After Ice 2009 New Zealand Trip

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This year after my time on the ice, I decided to spend three weeks traveling around the South Island of New Zealand. To accomplish this feet, I traveled with Stray tours on what is called The Ron Pass. They took care of the driving, and I relaxed! Stray tours operate a hop-on hop-off NZ backpacker bus service that goes well off the beaten track for local culture and alternative activities. As you look at my photos, the description will explan where the photo was taken. For more info on Stray tours please go to the following link. www.straytravel.com.

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Photos

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Coast line between Christchurch and Kaikoura.

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Coast line between Christchurch and Kaikoura.

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Overlook above Kaikoura, looking south.

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Overlook above Kaikoura, looking down into the village its self.

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On my walk to the beach, just south of the village of Kaikoura.

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On my walk to the beach, just south of the village of Kaikoura.

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Life on a beach near Kaikoura.

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Life on a beach near Kaikoura.

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Life on a beach near Kaikoura.

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Sea birds strutting their stuff, on a beach near kaikoura.

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Sea birds strutting their stuff, on a beach near kaikoura. These birds will eat almost anything.

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Sea birds strutting their stuff, on a beach near kaikoura. These birds will eat almost anything.

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Sea birds strutting their stuff, on a beach near kaikoura. These birds will eat almost anything.

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Sea birds strutting their stuff, on a beach near kaikoura. These birds will eat almost anything.

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Sea birds strutting their stuff, on a beach near kaikoura. These birds will eat almost anything.

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Sea birds strutting their stuff, on a beach near kaikoura. These birds will eat almost anything.

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Sea birds strutting their stuff, on a beach near kaikoura. These birds will eat almost anything.

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Fur seal on a beach rock south of Kaikoura.

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Fur seal on a beach rock south of Kaikoura. Trying to find a nice position on a rock.

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Fur seal on a beach rock south of Kaikoura. Maby this way is better.

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Fur seal on a beach rock south of Kaikoura. Hi!