Small steps for a big impact
Our crossing from the North to the South of this surprising country was not our finest piece of organisation. Mistake no. 1: We didn't book the crossing until 3 weeks prior, which left us with little and very expensive choice ($450/€300) return, arriving at 12.30am). Lesson learned: These boats are packed with vehicle drivers, they... Continue Reading →
The road trip is well under way! We headed south and stopped first at Lake Taupo, where we spent the night in a free camp site called Reid's Farm (very busy, and last time we were here very noisy, but with the newly imposed alcohol ban it was much more conducive to sleepy travellers). Following... Continue Reading →
Our first 24 hours in Auckland were successful! This is a very specific success criteria, judged on the eating of avocados, drinking of NZ Sauvignon Blanc, and the acquisition of 4 working wheels with an engine (the Sav came several hours before the driving- no risky business here). After a nice lunch in chic Devonport,... Continue Reading →
The time has finally come- departure in one hour and 25 hours of travelling before we arrive in Auckland, greeted first by Rona (sister/BFF/fellow Christmas Bublé lover), later by Dave (boyfriend of sister, bearded rower and beer brewer) and finally Ziggy (large brown animal with a penchant for cushion destroying and face licking). The run... Continue Reading →
