Kia Ora Everyone!
Hi from Auckland, New Zealand. (not to be confused with “Oakland” which is pronounced the exact same way). It’s Steve here with a first update on the big RTW trip. Things have been going well for us since we left home March 4. Our week in Poipu, Kauai was wonderful. Great weather, great company, great house, great scenery. Most of the time was spent with the my nephews Kai, Finn and Kaleo at either the unofficial ‘baby beach’ near Brenekies or at the Kiahuna pool, well the Kiahuna pool water slide to be exact. Highlights for Jenny and I included a bike ride down the old cane road to what I’ve now declared to be the most beautiful beach I’ve ever been to, Maha’Ulepu Beach. When we got there mid-morning we shared the beach with only a local Hawaiian fishing off the nearby cliff and a picture perfect rope swing just beggin you take it for a swing. Our surroundings couldn’t have been more picturesque and Kauai made for a great transition to beginning the big adventure. Many Papaya’s and 5 boxed juices on 2 different airplanes later we made it New Zealand. We’ve only been here about a day and half and have already walked and wandered through the entire downtown area. Trips to the Sky Tower, the Auckland Domain Museum and numerous strolls up and down Queen St have dominated our time here. Tomorrow we fly to Christchurch where we’ll be picking up a Magic Tourbus (I’ll report later if it really is Magical) to take us around the Northern part of the South Island. Christchurch – Kaikoua – Picton – Nelson – Westport – Greymouth and then TranzAlpine Train back to Christchurch. It should be fun since we’ll be with other backpackers and hop on and off wherever and whenever we like. Once we return to Christchurch, we then plan on “hiring” (renting) a Campervan for 2 weeks to tour the rest of the island. Not a shabby way to spent a few weeks and enjoy my bday eh?
Go Bruins and Cheers!,
Steve
Tags: New Zealand, Travel
Steve
A pic or two would make the reading so much better!!!!