Blogs from Porpoise Bay, South Island, New Zealand, Oceania

Headed to the Otago Peninsula via Dunedin. We have developed a strange dislike for cities. Not really cities in general but cities in New Zealand. The cities here aren't particularly worth a stop as there is so much scenery that beats the pants off any museum pictures. So we quickly breezed through Dunedin (Celtic for Edinburgh) and checked into our very own cabin (home for the next 2 days!). Headed out to the Otago Peninsula for a chance at seeing albatross and penguins. The winding roads down the peninsula were a bit hairy at times but an amazing drive. An hour later we arrived to find there is a deep injustice occuring in New Zealand. It seems every set nesting sight or secluded beach littered with native sea going animals "belongs" to the Conservation Department of ... read more

Before we left England on this epic adventure, I remember hearing something on the telly about things people would like to do before they die. Not the most cheerful of topics granted but it was interesting to discover that the number one, top of the list thing to do before you die is swim with dolphins. Well, I hope that doesn't mean that Glynn and I are ready to kick the bucket just yet even if today we got to fulill that very dream - yes, we got to swim with dolphins! Our day began with an enjoyable clambour on the rocks at Curio Bay where fossilised trees from the Jurassic period have been unearthed through gradual erosion by the sea. We honestly weren't expecting much of this petrified forest but it was actually rather interesting. ... read more