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Terra Antarcticus - Night 113

I slept deep and late despite the apparent seizure the kid in the bunk above me had at numerous occasions throughout the night (I awoke briefly as the bunk shook like a washing machine a few times, but fell immediately back to sleep). After this trip is over, I am certainly I’ll likely slumber...

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exumenius on January 31, 2008 from Christchurch, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Kiwis and Kangaroos

Onwards to Christchurch - Night 112

Overnight the clouds had rolled in, making today ideal for riding a bus. Leaving Tekapo around 9am, we made Christchurch by 1pm and after a brief city tour I was all checked into the Stonehurst Accommodation by 2. Two of my roommates at Stonehurst are from the Yukon, that small, triangular...

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exumenius on January 30, 2008 from Christchurch, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Kiwis and Kangaroos

Last Day at Mt. Cook - Night 111

On my third and final day in Mt. Cook I begrudgingly opted for the popular Hooker Glacier Trail. Only a three hour round trip, the hike was certainly worth it with two large swing bridges and an iceberg filled lake lying at the feet of New Zealand’s highest peak. The downfall of this trail is...

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exumenius on January 29, 2008 from Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Kiwis and Kangaroos

Last Stop in Eastern Hemisphere

The next leg took us through the North Island towards Auckland, through the adventure capital Taupo and Rotorua. On the way into Taupo, Dan and Sean were dropped off at the skydive centre to take on the adventure of a lifetime as Karl, having completed one in Australia, headed on into town. Sean...

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Sean, Karl & Dan on January 29, 2008 from Auckland, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Around the world in 180 days...

Up the Tasman Valley - Night 110

I set off early this morning headed for the Tasman Glacier and the Ball Hut trail. Since it was 10 kilometers (6.3 miles) from the hostel to the trail head I was counting on the good graces of fellow drivers down the dead end road. In less words, I needed to hitch a ride there and back if I...

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exumenius on January 28, 2008 from Twizel, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Kiwis and Kangaroos

Final Post, Final Thoughts

Final post, final thoughts I am back in New Zealand. I was met, tired and bewildered, at Auckland Airport by my father. Mercifully he used his frequent flyer privileges to get my entire 40kg luggage home. He then took me to the FF lounge where I had a New Zealand breakfast of unsweetened...

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Crosswood on January 27, 2008 from Palmerston North, New Zealand

from the travel blog: New Zealand Student, American University.

Chilling in Tekapo - Night 108

There are a number of good day hikes in the Tekapo region; however, disappointingly the traffic is so slight that no commercial services provide transport to them. Consequently, I was reduced to tramping on the short, nearby observatory hill hike. Rising straight out of town, the trail climbs...

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exumenius on January 26, 2008 from Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Kiwis and Kangaroos

Up the Waitaki Valley - Night 107

Being in a large, comfortable queen bed with no one tossing and turning in the bunk above or below me I actually managed to sleep in until 8am. After breakfast and a short trip down to the beach I packed my bags for the long two mile walk into town. My bus was scheduled for 11:15 and by noon I...

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exumenius on January 25, 2008 from Lake Tekapo, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Kiwis and Kangaroos

Oh Oamaru - Night 106

By some miracle I managed to wake up on time. Having failed to arrange the return of my key deposit last night, I quite begrudgingly forfeited the $10 as my bus pickup was prior to the opening of the front office. Also to be recorded in the “I’m a dipshit” file, for the second time in three...

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exumenius on January 24, 2008 from Timaru, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Kiwis and Kangaroos

From South to North

While Sean was still playing catch up after being left behind in Queenstown, Karl and Dan, after a short recovering night in Christchurch, left for Kaikoura. Kaikoura is a very windy and sleepy town with very little to do but drink. And so, Karl and Dan headed for the local pub for some...

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Sean, Karl & Dan on January 24, 2008 from Wellington, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Around the world in 180 days...

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