Singapore
13 stycznia, Singapur ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
Singapore
13 stycznia, Singapur ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
SINGAPORE
2 busy days in Singapore. Amazing architecture and history. Walked miles yesterday around Gardens by the Bay. Incredibly heavy down pours at times. Well, it is a rainforest! Today, we went Czytaj więcej
Christchurch
16 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ⛅ 13 °C
Our new home in Christchurch for 2 nights, before we pick up the van. Very friendly place. We took the bus to Christchurch centre. The Quake Museum was poignant with personal experiences. Also, new Czytaj więcej
Gongola and Botanical Gardens
17 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
A bus trip across Christchurch to the gondola which gave us great views over Banks Peninsula and the coast. Fish and chips for lunch. Thanks for the tip Jenny. Back into Christchurch for the botanical Czytaj więcej
First night- Banks Peninsula
17 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
We picked up our home for the next 40 days and travelled for 2 hours to stay on a beach campsite. Very family friendly and good atmosphere. I had underestimated the scale of our first drive, but Rob Czytaj więcej
Rakaia Gorge
18 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
We moved on to Rakaia Gorge. Our van overlooked the wide outflow. 6 light aircrafts landed on the silted area and then took off again. Just for our entertainment! We walked the gorge in the afternoon. Czytaj więcej
Mount Cook
19 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
We were planning to go over Arthurs Pass to the West Coast, but reviewing future weather forecasts, we realised we needed to bring our Milford Sound trip forward. So we are speeding down to Te Anua Czytaj więcej
Lake Tekapo
20 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
Another change of plan! The weather in Lake Tekapo was so perfect we decided to stay another night. The last photo is our campsite outlook. This means a lot of driving tomorrow to Te Anua. We were Czytaj więcej
Travelling to Te Anua.
21 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
A 7.00am start from Lake Tekapo began our 9 hour journey. So much of it could be classified as a scenic drive. Photos from a moving van just don't work for me, so much of the beauty has gone Czytaj więcej
Milford Sound
22 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Milford Sound
22 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We took a trip from Te Anua to Milford Sound in a minibus with a guide. It was a good decision as it took the pressure off us. Our guide, Jo Jo, was very enthusiastic, telling us about the Maori and Czytaj więcej
Manapouri
23 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Unexpectedly Manapori
24–29 sty, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
At 7.00am we took a 10 minutes walk from our campsite to the landing stage for our departure to Doubtful Sound. To our disappointment, it had been cancelled because the engine of the Doubtful Sound Czytaj więcej
Rest day in Manapouri.
25 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 19 °C
A relaxed day in Manapouri. We sorted out the next few days campsites and travel. Did a bit of laundry. A pleasant walk on the beach and a quick swim in the lake. In one of the photos, I am pointing Czytaj więcej
Doubtful Sound
26 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 10 °C
So was Doubtful Sound worth the 2 days wait? Yes it was. The weather was dry, and cold, which added to this special place. I wish my camera could do it justice. We remained outside on the top of the Czytaj więcej
Wanaka to the West Coast
27 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
An early start and breakfast on the lake front at Wanaka around 8.00 am. We were looking for an information centre but nothing was open. I asked a young woman if I could share her picnic table. She Czytaj więcej
Lakes and Glaciers
28 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Another pre dawn start. You've got to fit it all in! It's cold at this time of day, but we eventually thaw out. Dawn on Bruce Bay beach. We were inspired by Jonny and Immy's book to walk the 1.5-hour Czytaj więcej
Maruia Springs Spa
29 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
Where to go on a very wet day? We were feeling the need for a break from the constant activity. A hot springs spa was the perfect relaxation. The pools were between 32 and 40 degrees. Add in a sauna Czytaj więcej
Punakaiki
30 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Returning to the coast via Reefton and a bit of history, we reached Punakaiki with its pancake rocks. So many photographs to choose from! Our campsite was on the beach. We did a rather ambitious walk Czytaj więcej
Punakaiki to Murchison
31 stycznia, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
A few domestic tasks before we left the campsite this morning. This included laundry and Rob performing the ultimate noble task of emptying the campervan toilet. We wanted to see the pancake rocks Czytaj więcej
Panic and Peace
1 lutego, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
We survived! White Water Rafting had its excitement and also its calm and beauty. I'm the one in the green helmet, almost submerged at times. Rob is the one with the beard. We partnered 3 young Czytaj więcej
Marahau Abel Tasman
2–3 lut, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
We travelled on really quiet roads to Marahau. Through farm land and low hills. A relaxed day with a walk on the beach. Had a rest in a driftwood construction (see Heron nearby in picture). Did a Czytaj więcej
Abel Tasman
3 lutego, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 21 °C
We started a beautiful walk by taking the water taxi to Torrent Bay. On the way, we had a view of Split Apple Rock and seals on a nearby island.. The tide was out, so we walked across Torrent Bay. We Czytaj więcej
Sue's Tour of Nelson
5 lutego, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
I'm discharged and ready to go. Rob rescued me from hospital. We are staying at Sue and David's in a real haven of space and calm. Nice not to be negotiating the van at this point. After lunch, Sue Czytaj więcej
Waitangi Day in Nelson
6 lutego, Nowa Zelandia ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Waitangi Day celebrates the signing of the treaty between settlers and the Maori people 185 years ago. There were many speeches in a Maori language we didn't understand, but there was a wonderful Czytaj więcej















































































































































































































































































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