Big bags
We only have 15 hours left in the country and we still haven't packed...
We only have 15 hours left in the country and we still haven't packed...
Thursday, 1st April 2004 21:52
And we're off!
Start spreading the news, we're leaving today ...
Start spreading the news, we're leaving today ...
Saturday, 3rd April 2004 15:27
Good morning.
Hi there. We've arrived safely and we're going to spend the day trying to find our way around.
Hi there. We've arrived safely and we're going to spend the day trying to find our way around.
Saturday, 3rd April 2004 15:35
Hammocks
Breakfast? With our reputation? What we're they thinking?
Breakfast? With our reputation? What we're they thinking?
Saturday, 3rd April 2004 15:39
Mexico City, Communists and the Museum.
We walked to the museum of anthropology, wandered round for the day and walked back - a lot of walking but very interesting.
We walked to the museum of anthropology, wandered round for the day and walked back - a lot of walking but very interesting.
Saturday, 3rd April 2004 19:34
Sunday 4th April - Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe and the Pyramids of Teotihucan
A day trip to the Aztec site of Teotihucan via a stop at the Basilica, a major pilgrimage destination, especially on Palm Sunday.
A day trip to the Aztec site of Teotihucan via a stop at the Basilica, a major pilgrimage destination, especially on Palm Sunday.
Wednesday, 7th April 2004 19:34
Monday 5th April - Fifteen hours in Acapulco!
We tested out the very efficient metro system and got a bus to Acapulco. A tiny hostel room awaited us, along with bright lights, insistent street vendors and a beautifully warm sea.
We tested out the very efficient metro system and got a bus to Acapulco. A tiny hostel room awaited us, along with bright lights, insistent street vendors and a beautifully warm sea.
Wednesday, 7th April 2004 19:40
Tuesday 6th April. Back to Mexico City.
After a very short stay at the seaside, it was back toMexico City again. In a way, although it meant we lost a day, I was quite glad to go back because I'd forgotten to take pictures of the town square. Which I've now done.
After a very short stay at the seaside, it was back toMexico City again. In a way, although it meant we lost a day, I was quite glad to go back because I'd forgotten to take pictures of the town square. Which I've now done.
Wednesday, 7th April 2004 19:41
Wedesday 7th April - Oaxaca.
A slow day relaxing in the beautiful town of Oaxaca, wandering round the square, finding food, pretty courtyards and a very nice cathedral.
A slow day relaxing in the beautiful town of Oaxaca, wandering round the square, finding food, pretty courtyards and a very nice cathedral.
Sunday, 11th April 2004 22:54
Thursday 8th April - Monte Alban
A trip to Monte Alban and a 12 hour bus journey.
A trip to Monte Alban and a 12 hour bus journey.
Sunday, 11th April 2004 22:55
Friday 9th April - San Cristobal de las Casas.
A colonial town not nearly as pretty as Oaxaca, and harder to navigate. It actually seemed quite dirty too, with no-one sweeping all day. Then it rained and we went back to the hotel and had a picnic in front of the fire!
A colonial town not nearly as pretty as Oaxaca, and harder to navigate. It actually seemed quite dirty too, with no-one sweeping all day. Then it rained and we went back to the hotel and had a picnic in front of the fire!
Sunday, 11th April 2004 22:57
Saturday 10th April - The world's most memorable bus ride, two waterfalls and Palenque, the lost jungle city.
Mikey wanted to write about the bus journey from hell, so I'll let him do that. We stopped at a pretty blue waterfall and another big waterfall, and then got to Palenque and almost died from the heat.
Mikey wanted to write about the bus journey from hell, so I'll let him do that. We stopped at a pretty blue waterfall and another big waterfall, and then got to Palenque and almost died from the heat.
Sunday, 11th April 2004 23:00
'Mysterious Cities of Gold'?
It's been quite a busy first week or so. Mayan and Zapotec ruins, numerous bus journeys and an eclectic mix of cultures. Could we do any more?
It's been quite a busy first week or so. Mayan and Zapotec ruins, numerous bus journeys and an eclectic mix of cultures. Could we do any more?
Saturday, 17th April 2004 23:32
Going Loco...
You know the song, you know where I'm talking about.
