Carisbrook Motel Dunedin

... my room wasn't ready! So I decided to take a short walk into town for an hour or so and then head back. I saw the infamous railway station, whereby a wedding was happening outside, and St Paul's cathedral - nothing like St Paul's in London! I find it quite funny how they call these cathedrals, as back home these would be churches, as they're too small! We also decided to try and find a gift that was truly 100 ...

... one night in Dunedin, which is apparently the scottish capital of New Zealand. But there wasn't much to do there other than the steepest road in the world which we did this morning and it hurt liek hell. We are now at Lake Tapeko for one night and on to Christchurch tomorrow. We are flying through a bit fast at the moment but to be honest it's because we are running low on money and I need to save some for a skydive and fiji+USA. Enjoy the photos.

... for bar work!!! the guide guy had to pour it for me ... hehehh!!!! hmmmm.... the hostel was great... small and homely... watched a few dvds there and LOST (which i missed so much!!!)... heheh to fill up the time when i didnt do much else!!! anyway sorry for the late catch up... im now bk in Melbourne... but there a few more blogs to add... so forgive the many blog emails!!!! k xxx

... and instantly clamoured to be fed! Mum or dad did not seem in too much of a hurry to re-gurgitate food either! We stayed on the viewing platform but as you can see from the photos, the penguins hopped to within 30 feet of us. I was so glad I had brought binoculars. Apparently theses are shy and rare penguins - however they did not seem bothered by humans. From the campervan at the campsite the following morning we saw some of the Hector's dolphins that come into the bay ...

... more an 80's fan) and he didn't seem to take kindly to requests.We loved spending time there though as it had the best position on the ship being on the top deck and surrounded by glass so the views were always great. We were really surprised that it wasn't better supported.

Barb, didn't seem to mind the emptiness however, as she took over the dancefloor with Abba's, Dancing Queen :) Sorry Abba!!!

... around now - im ready to go!! Have been talking to Elaine (who im going to hang out with in auckland because im there for 15hours) and am thinking of going to Rangitoto Island (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rangitoto _Island ) Just need to get from the airport to the ferry in an hour which will be pushing it with Aucklands traffic.... but it would be a nice start to the trip :-p (please post comments) - here or facebook

I suppose this can be a quick introduction. This is my last night in dunedin for 2008. Im lying in bed compiling a to-do list for tomorrow. Got to sort out everything i need to get my visa and get over to america. Its going to be an awesome three months traveling and experiencing a different culture. I'm a very lucky boy. Its going to be awesome ...

... Clare was very happy! Not due to arrive at the Carringtons until the next day we headed off out of town and found a beautiful quiet spot by the beach in Brighton! Quick brisk beach walk and then dinner from the local chipshop. Clare had sausage and Alex's burger was so enormous it required two sittings. Saturday 20th September We started the day with a visit to the local farmers market right next door to the steam railway. This railway uses the ...

... the peace and quiet and the views. He doesn't even watch TV, he just gets his news from his passers-by :) Such a nice guy. He said that just 8 days ago, they had a large snowfall. He gave me brochures on Dunedin and helped me to find the best places where to go and find the penguins. I had one of his pies, which was delicious and a blueberry crumble muffin, I could only eat half of it! We said our goodbyes and I headed on towards Dunedin, stopping briefly in Lumsden and Gore. I ...

... sissekande. Perenaine tegi meile hommikusöögi ja istus ka lauda, et kuulata mis me teinud ja kust tuleme, kuhu läheme. Mõnusalt teetassi taga juttu ajades selgus, et tema ise on tulnud sinna Inglismaalt ning nüüd plaanivat ta Otagosse jäädagi, nii tore olevat seal elada. Ülejäänud aja sõitsime niisama poolsaarel ringi ja pildistasime lambaid ja linde ning peagi oli aeg hakata Christchurchi poole sõitma, et minna lennukiga Wellingotni ja sealt alustada koduteed..