Auckland, New Zealand

Brand New Zealand

Our first morning in New Zealand did not start well. We couldn't clearly remember getting back to the hostel, and the plant in the hallway outside our room looked like it might have been knocked over and most of the spilt earth clumsily heaped back into the pot next to the bent plant. Some of...

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The Happy Couple on August 14, 2009 from Auckland, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Michael's Round-the-World honeymoon

Arrival in New Zealand

On the plane approaching New Zealand the passengers were all informed about the very strict customs regulations when entering New Zealand. Food in particular was very tightly controlled. This was a bit upsetting because we had just bought some quite expensive ''goji berries'' and some other...

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The Happy Couple on August 12, 2009 from Auckland, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Michael's Round-the-World honeymoon

Day 6

Another day at work....but my last one day of work for the week!!! So after today we're headed to Waitomo Caves in the morning. I'm pretty excited. I ended up hanging out with all of the other American interns last night, and they were so fun! Early morning tomorrow...better get to bed.

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courtneylee89 on July 2, 2009 from Auckland, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Courtney's New Zealand Internship

Random Nuggets Of Information #6

Having a Normal Life isn't generally conducive to a good blog. When I'm not holed up in the bunker awaiting the apocalypse with the Trashbag Association (read: sat in the laundry with two friends hoping reality doesn't set in any time soon after a particularly heavy night) I'm generally doing...

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Koala Bear on July 1, 2009 from Auckland, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Tiny Little NZ Road Trip

Day 5!

Another successful day working for DOCNZ… After work another intern, Holly, came to my room and we made plans to go Waitomo Caves Friday and go cave repelling and black water rafting. My only hesistation is that the bus leaves at 8 am Friday morning…I hate early mornings...but I guess I'll...

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courtneylee89 on July 1, 2009 from Auckland, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Courtney's New Zealand Internship

Day 4

Today was my second day of work and my first time to really see the sun. I woke up and it was finally okay to use the fridge since it had been airing out for about 12 hours. I’ve got the bus system down now, so I won’t have to leave at 8:40 to be at work by 9:30!! I could actually work today...

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courtneylee89 on June 30, 2009 from Auckland, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Courtney's New Zealand Internship

Day 3 - First Day of Work

I woke up at 6:30 this morning, obviously too afraid to go back to sleep (I might not wake up to my alarm). I called my mom, got dressed and set out to figure out the bus system. When I finally asked someone where the office was and figured out how the heck to find DOCNZ, I was so relieved but...

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courtneylee89 on June 29, 2009 from Auckland, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Courtney's New Zealand Internship

Day 2

Well I woke up this morning at about 9 to get ready for church...and it was raining uncontrollably outside. I also didn't realize the extreme amount of exercise I got last night walking around for 4 hrs up and down the hills of the Auckland streets. I could barely get out of bed. The church...

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courtneylee89 on June 28, 2009 from Auckland, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Courtney's New Zealand Internship

Day 1

HELLO! I finally got to Auckland today after a very long 15 hr plane ride. There was too much fog for us to land in Auckland so we stopped in Fiji for about 2 hrs to get more fuel...I wish I could of just stayed in Fiji, it was beautiful. The weather wasn't too bad once I got off the plane in...

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courtneylee89 on June 27, 2009 from Auckland, New Zealand

from the travel blog: Courtney's New Zealand Internship