Last post for awhile

Trip Start Nov 28, 2007
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Trip End Dec 14, 2007


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Wednesday, December 5, 2007

Well... we've moved on from the caves to Rotorua, Wellington, and now we're in Christchurch... bt unfortunately, this may the last post for awhile.  Gone are the days of free internet access, so we're relying on internet cafes... and are unable to upload photos or take the time to write entries.  For now, I'll just say that everything has been great (except hotel parking in some notable cases).  I developed a theory this morning while we were on the Interislander Ferry that New Zealand actually gets more beautiful the farther south you go.  If my theory is correct, that means that by the time we get to Milford Sound, my head may actually explode from awe.  So far, New Zealand is the most beautiful place I've ever been, with an astonishing diversity of landscapes.

I could write on and on and on about the amazing things we've seen so far, but I'll leave you with this:  We were traveling south on a major motorway today along the east coast of the South Island (sheer mountains just fall directly into the most perfect blue-green ocean) and we decided to stop at a little pull-off on the side of the road with a path that led to the beach.  There, not more than 10 feet from us, was the largest seal colony on the island.  Seals napping on the rocks and playing in the surf, literally close enough for me to touch (which of course I did not, given as how this is mating season and being mauled seems unwise). 

You don't see that very often in the States.

Well... hopefully we can get some photos (and better entries) up soon!
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christineyeh
christineyeh on Dec 6, 2007 at 06:44PM

Oops...
Looking forward to reading about your trip again soon.

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