Parkview on Hagley Christchurch

... the coast were stunning. We then spent a night at Greymouth where a few of us made our own bone carving necklaces. It was really fun and ours looked far better than the ones you see in the shops. Next was one of the things I’d been looking forward to the most - Franz Josef glacier hike. It was an 8 hour hike and, unfortunately for us, in the pouring rain. It was pretty tough starting off as it was steep but we slowly made our way up the steps ...

... sandwiches in the kitchen asked us if we could tone our conversation down a bit. This confused us greatly as we'd not been discussing anything even moderately rude or swearing that much. Ben had dropped what he refers to as the &#8220;F Bomb&#8221; a couple of times but nothing too harsh. After all this is Backpacker Land. Where men are tough and women are tougher. Food is sparse, goon is plentiful and colourful language par for the course. Or so we thought. <br><br>I ...

This mornings sight of the Kaikoura ranges capped wth snow under clear blue skies with green hills in the distance and an expanse of water filled with cray boats is a image that will probably stick in my mind for a long time!<br>Woke up this morning at the really amazing Panorama Motel (Highly Recommended to ALL!) in Kaikoura. Headed into town to fill up at the BP station and grab some Chap Stick, first time in 14 years (was in the USA last time) I have had the need to get Chap ...

... Tingen er at før en hopper skal en henge med hele kroppenutenfor flyet før instruktøren er klar og ruller ut. Det var heltsinnsykt. Fallet i seg selv, som varte 45 sekunder var sinnsykt nokmen det å henge der stridet imot alt av overlevelsesinstinkt jeghadde i kroppen. Men så fort vi var i fritt fall var tonen en annenog jeg kunne nyte den mest adrenalinfulle erfaringen jeg har hatt imitt liv så langt.<br> <br>Etter å ha beroliget nervene ...

... almost from start to finish. Plus we got to sample lots of different types of fudge and some of the hot fudge fresh off the confectionary table (mmmmm). At the end we were given some free fudge to take home. After the fudge kitchen we crossed the road to have a look around the Canterbury museum. The kids enjoyed the Discovery centre there and we like the reconstruction of Fred & Myrte's Paua house that used to be a huge attraction in Bluff. We finished up the day with Denny's for dinner.

... provenances/education etc... Les 5 prochains jours je ne vais faire absolument rien de touristique... et ca fait du bien. Mon cerveau a besoin d'un peu de rangement apres toutes ces photos et ces experiences! Et puis j'ai besoin de me connecter avec mes amis et ma famille, ecrire mon blog (ca prend du temps mais c'est vraiment agreable d'ecrire tout ce qui se passe tout au long du chemin), dormir etc... Et puis j'organise mon depart de Christchurch pour que ...

... long), then Mylasia where there are only certain good, safe spots, then Australia which isn't as cultural as I'd like it...AHH! So frustraiting! But I leave on April 27th and return home May 13th. OMG!!! It's coming up. Denise isn't able to join me however. But I was prepared for that possibility and I'm ok with it. I'll just have to have double the fun for her! And today I am off to Mount Cook to continue my crazy kiwi adventure! Wish me luck!

... in ages and have a perfectly lazy hangover day available the following day we get sorted and head out for beers, which turn into shots of tequila, sambucca and various other things. It is safe to say that I remember little of where we went or what we got up to apart from promising to get someone a MacDonalds and then forgetting, getting back to the room embarrassed and feeling guilty and promptly passing out. Friday 6th A true hangover day, and for those that know me well, this ...

... which to my disappointment werent glow worms at all but maggots. and the glowing was not something of the romantic sorts but fecal matter and sex juice coating the maggots asses. GROSS!! not only is this the case but they also secrete a this mucus that dangles down to catch other insect for the maggots to eat. again, i was disappointed. but oh well, what ever draws a crowd to the caves i guess. day 4: left otorohanga for wellington ...

... She said I seemed like such a lovely girl when I asked her about any available positions and that what got me the job was my big smile! HA! And Haley, another barista, was so patient and helpful. I was thoroughly enjoying myself and meeting everyone. I finally have a job where I am working with people instead of cleaning up after them! And they even have me opening this upcoming week! Holy sheep ****! I hope karma stays on my side, this is just too good.