The Road Not Taken

Yesterday was a pool day. A few of us laid around for an hour or two before I decided to walk into town and get a feel for Nelson. Most towns seem pretty quiet here in the south island.
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Yesterday began by catching a shuttle to the ferry terminal to get across to the south island. Checking in was a breeze, I wish airports were this easy. The ride over was spent chatting in the bar with others until we saw land and went up top to look at Marlbrough Sounds. It was a beautiful introduction to the south island and I will post pictures when I can.
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Two big nights out has left me a bit drained to say the least. The first night was partly due to our excitement at doing the skydive at Taupo and last night....well at least we left it until 9pm ... [Continue reading this entry]

Today was spent on a lond drive to Welly. Not much to say about the journey really. Staying at a hostel with others from the Magic bus and soon off to town as it is Saturday night. ... [Continue reading this entry]

Having opted for a bus trip to Wellington, I stood at the bus stop in Parnell awaiting the arrival of the Magic Bus. Now the Magic bus company are one of two that are popular with backpackers but not ... [Continue reading this entry]

This machine will allow pics to be uploaded so here are a few... Auckland from the top of Mt Eden Rangitoto Island from Mt Eden The trendy part of Mt Eden shops Viaduct Harbor Viaduct Harbor from the Waterfront Cafe [Continue reading this entry]

Tomorrow I depart Auckland for Rotorua and then on to Taupo and then Wellington. I chose a trip over the harbor to Rangitoto Island on the Kawau Kat. The twenty minutes to the island flew by and it ... [Continue reading this entry]

I was woken this morning by the duty manager telling me they needed to change the sheets as I was due to check out today and it was after the check out time of 10am already. I packed up ... [Continue reading this entry]

I forget what I put in my blog entry yesterday so forgive me if I repeat anything as I have seriously bad jet lag. I have had approximately 4 hours sleep in the last 3 days. My hostel ... [Continue reading this entry]