Singapore
13 января, Сингапур ⋅ 🌧 25 °C
Singapore
13 января, Сингапур ⋅ 🌧 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 wentЧитать далее
Christchurch
16 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 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, newЧитать далее
Gongola and Botanical Gardens
17 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌙 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 botanicalЧитать далее
First night- Banks Peninsula
17 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌙 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 RobЧитать далее
Rakaia Gorge
18 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌙 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.Читать далее
Mount Cook
19 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌙 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 AnuaЧитать далее
Lake Tekapo
20 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 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 wereЧитать далее
Travelling to Te Anua.
21 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 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 goneЧитать далее
Milford Sound
22 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 12 °C
Milford Sound
22 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 andЧитать далее
Manapouri
23 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 11 °C
Unexpectedly Manapori
24–29 янв., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 SoundЧитать далее
Rest day in Manapouri.
25 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 pointingЧитать далее
Doubtful Sound
26 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 theЧитать далее
Wanaka to the West Coast
27 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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. SheЧитать далее
Lakes and Glaciers
28 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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-hourЧитать далее
Maruia Springs Spa
29 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 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 saunaЧитать далее
Punakaiki
30 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 walkЧитать далее
Punakaiki to Murchison
31 января, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 rocksЧитать далее
Panic and Peace
1 февраля, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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 youngЧитать далее
Marahau Abel Tasman
2–3 февр., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌙 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 aЧитать далее
Abel Tasman
3 февраля, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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. WeЧитать далее
Sue's Tour of Nelson
5 февраля, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 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, SueЧитать далее
Waitangi Day in Nelson
6 февраля, Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☀️ 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 wonderfulЧитать далее















































































































































































































































































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