Antarctica Center and White Water Rafting

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February 23rd 2007

Published: February 27th 2007

Greetings all. Well, I have hit the ground running in New Zealand! This past week I went to the Antarctic Center and went white water rafting down the Rangitata River. Christchurch is also called “The Gateway to the Antarctic” as it is the central hub in which to leave for Antarctica. North American, Australia, New Zealand and other Asia-Pacific countries fly into Christchurch to refuel ... Read Full Entry

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Rangitata River V

Ready to Raft!

NZ Roommates

Mike, Kyle and I are ready to take on the rapids!

Rangitata Gorge Lodge

Rafting Group

Sally, me, Kieran--Guide, Monica, Tim, Annie, Ryan, Caroline.

Heading down the Rangitata

Kicking Ass

Class 3 Rapid

Class 2 Rapid

So far so good......!

I ain't scared.....

Taking on some water....

Taking on lots of water.....!

Oh Shit!

Climb to Safety!

Kieran's paddle kept me from going deep down the Class 5 Rapid--Rooster.

Coming Down the Home Stretch

Class 5--Arleen

27th February 2007

Jonathan
non-member comment

I hate you
No...really, I hate you.

28th February 2007

Britney
non-member comment

Wait......
.....so you're the only person who fell off the raft?!? Ha! Just kidding. You know I love you! I am so incredibly jealous. Makes a day at the bank look like....a day at the bank. Jeez.....

6th March 2007

Benny Z
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Goin down in style
I like the fact your the only one holding your hand in the air while going down a class 3 rapid... Nutts.... Plus your in style with your "Don Dunga" sunglasses. so Jealous..

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