for sure though.

And another

Again, not sure where. I've already lost track.

9th January 2006

Gianna
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So not only are you having the time of your life, but you're famous too! I love that, maybe the girls thought you guys were American actors. I couldn't stop laughing at the #3 top travel moments.

9th January 2006

Caroline
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Beer....sunset.....more beer.....food...sunset
....I see a pattern here. You're definitely Gooning it up- I love the King Goon tattoos you gave those innocent, unsuspecting girls. :) Looks like New Zealand is as beautiful as people say it is. The picture with the face for Shawn, Blaise and Phil is perfect- although it is a classic Gary face. And that Ohio guy was totally in PCU...that is so gross that they peed in their beds and didn't take a shower- ewwww!!!! I would say have a blast but you already are. Miss you!

9th January 2006

Lloyd Christmas
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Happy New Year!!!
Great pix man, as usual. Can't wait for the next entry...

9th January 2006

JJ
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A-Team
I thought for sure that after seeing the A-Team van pic, you would have painted your van like the A-Team van, or at least like a van version of KITT or something super cool and completely dorky like that by now. Seeing the ferry crossing pic makes me realize how you haven't as of yet. I'm sure there are some great artist travelers around so tap them to do your work for you! "Today, still wanted by the government, they survive as soldiers of fortune. If you've got a problem. If no one else can help. And if you can find them. Maybe you can hire, the A-Team. Cue music."

9th January 2006

Mike
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Do it up
DO IT UP

9th January 2006

Hungry Jack
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Goon Fest
Looks like gooning it up is a daily event. How can life get any better? I'm leaving now to go there.

9th January 2006

Dave (aka Crazy Dave)
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Ohio Goons
You can see that I was glad I got locked out of the room that night, and instead had a relaxing (i.e. not being urinated upon) in the Goonebago...

10th January 2006

jizzzosh plizzatt
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sizzolid
you're guys are keepin me alive overhere...word up....moskowitz, did you dye your hair?....you look weird....I NEED TO GIVE YOU GUYS A CALL IN APRIL...SPRING BRING OVER HERE (IN MY FOURTH GRADE CLASS)...GONNA BUY A TICKET AND HEAD TO MEET YOU WHEREVER YOU ARE

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