December 14, 2004
Will I ever leave Nelson?
The Paradiso at Nelson should be renamed Hotel California as you can check out any time you like but you can never leave......Read this update
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December 11, 2004
Tired?...Me?....Nahh...
Unfortunately I am very tired today after my rafting trip to Abel Tasman this morning. The reason I am tired is I did not go to bed again until 3am....I know, you are all shocked......Read this update
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December 09, 2004
Losing Track
I am losing track of my movements right now. I forget where I have come from and am not sure where I am going next. It is a wierd feeling....Read this update
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December 06, 2004
The Tranzalpine Express
So, today I got up and would you believe it, not a cloud in the sky! Franz Josef welcomed me in all it's glory this morning, in fact I could say I saw Franz Josefs morning glory...but I won't......Read this update
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December 05, 2004
Happy Birthday
Today I spent my birthday on a bus from Queenstown to Franz Josef. Not the best way to spend the day but it was my fault for booking the trip! So no real stories to tell on this special day...Read this update
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December 03, 2004
I love it when a plan comes together
Another day in queenstown and i do feel the need to move on again....Read this update
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December 02, 2004
At last, some pictures of Queenstown
I hope they are worth the wait......Read this update
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December 01, 2004
The role of the tourist vs. Me
To travel is to be free. Granted, there are visas and immigration and laws everywhere you go so we cannot just wander the planet without a care in the world, but these days, it is close enough....Read this update
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November 30, 2004
My Return to Queenstown
I woke up yesterday morning needing to move on. I asked Nick what his plans were and he was off to see Lesley at her friends house and also try to get his van sold at a car market somewhere...Read this update
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November 28, 2004
Dorm Life
There are certain elements about staying in dorm rooms that make them unique, wierd and wonderful....Read this update
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November 27, 2004
The Art of Doing Nothing
So for the past few days apart from riding in a 1984 Nissan Vanette for hundres of kilometres I have not really done anything. You would expect therefore that I have been saving money. Not at all. In fact the...Read this update
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November 26, 2004
Queenstown to Dunedin to Christchurch
Leaving Queenstown was not easy as it was growing on me and we had to leave behind our Irish mascot Neil. For this part of the journey I was to head off with Nick (The Van) in his Nissan Vanette...Read this update
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November 21, 2004
Heading to the East Coast
Tomorrow I leave for Dunedin. Not being on the magic bus anymore I have to make my own way there but Nick with the van is heading there so I can get a ride with him. I am not really...Read this update
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The night before the morning after
I have to get a grip and stop going out late. I rarely get back to the hostels before 2am and I am feeling the pace quite a bit now. Anyway I have more pictures for you all......Read this update
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November 20, 2004
Queenstown
This is my 4th or 5th day in Queenstown, I am not really sure which. The weather has been a bit off so not much in the way of activities to do. I have two more nights here and then...Read this update
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November 16, 2004
Picture This...
Ok, more pictures. Sorry they come in all at once but that is the way it goes....Read this update
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November 13, 2004
Greymouth - Franz Josef
Too much to write and it is 1am on a rainy Saturday night but what the hey......Read this update
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November 10, 2004
The Beautiful South
I must admit to feeling more relaxed down here in the south island. It generally feels like things move at a slower pace. I guess the fact that there are only 1-1.5 million people in the south that there is...Read this update
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November 09, 2004
Nelson
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....Read this update
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Nelson
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...Read this update
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November 07, 2004
Rave On
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 before...Read this update
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November 06, 2004
Day 7 - Wellington
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. Last night was...Read this update
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November 05, 2004
Day 5/6 - Rotorua/Taupo
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 as...Read this update
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November 03, 2004
Pictures
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...Read this update
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Day 3 - Auckland
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 and...Read this update
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November 01, 2004
Day 2 - Auckland
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 is small...Read this update
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October 31, 2004
How many hours in a plane?
I just took a picture out of the window trying to capture the sigh of a full moon above the winf of the aircraft. It looked amazing but I doubt the picture will come out very well, at least the...Read this update
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