When in Queenstown you are supposed to do something adventurous apparently. The baby track of the luge ride atop one of those scenic view mountain gondola sites seemed relatively harmless. And then the first hiccup. I was politely told, as I was about to get on a ski chair lift thing, that my helmet was…
Recent Google Searches
I just noticed these on my phone alerts this morning because when I searched yesterday I was on a train heading through mountains with little cell service. They seem indicative of my trip in general so figured I would share them verbatim… -Christchurch rebuilding -Which side pain appendix
Jenn time and Arthur’s Pass
For the uninitiated, Jenn time = time it takes a normal person to do something x 2 + 20 mins to account for getting lost (the latter when applicable). So, for example, the very informative / passionate guy at Arthur’s Pass (a site to hike and mountain climb) Information Center relayed the easiest walk would…
North vs South Island
Not really. Just thought that was a more tantalizing subject line then North TO South Island. Today I ferried through the Cook Strait at the crack of dawn. Was three hours of blue and green and white/light. With every turn of my head (gentle turns) a new, ridiculously stunning view presented itself. I held on…
Absolutely Positively Windy Wellington
That is actually the official branding of the city. Okay, I added "Windy" which I could prove with a multitude of pics of me battling my hair but will settle for just one to make my point. I mention it because I believe in showing all sides and it is me reaching for the only…
Wellington, so far
Started day off in Napier airport old school – coffee and reading weekend edition of the NZ Herald. Its wingspan is even bigger then the NY Times and I found myself a bit out a practice performing the various folds and flips necessary to tame the text. I did plow on to the displeasure of…
A day of Giant Jenga and Wine in Hawkes Bay
Thankfully the Jenga was at the first tour stop. The last stop alone had FOURTEEN tastings.
OOPSY: Forgot pics related to Eye Sty post
Maybe was for the best for those who would like to skip the visuals. For those who want the full experience….
Wait, let me check my Eye Sty and other trip ailments
Like the technical difficulties I alluded to previously, various continuing and new, minor injuries (mostly self created) have presented themselves during my travels. Here is an un-quick update… Back: This has, thankfully, transitioned from acutely pain to intermittently, mildly painful. I do floor exercises, taught to me just before departure, twice a day and have…