You know the song, you know where I'm talking about.
Saturday, 17th April 2004 23:53
Sunday 11th April - Easter Sunday in San Cristobal
Another lazy day spent recovering from Palenque and waiting for the bus to Merida. Another 13-hour ride awaits us!
Another lazy day spent recovering from Palenque and waiting for the bus to Merida. Another 13-hour ride awaits us!
Saturday, 17th April 2004 23:56
Monday 12th April
Another lazy day of wandering, e-mailing and eating. Merida's nicer than San Cristobal, although I seem to have got into the habit of judging a Colonial Mexican town by its square, something I'm sure you're not meant to do.
Another lazy day of wandering, e-mailing and eating. Merida's nicer than San Cristobal, although I seem to have got into the habit of judging a Colonial Mexican town by its square, something I'm sure you're not meant to do.
Saturday, 17th April 2004 23:58
Tuesday 13th April - Cenotes de Cozuma
The leaflet in the hostel said to walk 13 blocks to the vans, take the van to the bikes, the bikes to the horses and the horses to the pools, which I thought was a mis-translated overstatement...
The leaflet in the hostel said to walk 13 blocks to the vans, take the van to the bikes, the bikes to the horses and the horses to the pools, which I thought was a mis-translated overstatement...
Sunday, 18th April 2004 00:05
Wednesday 14th April - Cancun
I didn't really like Cancun. The Americans with 'Spring Break 2004' T-shirts made Mikey and I avoid talking English in public, and while we tried very hard indeed to avoid the Hard Rock Cafes and TGI Fridays, the little Mexican place we did eat in was as geared to the tourists as any of the others.
I didn't really like Cancun. The Americans with 'Spring Break 2004' T-shirts made Mikey and I avoid talking English in public, and while we tried very hard indeed to avoid the Hard Rock Cafes and TGI Fridays, the little Mexican place we did eat in was as geared to the tourists as any of the others.
Sunday, 18th April 2004 00:08
Thursday 15th April Cancun
We did nothing today except sit on the beach under a palm-leaf shelter, play in the sea and make the most of the Hotel Gran Melia's fine swimming pool. That's it!
We did nothing today except sit on the beach under a palm-leaf shelter, play in the sea and make the most of the Hotel Gran Melia's fine swimming pool. That's it!
Sunday, 18th April 2004 00:10
Friday 16th April - Belize City
An 8-hour bus ride took us to Chetumal, a town on the Mexican border, and another bus took us three-hours further to Belize City. We found a guest house and slept.
An 8-hour bus ride took us to Chetumal, a town on the Mexican border, and another bus took us three-hours further to Belize City. We found a guest house and slept.
Sunday, 18th April 2004 00:13
Oaxaca - I Still Have Trouble Saying It
I didn't know what to expect of Oaxaca and after the strong personalities that are Mexico City and Acapulco I was pleasantly surprised.
I didn't know what to expect of Oaxaca and after the strong personalities that are Mexico City and Acapulco I was pleasantly surprised.
Monday, 19th April 2004 00:38
San Cristobal de las Casas - Great Name
A great name and a great hotel (we splashed out a smidge). What more could you want?
A great name and a great hotel (we splashed out a smidge). What more could you want?
Monday, 19th April 2004 00:42
*The* Bus Ride
I don't want to spoil anything in the summary. Read the whole thing. You know you want to...
I don't want to spoil anything in the summary. Read the whole thing. You know you want to...
Monday, 19th April 2004 00:42
Sunday 17th April - Caye Caulker
We went for a long walk and got lost, had lunch, sat in the shade and read, swapped a couple of books and had supper. That's it!
We went for a long walk and got lost, had lunch, sat in the shade and read, swapped a couple of books and had supper. That's it!
Wednesday, 21st April 2004 01:38
Monday 19th April - San Pedro, Caye Ambergris
We took the water taxi from Caye Caulker to San Pedro on the larger nothern island, found an inexpensive hotel virtually on the sea (with hot water!) and had food, watched the sunset, generally took it easy...
We took the water taxi from Caye Caulker to San Pedro on the larger nothern island, found an inexpensive hotel virtually on the sea (with hot water!) and had food, watched the sunset, generally took it easy...
