The signs were everywhere, literally and figuratively. On the way to Milford Sound, I caught a glimpse of a heart shaped cloud hovering above the mountains. “Isn’t that nice, and only a couple of days from Valentine’s,” I said to myself. I saw […]
Category: New Zealand
Weird and Wonderful New Zealand
There were some things I wanted to talk about in regard to my time in New Zealand: 1. The cost of living and expenses incurred 2. The minor annoyances 3. Language differences Some of you may recall that I keep […]
Bay of Islands & Auckland
It’s been a relaxing week up north (35 degrees south latitude on a map) in Paihia. The Bay of Islands is comprised of 144 of them…at least that’s what they say Captain Cook counted. I’ve stayed just around the bend from […]
Grape Expectations
After Christchurch, I took a 4 1/2 hour bus ride up to the Marlborough region…famous for it’s wines. The ride was good and I got to see the countryside which was starkly different from Otago. There were actually trees and […]