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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Beefy buttresses to shore up earthquake damage
    Cathedral Square, Christchurch2011 Earthquake DamageVisiting the "temporary" Cardboard CathedralImpressive use of all things cardboard and wood laminateMemorial art installation to the earthquake victimsUrban scenery

    Day 11: Christchurch

    8 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 70 °F
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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Rolling out of bed for sunrise
    Our campground friendsMorning MistThe Church of the Holy Innocents at Mount Peel StationWalk back to camp with a bucolic view of the Taylor RangeMakes it easier to find my Flying Kiwi friendsWendy leading an AM Tai Chi flow with Cheryl (photo cred: Janelle)

    Day 11-12: Rangitata Sheep Farm

    9 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌙 54 °F

    Rafting boy (Janelle's boyfriend stole the grill)
    Some biked in
    Cleared lawn of sheep poop
    Sausages and GF sausages
    Wine sharing @ dinner (Martin has good taste)

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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    My hiking buddy through the Peel Forest
    Morning dewBusy spidersI hope the Rangitata is a bit more exciting on the portion where our rafters went this morningGreat minds think alike (though, I think Sam got the better angle)Bellbird calling, courtesy of SamHannah hugging the "big trees"They're not small

    Day 12: Peel Forest

    9 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 66 °F
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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Starting out on our 24km bike ride to Geraldine
    Hannah ensuring we're heading in the right directionView looking back at Mount Peel? & Tripps Peak?On the home (scenic) stretch of our rideA shandy well-earnedLooking north to the Southern AlpsNew faces we picked up in Christchurch - Manon, Linda, Amanda & WillWe finally got one with the whole gang!

    Day 12: The road to Tekapo

    9 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 77 °F

    Sam’s irrigation obsession 1.7km
    disco bathroom @ the running duck
    Grocery shopping for dinner

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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Lake Tekapo
    Herding Dog monument at the head of the lakeAine adding a tree to the landscapeChurch of the Good SheperdGlacial watersOur two-tiered site in Lake TekapoWe braved the wind for a better sunrise viewOur own Dr. Doolittle (photo credit Sam)Full moon rise over Lake TekapoWoke up later in the night to see some of the dark sky (or as much as the full moon would allow)

    Day 12: Lake Tekapo

    9 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 64 °F

    Hot water pools @ Tekapo springs
    Ducks in Janelle’s tent
    Most photographed church in NZ
    Yoga challenge
    Not hiking to top of Mt.John
    Dark sky project site ruined by full moon

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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Flying Kiwi in the Southern Alps (photo credit Sam)
    Lake Pukaki in the morning lightEarly AM EnergyIf you squint and look just above Janelle's disembodied head, you can see Mt. Cook peaking outGlassy Lake Pukaki - Same lookout as the morning with a few less cloudsMt. Cook finally coming out of hidingWaiting for the wet cyclists on Lake Benmore somewhere between Omarama and OtematataAs I said, if there's a body of water, Aine's in itAaron is to "climbing high things", as Aine is to "jumping into wet things"

    Day 13: Along Lake Pukaki

    10 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F

    Omarama Four Square - Found the glory that is dairy-free Magnum bars
    Bikers with skid marks, taught us an important risk of riding without a fender
    No wind in the afternoon, crazy reflections

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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    10km of sheer, awe-inspiring beauty
    Heading out for our trek on the TrackView of Mueller Lake1st Swing (aka suspension) Bridge over the Hooker River"So many things to climb, so little time"Look! The 2nd swing bridgeGwynne & AaronHooker Lake - The icebergs are a little sparse at this time of year #globalwarming

    Day 13: Mt Cook & Hooker Valley Track

    10 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 32 °F

    Paradise shelducks
    fairly flat hike
    What do New Zealanders call a real swing bridge?

