Monthly Archives: November 2009

Met a Kiwi today

Today was the one day I could have slept in on this long vacation – and then the fire alarm goes off at 8 am in the bed &breakfast … so much for sleeping in! Had a leisurely breakfast, handed … Continue reading

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sleet, sandflies, scenery and speed

New Zealand weather in the spring is about as changeable as you can imagine. We flew into the Siberia Valley via helicopter yesterday morning in great sunshine. After claiming a bed in the hut with throwing a sleeping bag on … Continue reading

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if you have a plan, change it!

Hardly anything on this adventure tour is going as described in the plan – but we are still having fun. Kayaking had to be canceled due to heavy wind yesterday and we also chose not to do the traditional hangi … Continue reading

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wet is the new dry and traveling with russians

Ok – this week is very different from last week. Guess the change could not be more extreme. From 4 girls with one guide I am now the only girl traveling with an English guide and three Russians on a … Continue reading

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halftime already …

Hard to believe, but half my time in New Zealand is already over. But the good news is: I have two more weeks to go. was cool to be here when New Zealand qualified for the soccer world cup. Usually … Continue reading

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A hideaway, stuck in sand and ready for people

Sorry guys. Now I have a faster internet connection, a computer that runs Firefox … and then they do not alow any devices to be pluged in: thus once more no pics. I am really trying!!! I just returned my … Continue reading

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one week down – three to go

Left my home for the last 4 nights in Kaiteriteri this morning and am close to my new home for the next two days. A eco friendly holiday home overlooking a bay. I will soon know if the pictures on … Continue reading

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In LOVE and with babies

No worries, mom and dad … I am just in love with a beautiful beach and surounded by babies – mostly lamb (of which I may soon eat a few) and a baby seal … have some great pics … … Continue reading

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Add a little culture

I admit, the weather in Auckland could have been better today. But after droping my bags at the Mozilla office I took the weather as a sign from the gods of culture … and went to the Auckland museum. I … Continue reading

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Auckland by night

Amazingly I managed to stay awake until 9:30 last night – which allowed me to take the night shots of Auckland. Slept for 8 hours. Did I beat the jet lag yet? I doubt it! But at least it is … Continue reading

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