Wednesday, 21st April 2004 01:49
Tuesday 20th April - San Pedro
We went diving today, bought some chocolate and lazed around.
We went diving today, bought some chocolate and lazed around.
Wednesday, 21st April 2004 01:53
Wednesday 21st April - San Pedro to Placencia
Boat trips,bus rides, creepy hostels, we had it all today. Plus a really gorgeous journey down to Placencia through orange groves and jungly mountains.
Boat trips,bus rides, creepy hostels, we had it all today. Plus a really gorgeous journey down to Placencia through orange groves and jungly mountains.
Friday, 23rd April 2004 19:04
Thursday 22nd April - Placencia
Very, very hot and humid. Slow stroll, breakfast, almost all our washing done and hanging on the balcony, swim in the sea, swing in the hammock, making the most of Belize's treacle-like atmosphere and just taking it easy.
Very, very hot and humid. Slow stroll, breakfast, almost all our washing done and hanging on the balcony, swim in the sea, swing in the hammock, making the most of Belize's treacle-like atmosphere and just taking it easy.
Friday, 23rd April 2004 19:05
Friday 23rd April - Placencia to Belize City to Dallas
A long day of travelling took us to Dallas, rain and clean laundry!
A long day of travelling took us to Dallas, rain and clean laundry!
Monday, 26th April 2004 06:17
Friday 23rd April - Placencia to Belize City to Dallas
A long day of travelling took us to Dallas, rain and clean laundry!
A long day of travelling took us to Dallas, rain and clean laundry!
Monday, 26th April 2004 06:17
Saturday 24th April - Dallas
Shopping, emergency supplies and Killing Bill.
Shopping, emergency supplies and Killing Bill.
Monday, 26th April 2004 06:20
Who shot JR?
A very short stop in Dallas to replenish and relax. As for JR, I never used to watch Dallas anyway.
A very short stop in Dallas to replenish and relax. As for JR, I never used to watch Dallas anyway.
Monday, 26th April 2004 06:23
Sunday 25th April - Dallas to Lima
A very long day, a lot of waiting and two flights.Lima smelled of fish.
A very long day, a lot of waiting and two flights.Lima smelled of fish.
Thursday, 29th April 2004 17:12
Hello
Just to let you know that we´re back from the Inca Trail. Diary entries and pictures for the whole of Peru so far will be posted in the next few days... honest!
Just to let you know that we´re back from the Inca Trail. Diary entries and pictures for the whole of Peru so far will be posted in the next few days... honest!
Tuesday, 4th May 2004 18:49
Tuesday 27th April - Cusco, The Sacred Valley
A tour of many pretty little towns and markets and archaeological sites.
A tour of many pretty little towns and markets and archaeological sites.
Friday, 7th May 2004 01:21
Wednesday 28th April - City Tour
We had a whistle-stop tour of six archaeological sites around the city and it rained a lot.
We had a whistle-stop tour of six archaeological sites around the city and it rained a lot.
Friday, 7th May 2004 01:27
Thursday 29th April - Cuzco
A lazy day buying supplies for the Inca trail and wandering round the markets.
A lazy day buying supplies for the Inca trail and wandering round the markets.
Friday, 7th May 2004 01:29
Friday 30th April - Monday 3rd April - The Inca Trail
Four days, three nights. Don't read this if you're thinking of doing the trek yourself, it might put you off...
Four days, three nights. Don't read this if you're thinking of doing the trek yourself, it might put you off...
Friday, 7th May 2004 01:31
Tuesday 4th May - Aguas Calientes, Machu Picchu, Cusco
Back to Machu Picchu to take photos and a long train ride back to some semblance of civilisation!
Back to Machu Picchu to take photos and a long train ride back to some semblance of civilisation!
Friday, 7th May 2004 01:33
Wednesday 5th May - Cuzco to Puno
A long bus ride, a nice hotel and a wander round the town.
A long bus ride, a nice hotel and a wander round the town.
Friday, 7th May 2004 01:35
Thursday 6th May - Puno, Lake Titicaca, Uros Islands and Taquile Island
A very pleasant daytrip on the lake, visiting the floating reed islands of the Uros people and Taquile Island for lunch.
