Blogs from Oceania - page 7316

I got up, checked out, did the whole breifing thing, then decided it wasn't right without Skinny, who was doin it a couple of days later. I thought it would be best to spend some time apart because she's probably sick of me. I didnt like the thought of her going on her own so at the last minute I changed my mind... read more

The Catlins So, after Robert (my German surf buddy) and I arranged to go to the Catlins over Christmas - 6 weeks later we finally pulled our fingers out and made the trip, dragging along a random assortment of companions for the jaunt. As I’m becoming accustomed (and in fact addicted to) I did very little planning, other than making sure that everyone had a tent & sleeping bag, and I’d got my wetsuit & board (and my new addition to the “can’t leave home without it” list - my cards & poker chips set). Without even looking at a map (I say that like the dorky teenager in my last blog - I’m practically giving myself two thumbs up in the mirror for being so cool - I am so living on the edge man) ... read more

Hello everyone, another little update for you! NZ is absolutely awesome- love it! landed in christchurch a couple of weeks ago and worked out it would be cheaper to hire a car than it would be for 3 of us to each buy a bus pass- the result was a 13 seater minbus affectionately named "van diesel" which we pimped by taking out the back seats and laying some foam down for a bed! haven't slept in a hostel since! anyway, christchurch was nothing special- quite nice, very english- having a pint on the side of the River Avon for example! After stocking up on goodness for the van i.e. a cool box for beer and 3 fishing chairs, we cruised on down to Mt Cook. Quality lakes on the way- the water is stupidly blue, ... read more

So I know I haven't been doing a good job keeping this updated. It is difficult to write a journal here and for myself, too repetitive. Anyways, I finally started school today all you haters. I only have one class Monday, then Tuesday, Wednesday, and a tutorial Thursday that I will be able to skip if I need to travel. I don't remember what I have said since I last posted, but I have been just chilling out here recently getting my shit together and relaxing. I have posted pictures of some of the things I have been upto, but I can't post everything because of this 4.4 cents a MB thing they have going on here kicking my ass. I have been touring around the city for the most part, going to the zoo, aquarium, ... read more

Howdi, I left Melbourne on Thursday morning which started a 4 day trip to Sydney. Ive met a lot of Southerners on this trip so have obviously taken a lot of flak for being a Northerner. Having said this, I managed to bump into a guy last night from Bramhope who went to Prince Henry's plays rugby with Chris Tinker's brother! A parcel has been sent home with all my pictures, skydive dvd etc. so if anybody wants to have a look at them, just ask my parents! On thursday I went to Wilsons Promontory National Park which was spectacular forestry with white beaches and aqua water, it was incredible. Went to a beach called Squeky beach and its definitely the squekiest beach ive walked on! We also managed to lose two french girls aswell so ... read more