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 […]
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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 […]
Christchurch: Land Torn Down
Over three and a half years later, the earthquake which registered 6.3 and killed 185 people seemed like it happened just recently as I walked around there yesterday. Buildings are still being fixed, houses being braced by scaffolding and men walking […]