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January 20th 2008
Published: February 5th 2008
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The first thing we noticed about the South Island in between jaw-cracking yawning was the sandflies (aka Blackflies) they are not as bad as mossies, but they are a close second. They bite and have no fear to swiping or insect repellent it seems, you have to be unmerciful and just crush them as soon as possible. But a small price to pay in contrast to how gorgeous the South Island is. The ying ... Read Full Entry



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Laura Pearman & Thom Crowder
Twinkletoes n Metal Thom
Twinkletoes n Metal Thom
Witty journal provided by me (Laura), photography provided by travel partner in crime and boyf (Thom). The blog so far contains tales of our first Travelling Adventure together........ Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, and then California & New York. More travel stories to come as soon as we source the funds, "come on those lucky Lotto numbers!" ... full info
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Can Never Get Enough Photos
A LagoonA Lagoon
A Lagoon
Rude HikerRude Hiker
Rude Hiker
remember that offspring video? Lol!
Akerston BeachAkerston Beach
Akerston Beach
This is the secluded beach we found near the end of the Abel Tasman tramp.
Diverse Landscapes Diverse Landscapes
Diverse Landscapes
Abel Tasman NP.
Laura's First! sting ever!!!Laura's First! sting ever!!!
Laura's First! sting ever!!!
Can you believe this. Never been stung her life til this. Now I have been mocking her for freaking out everytime a Bee/Wasp whatever comes near, but I did laugh first at her freakout list of what was gonna happen then feel sorry, as she pulled the pain face.
DoC OfficeDoC Office
DoC Office
So glad to see this at the end of the track. After 25km's this was a welcome sight. I felt fine. Laura less-so, but lets blame the sting for that.
Colourful GrubColourful Grub
Colourful Grub
Dinner at the end of a long fulfilling day.



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