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…
I keep checking in for one more day here. It is the free swimming pool, the free pool table, the free breakfast, the sun, the people. Without a doubt this is the best hostel in NZ. I took a few photos around the hostel today (including one of me jumping into the swimming pool as a forfeit for losing at pool) and will post them here soon.
That said I will be leaving on Thursday for Auckland. The Bay of Islands will have to wait for another time as I am heading for Waiheke Island. I will stay there for 3/4 days before flying to Sydney. I have been told by a reliable source (Dermot from Limerick) that the YHA is right next to the beach. Sweet As!
So the end is near. I have to get my head into the Aussie mindset. It will be hard after being here for so long but the second phase of my trip is about to begin so watch this space…
Tags: New Zealand
December 14th, 2004 at 6:43 pm
Nik and I loved Paradiso too; people in Nelson seemed very friendly. DId you make it up the hill to the geologic center of NZ?
December 15th, 2004 at 1:34 am
Yep, made it up to the center of NZ. Not much else to see or do near the town itself so most of the time we laze around. The majority of people here are looking for work but find it hard to get motivated due to the relaxed atmosphere here :0).
December 15th, 2004 at 4:54 am
Snig,
Happy belated. I finally caught up with all your writings. Sounds like you are having great fun. I just LOVE the pictures. Can’t wait to see more. I will try to keep up now with the readings. Enjoy your time away. Have lots of fun! Clem is a big biking guy now. He is in training for racing. We all miss you here at the “B”. Don’t know if you heard about the K-mart/Sears merger happening.
Thanks for posting the photos for our viewing “pleasure”! ; )
Hottie!!
December 17th, 2004 at 6:14 pm
Hey Snigs,
How ya doin? I see Hot put some comments on the BLOG. Cool. Well, we have a little more than a week left before Christmas so I wanted to take time to wish you a very happy holiday in your far off home. This venture you are taking will probably only happen once in your lifetime, so enjoy my friend! Merry Christmas!!!
Rick (Studio B)
December 21st, 2004 at 5:19 pm
Hey Steve,
Sounds like your having a good time!
I like reading about your trip and what a great way to see the world.
Have a great time and Happy Holidays!
Jessie G.