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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Hooker Lake (dirty glacier at the far end). Mt. Cook decided to stay hidden in clouds
    Karen- Martin-Brian-Nancy-Gwynne & I enjoying the view @ Hooker Lake (photo credit Deni)Aine & Hannah taking the cold plunge (photo credit to Karen)My pals for the return hike on my now-too-narrow hiking shoes - Linda & ManonGlacial landscapesLooking down the valley to the Tasman River and Lake PukakiHome stretch!Lunch with a view (photo credit Deni)

    Day 13: Hooker Valley Track #2

    10 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 50 °F

    If there's a body of water, Aine's in it
    That moment on hike when you realize your boots are actually a bit too small
    European hiking partners - French Manon & Swiss Linda

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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    The bay at Moeraki
    Aine & Janelle adding some artistic flare to our cooking apronsMiss MannersDinner in Moeraki - replacing the calories after a very good dayMan, that bottle went down fast! #AmericanpoursThis guy sure gave me a scare when I came out of that gateUgh - Mondays (though I'm not sure he had as much gin last night as I did)Young sea lions in the Moeraki Esplanade Reserve

    Day 13-14: Moeraki

    10 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    "Be vewy vewy quiet"Aaron being AaronNancy, Aine, Gwynne, Hannah (+ Teddy), and WillMorning beach run with TeddyGwynneBoulder photo shoot, as tourists doAaron showing off his parkour skills (video courtesy of Sam)Putting the "Flying" in Flying KiwiVery Raiders of the Lost Ark (thanks for the photo, Gwynne)

    Day 14: Moeraki Boulders

    11 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 48 °F

    Pro-tour guiding arrival time

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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Starting the climb (Aaron's at a run)Baldwin Street's official mascotI'm only stopping to read the poetry; not because I'm out of breath - honest!Yes. Yes, You've all been sitting here a while. I get it.World's Steepest Street conquered!! (photo cred: Deni)"Old man" Sam regaling us with stories of his youth in front of his old bedroom windowGwynne helping to add perspective to the street's gradeJust in case you were worried, Baldwin Street regained their title a month into the pandemic

    Day 14: World's Steepest Street

    11 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 73 °F
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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Dunedin Railway Station
    St. Paul's CathedralOnly scratching the surface of Dunedin Street Art. This one's a NZ Moa bird, now extinctInteresting old part of townFirst ChurchInterior of First Church of OtagoOur holiday park also has quite a collection of street artView of our campsite from the beach dunes. Glad I couldn't get lostGwynne and Aaron making full use of the facilities (photo cred: Karen)

    Day 14: Dunedin

    11 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F

    Aine’s eyebrow dying
    Burger shop
    Looking for screen protector
    Biking up the hills

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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Dawn on the dunes
    More cool muralsSt. Kilda BeachHe wasn't any good, but at least he was dedicatedView out to Lawyers HeadChisolm Links (behind our campsite) - longing for my clubs13 days in and Jo has had enough of usDeparture delayed. Sam spotted a flatSaying our goodbyes to Janelle's snuggle-buddy

    Day 15: Done with Dunedin

    12 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 45 °F
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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    A little Bohemian Rhapsody on the bus with Amanda, Hannah, & AineGore has several "big things"... A fishA guitarMore GoreSpectacular views of the distant Fiordlands on the drive to Te AnauGwynne & Aaron on a windy Lake Te AnauLinda, Manon, & I also braved the windy upper deck on the boat to the glow worm cavesSince there was no way I could take a good glow worm photo, I stole one off the internet

    Day 15: Te Anau

    12 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F

    Presidential highway - Clinton - next town Gore
    The "Best Pies" (somehow we're always hearing that)
    Joke 2

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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Moonset over Eglinton Valley... and the fog is clearing!!
    Mirror LakesHappy Birthday, Hannah!!Flying Kiwi @ Pop's View Lookout (photo cred: Sam)Hollyford ValleyWendy-Nancy-Me-Will-Amanda-Linda-Manon-Karen-Peter-Hannah-Aine-Aaron-Gwynne-Jo-Bhumi-Brian-DeniThis walk was all we got to see of the Lower Hollyford Rd (Gunn's Camp was washed away in the flood)Master strategist, Sam, snagged us a spot at the beginning of the caravanThe view coming out of the Homer Tunnel

    Day 16: Into the Fiordlands

    13 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌙 39 °F

    Hannah's surprise birthday decorations
    Foggy viewpoint - watching people take pics of a white cloud
    Empty restrooms
    front of line caravan spot
    Even got to stop at the viewpoint
    Actually was less stressful for Sam to drive, since no on-coming traffic
    Gunn's Camp washout, damage on the road
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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Bowen Falls
    Hannah, Aine, Janelle, Will & Nancy enjoying the chilly sunshineViews with friends are the bestIt's not a good birthday announcement if you're not blushingUnforgettableFairy FallsStirling FallsJanelle & I (Photo credit: Hannah)Returning the photo favorCourtesy of our group shot aficionado, Sam