A very pleasant daytrip on the lake, visiting the floating reed islands of the Uros people and Taquile Island for lunch.
Friday, 7th May 2004 01:36
Psychic Lima
Peru marks a first for me. This is my first visit to the southern hemisphere. So, what's it like? Read on...
Peru marks a first for me. This is my first visit to the southern hemisphere. So, what's it like? Read on...
Friday, 7th May 2004 01:38
Machu Picchu
For some this place needs no introduction. For everyone else: A gruelling 4 day walk, well rewarded.
For some this place needs no introduction. For everyone else: A gruelling 4 day walk, well rewarded.
Friday, 7th May 2004 01:40
Friday 7th May
A taxi from Puno to Juliaca, a planeto Lima, and a long bus ride to Nazca. Very long day of travelling, but we saw the pacific ocean. And a lot of chickens.
A taxi from Puno to Juliaca, a planeto Lima, and a long bus ride to Nazca. Very long day of travelling, but we saw the pacific ocean. And a lot of chickens.
Monday, 10th May 2004 18:22
Saturday 8th May
We flew over the Nazca lines and then spent 8 hours on a bus, getting back to Lima.
We flew over the Nazca lines and then spent 8 hours on a bus, getting back to Lima.
Monday, 10th May 2004 18:24
Sunday 9th May - Lima
A day spent doing very little, on purpose, and sitting around in the sunshine.
A day spent doing very little, on purpose, and sitting around in the sunshine.
Thursday, 13th May 2004 23:33
Monday 10th May - Lima to Santiago de Chile
A busy morning and a short flight and we were in another time zone and another country. We found the hostel and a supermarket and made our own supper, then we slept in bunk beds, although Mikey said he'd swap if I fell out of the top one...
A busy morning and a short flight and we were in another time zone and another country. We found the hostel and a supermarket and made our own supper, then we slept in bunk beds, although Mikey said he'd swap if I fell out of the top one...
Friday, 14th May 2004 00:09
Tuesday 11th May - Santiago de Chile
A day spent shopping and wandering and going to the cinema, and a very satisfying home-made supper.
A day spent shopping and wandering and going to the cinema, and a very satisfying home-made supper.
Friday, 14th May 2004 00:10
Wednesday 12th May - Santiago
A day of exploring the town, visiting the doctor and the Metro and wandering round. We're taking it easy now!
A day of exploring the town, visiting the doctor and the Metro and wandering round. We're taking it easy now!
Sunday, 16th May 2004 02:32
Thursday 13th May - Santiago
I picked up my photos, we made a picnic and sat in a great park for most of the day, enjoying the sunshine and the scenery. Then we cooked again and watched Kill Bill for the one hundredth time.
I picked up my photos, we made a picnic and sat in a great park for most of the day, enjoying the sunshine and the scenery. Then we cooked again and watched Kill Bill for the one hundredth time.
Sunday, 16th May 2004 02:45
Friday 14th May - Santiago
Another warm, sunny, lazy day. We actually got to see the Andes again, and a sunset, and did very little. A quick trip back to the hospital for some more medicine turned into a four hour wait, but we're relaxing and taking everything easy, so we're in no hurry.
Another warm, sunny, lazy day. We actually got to see the Andes again, and a sunset, and did very little. A quick trip back to the hospital for some more medicine turned into a four hour wait, but we're relaxing and taking everything easy, so we're in no hurry.
Sunday, 16th May 2004 02:47
Saturday 15th May
Same as all the other ones. Still relaxing.
Same as all the other ones. Still relaxing.
Sunday, 16th May 2004 02:48
Sunday 16th May - Valparaiso
The shortest ever day-trip to a supposedly beautiful colonial town. We were back by lunchtime!
The shortest ever day-trip to a supposedly beautiful colonial town. We were back by lunchtime!
Sunday, 16th May 2004 23:12
Bring on the Chile jokes!
We haven't gone over-the-top with temperature related jokes yet. We also haven't left Santiago yet either. Well, we will tomorrow at least.
We haven't gone over-the-top with temperature related jokes yet. We also haven't left Santiago yet either. Well, we will tomorrow at least.
