Monthly Archives: November 2011

I guess some of you might like an explanation as to why this is a bad hair day. Well I lost my STA cashcard… disaster because when I tried to use my backup Clarity credit card, I found that a … Continue reading →

We set off from Invercargil in the pouring rain, not looking at all hopeful for our special day ahead Roger drove us for about an hour to meet the Kiwi Milford Sound bus. It rained heavily all the way. As … Continue reading →

We were getting a little concerned as it neared 11am and our Bottom Bus, due to collect us at 10.30 had still not arrived. As we left Queenstown behind us, Josh our new driver was telling us how the bus … Continue reading →

I woke up fairly late, unusual for me, and even then I lay in for a bit, then grabbed a late breakfast of toast and tea which was offered free in this hostel. I couldn’t find my bag of goodies … Continue reading →

We found ourselves in Puzzling World, first stop out of Wanaka. Buzz certainly knows how to wake us all up. First we were presented with a series of brain teasers and optical illusions, then we had to deal with a … Continue reading →

We left Franz Josef at 7.30 on a mizzly sort of morning. It continued to drizzle on and off for a while and I had somehow mislaid my new breathable raincoat that I’d bought in Bicester just before I left … Continue reading →

Today I woke early and got myself ready for my hike up to the glacier. After a good breakfast of muesli with mixed nuts and yoghurt, followed by toast and coffee, I packed my lunch of sandwiches a banana and … Continue reading →

On this palindromic day and remembering those who have died for their countries, I write the posting for today the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh year in 2000. We had a fairly short journey to Franz … Continue reading →

Even though Brazils was an excellent hostel on my rating with a very quiet night in a 3 bed room, yes I even had a proper bed, I still hardly slept. That witchy hour again!! I was just so excited … Continue reading →

I hugged Lauren and Lindsey, who were also staying on in Wellington, then boarded the bus for the Inter-islander Ferry. The crossing was very smooth and picturesque, especially through Cooks Strait. The ever familiar Kiwi Experience Bus was waiting for … Continue reading →