    Day 16: Milford Sound Juicy Cruise

    13 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 59 °F
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    Looking out over Freshwater Basin
    Mitre PeakManon on the Milford Lookout Track

    Day 16: Killing time between cruises

    13 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Our overnight accommodations
    Manon & I excited for the luxury upgrade after 9 nights in a tentLadies in front of Lady Bowen FallsLate afternoon light on the SoundManon's perma-smileStirling Falls in actionOur Aussie friend has the right ideaOur moorage in the Deepwater BasinNo offense, Janelle, but Fiordland Discovery might just have an edge on the culinary offerings

    Day 16: Milford Sound Overnight Cruise

    13 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 66 °F

    Skipper Carl

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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Manon ready for her first kayak adventure
    Our armadaBecs admiring the viewForest sealsA nice family on the boat managed to capture some pics of me paddlingInto the voidThe Daredevils (especially after we saw the videos later that night of the sharks in the Sound)The wimp... SO COLD, though

    Day 16: Kayaking in Milford Sound

    13 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 61 °F
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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Milford Moonlight (from the hot tub)
    Pulling up the lobster trapsHe's a keeperWe'll name him dinnerBottle nose dolphinsThe Tasman SeaI preferred the showers inside the boatSunlight-striped Mitre PeakGood view up Sinbad GullySaying goodbye to the crew

    Day 17: Milford in the Morning

    14 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F

    Ben, Jackie??

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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Freshwater Basin reflections
    One last lookTutoko River ValleyMorning Caravan to leave Milford SoundDeep in the Homer TunnelGertrude ValleyA Sunny Ellington ValleyAlways good to keep perspectiveThe devil's backbone

    Day 17: The Milford Road to Queenstown

    14 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F

    80/90's Music on the way to Queenstown
    pies in Te Anau
    Driver (tina?) found a twenty in the street
    driver was friends with the captain, likes a nightaway from the kids with 5-star food
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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Ready for a night out in Queenstown!!
    Dirty MacarenaHappy Birthday, Gwynne!!Sam lamely staying in for a night with his bookFun times at Cowboys with Aine, Nancy, & MartinAine showing us how it's doneGwynne's birthday rideIt's not a real bull, Linda ;o)They wouldn't serve Hannah, but they let her ride the bull...Hey, that's not a peace sign!!Nancy & Martin think rule #5 is BS

    Day 17: Night Out in Queenstown

    14 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 63 °F
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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    First winery, Wet Jacket. Tasting room built around the old sheep shed.
    Keeping a good base is key. Doesn't hurt that it's extra tasty.A view to sip byEvery winery's got to have a dog or twoComfy Kinross couchesWaiting for the day's last bus back to town. (Inhibitions may have been lowered by this point...)Soaking up the last rays of the day at Perky's Floating BarAine corrupting... oops, I mean 'leading' Deni & Martin thru their first body shot

    Day 18: Central Otago Wine Tasting

    15 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 52 °F

    Guy Mt Rose wine maker - offense at coca cola comment
    California guy at Brennan Wines... vineyards who drove us to Kinross
    Brazilian woman who was a better bus driver than her trainer Larryman
    Australian guy's comfort-level explains some campsite shower signage
    Pizza going away dinner for Amanda, Will, Karen, Brian (and Bhumi & Jo), Nancy, Cheryl
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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Lake Wakatipu
    Riding the gondola up to Bob's Peak with Gwynne & Aaron"Frodo Lord of the Beans" (20,000+ Jelly beans)Gift shop shenanigans with Gwynne & AaronQueenstown panoramaLuge trackThose helmets are HOT!Ending our Queenstown visit at Fergburger

    Day 19: Queenstown

    16 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F

    First sign of COVID concerns - hand sanitizer & visitor log at the gondola
    Tourists not quarantining
    Shopping

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  • Stephanie SiakelKiwi AdventuresПутешественник
    Kawarau Bungy Center
    Bungy Kama Sutra?? (photo cred: Martin)Some of the peanut galleryWell, if it might be your last moments, go out with hugs...That's a drishti, if I ever saw oneAine dancing off the nervesFearlessShe did it!Adrenaline rush

    Day 19: Bungee Voyerism

    16 марта 2020 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 57 °F
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