Some pre-warning: I’ve been drinking since 12pm today. It’s now 8pm, so judge where you must. I will not take offense. Small shout out to yesterday’s physical activity: I hiked up Mt. Eden to the top where I was rewarded with views of the harbor and a 50 meter deep crater. So there’s that. Today…… Continue reading Never say “yes” when a leprechaun approaches you at a bar

Sometimes when you ask the Universe for something…you will receive it. Yesterday I ran out of body wash and pulled the old, throw some more water in the little bit I had to make it last longer. I’m not in hotels (free toiletries) until South America which is in 5 days. However, I have refused…… Continue reading “At least we got the House back” and I have free body wash!

Ok, ok. I know, enough of my posts. But if I don’t document it here, I may forget when/where I was and what I have done. I won’t bore you with too much of a recap but allow your mind to rest and “ooh and aah” over these pictures I took at the active geothermal…… Continue reading Day tour: Wai-O-Tapu (“Sacred waters”)

Flying into and out of my favorite New Zealand city has proven “interesting” for lack of a better word. You guys remember my flight into Wellington (I made the New Zealand Herald but who’s bragging)? Well leaving Wellington was just as “interesting.” First, it was extremely windy. The kind of wind that blows a person…… Continue reading I might be cursed…but hello Rotorua!

Yesterday (Friday) was my last full day in Wellington and the weather was going to be above 65 degrees. 67 in fact! I couldn’t believe my luck. I decided to walk over a mile to Mt. Victoria lookout point for some different views of Wellington. The hike wasn’t too strenuous (although it got my heart…… Continue reading I love science!

Now that I’ve had a few days to explore, wander, and get a feel for the city, I can conclude that Wellington is my favorite city in New Zealand (so far). I have 2 more cities to visit over the next 11 days before I head to County #28 on November 12th. Even with that…… Continue reading Windy [and wet] Wellington!

Forgive the length of this post but it’s worth it. Promise! Today was one of those, right place, right time moments. Although it didn’t feel like that in the beginning. Today’s hostel checkout was 10am but I was ready to leave at 9:15a and I thought I’d head to the airport, take my time, relax…… Continue reading I can’t make this stuff up!

I have to admit, I’ve been a little “off” lately. Don’t get me wrong, I chose this life for the next few months but I’ve been feeling distant from things back home. I keep feeling like my friends have all forgotten about me and feeling really alone the past few days. So much so that…… Continue reading It’s not always roses…

I’m doing a 5 city mini tour of New Zealand and my second stop is Christchurch (still on South Island). Don’t worry, I’ve had to zoom out on Google maps a few times to figure out where in the world I am… I am also ashamed to admit I didn’t realize how this might probably…… Continue reading Christchurch: New Zealand’s 3rd-most-populous city

I have arrived in Queenstown, New Zealand. That makes Country #27 and New Zealanders (aka, Kiwis) are all super nice. I think they’re even nicer than Australians where I felt out of place A LOT of the time. However, in New Zealand, either I’m immune to it or the people are just cooler. I arrived…… Continue reading It smells like Christmas and not Kiwis!