Sunday, 16th May 2004 23:29
Monday 17th May - Santiago to Punta Arenas
The flight to the very bottom of Chile was fine, with an occasional spectacular view of mountains and glaciers. Punta Arenas was very cold and foggy. We found a hotel, worked out the central heating and then went out for supper.
The flight to the very bottom of Chile was fine, with an occasional spectacular view of mountains and glaciers. Punta Arenas was very cold and foggy. We found a hotel, worked out the central heating and then went out for supper.
Thursday, 20th May 2004 19:18
Tuesday 18th May - Punta Arenas
Punta Arenas is not a pretty place and it's virtually closed from March until October. Very few tours are operating, there's nothing going on. We had lunch and a walk, I found the beach and then it was dark again.
Punta Arenas is not a pretty place and it's virtually closed from March until October. Very few tours are operating, there's nothing going on. We had lunch and a walk, I found the beach and then it was dark again.
Thursday, 20th May 2004 19:24
Wednesday 19th May - Punta Arenas to Puerto Natales
A beach walk, lovely bus ride, internet, hungry dog, supper and sleep.
A beach walk, lovely bus ride, internet, hungry dog, supper and sleep.
Thursday, 20th May 2004 19:25
Patagonia
We're almost as far south as you can get in the world without getting wet or frozen. Brrrrrrrr!
We're almost as far south as you can get in the world without getting wet or frozen. Brrrrrrrr!
Thursday, 20th May 2004 19:28
Brrrrrrrrrrr!
It's still cold, but at least we had some sun today in Puerto Natales.
It's still cold, but at least we had some sun today in Puerto Natales.
Thursday, 20th May 2004 19:29
Thursday 20th May - Puerto Natales
Saw a giant plastic sloth in a cave today, which was actually more interesting than it sounded, and got some more photos done. Remembered to save some steak for our dog, which was very gratefully received.
Saw a giant plastic sloth in a cave today, which was actually more interesting than it sounded, and got some more photos done. Remembered to save some steak for our dog, which was very gratefully received.
Sunday, 23rd May 2004 20:51
Friday 21st May - Torres del Paine National Park
We saw the giant plastic sloth again and lots of fog and cloud. When it eventually lifted, there were icebergs and glaciers and mountains and very pretty views.
We saw the giant plastic sloth again and lots of fog and cloud. When it eventually lifted, there were icebergs and glaciers and mountains and very pretty views.
Sunday, 23rd May 2004 20:56
Saturday 22nd May - Perito Moreno Glacier, Argentina
An even earlier start, but we went to Argentina, which was unexpected but very nice. A six hour drive there, two hours to see the glacier and then six hours home - a long day but worth it.
An even earlier start, but we went to Argentina, which was unexpected but very nice. A six hour drive there, two hours to see the glacier and then six hours home - a long day but worth it.
Sunday, 23rd May 2004 21:00
Sunday 23rd May - Balmaceda and Serrano Glaciers
A boat trip along the fjords and two glaciers. Even a bit of sunshine today, and snow. Cold but nice.
A boat trip along the fjords and two glaciers. Even a bit of sunshine today, and snow. Cold but nice.
Sunday, 23rd May 2004 21:02
Torres del Paine and other short stories
Mountains, cloud, dogs, cloud, steak and cloud. There's a lot of cloud here.
Mountains, cloud, dogs, cloud, steak and cloud. There's a lot of cloud here.
Sunday, 23rd May 2004 21:05
Would you like ice with that?
Today we spent twelve hours on a bus to see a big lump of ice. Completely worth it though.
Today we spent twelve hours on a bus to see a big lump of ice. Completely worth it though.
Sunday, 23rd May 2004 21:09
Monday 24th May - Punta Arenas and Puerto Natales
A bright, very windy day in Puerto Natales and a bus ride to Punta Arenas. We changed our flight plans, found a hostel and food and went to sleep.
A bright, very windy day in Puerto Natales and a bus ride to Punta Arenas. We changed our flight plans, found a hostel and food and went to sleep.
Wednesday, 26th May 2004 01:06
Tuesday 25th May - Balmaceda
Balmaceda. It's cold. We spent six long, long hours here. Never again.
Balmaceda. It's cold. We spent six long, long hours here. Never again.
Wednesday, 26th May 2004 01:18
Are you local?
Imagine a scary place. Not guns, murder and drugs scary. But Royston Vasey scary. That's where we are now.
Imagine a scary place. Not guns, murder and drugs scary. But Royston Vasey scary. That's where we are now.
Wednesday, 26th May 2004 01:20
Wednesday 26th May - Santiago
Safely back in Santiago. Nice to be here again! Did a funicular railway and a cable car and bought lots of useful things.
Safely back in Santiago. Nice to be here again! Did a funicular railway and a cable car and bought lots of useful things.
Saturday, 29th May 2004 04:06
Thursday 27th May - Santiago
Second-hand books and a bad film. Lost at cards again too.
Second-hand books and a bad film. Lost at cards again too.
Saturday, 29th May 2004 04:09
Friday 28th May - Santiago
We went to the zoo today and saw loads of animals, including something called a mara, which I didn't like.
We went to the zoo today and saw loads of animals, including something called a mara, which I didn't like.
Saturday, 29th May 2004 04:10
Santiago Stuff
Relaxing in Santiago and a bit of a party. This is the life.
Relaxing in Santiago and a bit of a party. This is the life.
Sunday, 30th May 2004 01:56
Saturday 29th May - Santiago
A relaxing day wandering through the town, a museum, lots of cake and wine and a nice supper.
A relaxing day wandering through the town, a museum, lots of cake and wine and a nice supper.
Wednesday, 2nd June 2004 21:29
Sunday 30th May - Santiago to Easter Island
A day of packing, eating and airports.
A day of packing, eating and airports.
Wednesday, 2nd June 2004 21:40
Monday 31st May - Easter Island
Stone heads. A lot of them. Incredible.
Stone heads. A lot of them. Incredible.
Wednesday, 2nd June 2004 21:42
Tuesday 1st June - Easter Island
Another day of waves and rain showers and giant heads, and an even bigger volcano.
Another day of waves and rain showers and giant heads, and an even bigger volcano.
Wednesday, 2nd June 2004 21:44
Wednesday 2nd June - Easter Island to Papeete, Tahiti
Another busy day of stone carvings and heads, a lot of walking and writing postcards. Then a flight to Tahiti.
Another busy day of stone carvings and heads, a lot of walking and writing postcards. Then a flight to Tahiti.
Tuesday, 8th June 2004 20:29
Big Heads!
Jeeps, big heads and big waves. That's about all Easter Island has to offer. However, that's actually quite a lot.
Jeeps, big heads and big waves. That's about all Easter Island has to offer. However, that's actually quite a lot.
Tuesday, 8th June 2004 20:29
Thursday 3rd June - Papeete and Moorea
We changed our flight to New Zealand, took a ferry to Moorea and a bus to the hotel we'd chosen and then spent the afternoon in the sea, the pool and the sun.
We changed our flight to New Zealand, took a ferry to Moorea and a bus to the hotel we'd chosen and then spent the afternoon in the sea, the pool and the sun.
Tuesday, 8th June 2004 20:37
Friday 4th June - Moorea
I had an incredible seafaring adventure today - ill-fated boat ride, dramatic rescue, the works. Loved it!
I had an incredible seafaring adventure today - ill-fated boat ride, dramatic rescue, the works. Loved it!
Tuesday, 8th June 2004 20:38
Saturday 5th June - Moorea
Another unsucessful excursion, but a relaxing day in the sun (and rain) too.
Another unsucessful excursion, but a relaxing day in the sun (and rain) too.
Tuesday, 8th June 2004 20:40
Sunday 6th June - Moorea to Papeete
A weird day of hanging around, waiting for things and travelling. It rained a lot too, and we had a great Chinese meal for supper.
A weird day of hanging around, waiting for things and travelling. It rained a lot too, and we had a great Chinese meal for supper.
Tuesday, 8th June 2004 20:41
Monday 7th June - Tahiti, the Cook Islands and the international date line
The shortest day of my life.
The shortest day of my life.
Tuesday, 8th June 2004 20:43
Bonjour from Tahiti!
Our last stop before travelling forwards in time to New Zealand. Time for some relaxing, swimming, beer and brie.
Our last stop before travelling forwards in time to New Zealand. Time for some relaxing, swimming, beer and brie.
Tuesday, 8th June 2004 20:43
Tuesday 8th June - Auckland
Not a good start to our time in New Zealand, but, on the bright side, things can only improve from here!
Not a good start to our time in New Zealand, but, on the bright side, things can only improve from here!
Tuesday, 8th June 2004 20:44
It's Just a Jump to the Left...
It would be a shame to gloss over the shortest day of my life. And for the fun of it, I've added the following day on too.
It would be a shame to gloss over the shortest day of my life. And for the fun of it, I've added the following day on too.
Tuesday, 8th June 2004 20:48
Wednesday 9th June - Auckland
A lot of walking, shopping and exploring. Auckland is very pretty, full of parks and nice shops.
A lot of walking, shopping and exploring. Auckland is very pretty, full of parks and nice shops.
Tuesday, 15th June 2004 21:16
Thursday 10th June - Auckland
Harry Potter in the afternoon, Elephant in the evening, more shopping in between.
Harry Potter in the afternoon, Elephant in the evening, more shopping in between.
Tuesday, 15th June 2004 21:18
Friday 11th June - Auckland
Another day of wandering and mooching, followed by a quick trip to a museum before it closed.
Another day of wandering and mooching, followed by a quick trip to a museum before it closed.
Tuesday, 15th June 2004 21:18
Saturday 12th June - Auckland and Whangarei
The car turned up in the morning so we headed out of town and up to the North for a few days.
The car turned up in the morning so we headed out of town and up to the North for a few days.
Tuesday, 15th June 2004 21:19
Sunday 13th June - Whangarei to Kahoe
A lot more driving, more stops, rain and more lovely scenery.
A lot more driving, more stops, rain and more lovely scenery.
Tuesday, 15th June 2004 21:22
The City of Sails
Or as it is more commonly known, Auckland. The weirdness of time travel is behind us and now we can enjoy ourselves.
Or as it is more commonly known, Auckland. The weirdness of time travel is behind us and now we can enjoy ourselves.
Friday, 18th June 2004 22:40
Northland
This is the bit above Auckland. I thought it didn't look too big on a map. It's actually kind of huge.
This is the bit above Auckland. I thought it didn't look too big on a map. It's actually kind of huge.
Friday, 18th June 2004 22:46
Monday 14th June - Kahoe to Opononi
Right up to the pointy northernmost bit, then down the left-hand side a bit.
Right up to the pointy northernmost bit, then down the left-hand side a bit.
Friday, 18th June 2004 22:51
Tuesday 15th June - Opononi to Auckland
Giant trees, back to Auckland, another film.
Giant trees, back to Auckland, another film.
Friday, 18th June 2004 22:52
Wednesday 16th June - Auckland to Hamilton
The Sky Tower for a great panoramic view of Auckland, a drive up a volcano for another, slightly different panoramic view of Auckland, and then on to Hamilton to stay in a hostel with weird occupants.
The Sky Tower for a great panoramic view of Auckland, a drive up a volcano for another, slightly different panoramic view of Auckland, and then on to Hamilton to stay in a hostel with weird occupants.
Friday, 18th June 2004 22:54
Hamilton
Another of the North Island's bigger cities. We didn't stay too long as Middle Earth beckoned.
Another of the North Island's bigger cities. We didn't stay too long as Middle Earth beckoned.
Friday, 18th June 2004 22:56
Thursday 17th June - Hamilton to Rotorua
We headed straight for Matamata today, for a really nice trip round Hobbiton, and then on to Rotorua, which smells of sulphur. It rained.
We headed straight for Matamata today, for a really nice trip round Hobbiton, and then on to Rotorua, which smells of sulphur. It rained.
Friday, 18th June 2004 22:58
The Shire
"Baggins." (Said in the scary, rasping voice of the Nazgul.) And where would one find a Baggins? Why in Hobbiton of course!
"Baggins." (Said in the scary, rasping voice of the Nazgul.) And where would one find a Baggins? Why in Hobbiton of course!
Friday, 18th June 2004 22:59
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