Auckland NZ
November 15, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
Had dinner withTank and family on North Shore if Auckland. Sons George & Harry. Wife Kim.
Went to the Aquarium yesterday. Very cool.
Rented a van Sat. Nov 18- Dec.13. Dropping off in Christchurch.
City of Taupo/ Lake Taupo
November 19, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
We took walking self guided tour to the Waimangu Volcanic Valley. A Must See!!!!
Abit expensive $25 each. Volcanoes, Frying Pan Lake. Walked about 3 klicks and took a bus back up. 1 st classRead more
Rotorua
November 19, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Stayed the night with the smell of Sulfer burning our noses. Went soaking in the thermal pools at Rotorua . Rather chili.
Going to drive south an hour or so and stay the night in a B & B.
Ate atRead more
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November 21, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
As you can see we’re on the beach in an Art Deco town called Napier NZ on the east coast of the north island. Bought some white pants from a guy in a clothing store who is from Calgary and had greatRead more
Waipukuau City of
November 22, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Stayed at the Holiday campground in Waipukurau. Went to library to print, sign and scan docs back to title company because they spelled something wrong.
Heading towards Wellington to catch a ferryRead more
Northend of South Island
November 24, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Stayed at a nice little campground. Cute little stream running through it. Got in around 6:00 pm. Had wine, cheese & crackers.
Met Erin from Auction.com on the ferry.
Going to find a auto glass shopRead more
Wellington
November 24, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
Stayed at a very nice hotel in Wellington. The van got broke into. Nothing stolen
Rode the ferry 3 hours to Picton. Met the gal that did all the social media for Auction.com ( see Ed
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November 25, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 0 °C
We had a new minivan delv. to us from Christchurch to Blenham.
We are on our way to Nelson and stopped by a camping park where they film a scene or two from the Hobbit.
Met a lawyer from Estonia.Read more
Nelson
November 26, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 0 °C
We spent the night at the beautiful Pelorus Bridge campground where Peter Jackson shot a scene of the Hobbit. Great kitchen, showers & deck
We ate at the Muscle Pot where I had NZ green oysters andRead more
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November 29, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 22 °C
At Nelson Lake National Park. Ells!!! Big freaking Ells! Some 36” and 80 years old.
Stayed one night. The showers were done. Went to the village and went to a Hostel and took a $2 shower.
Foul Wind to Greymouth
December 1, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Grey mouth is the Butte or Aberdeen of NZ.
Everyone still has a mullet and wife beater t shirts and eats Big Mac, Coke and frys for breakfast.
Spent the night on the beach. At 4:45 am a loudRead more
Greymouth to Haas
December 1, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
Stayed on the beach last night. Had a fire and spaghetti. Local assholes circled our van at 4:45 am.
Rained all day on our drive.
Wanaka
December 2, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Stayed in Haast last night with all the Chinese bus loads.
Sue and I had ribeye steaks.
Beautiful drive over the pass the the road was filled with stupid fucking bumper hugging idiots.
MeetingRead more
Camping at Mossburn
December 7, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
Stayed at a lovely campground in a small simple cabin and worked on Wagon Wheel song. Met a captain on one of the yachts owned by the King of Quatar. Heading for Doubtful Bay for a overnight cruise.
Manapouri
December 7, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
On our way to Doubtful Sound.
Floating Doubtful Bay
December 8, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 0 °C
Just practiced Wagon Wheel. Should have gone out on the boat tenders or kayaks?
It quit raining just long enough for it to be enjoyable.
Susan’s doing great on singing and the lyrics!
Christchurch
December 12, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Just dropped off the lucky van and picking up Maui motor home to ferry between Christchurch and Auckland.
They charge $7 per 100 km and $5 day.
They pay for ferry we basically get the van for $12Read more
HW Stop for breakfast on east coast
December 12, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
Stopped for breakfast at Kaikoura. There are limestone caves here which are now closed to earthquakes.
Stayed in our Maui Renault van near the HW near and old bridge. Just putting the wraps onRead more
Outside Kaikora ( bad spelling)
December 13, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 0 °C
We drove out of town on Old Beach Road. Beautiful long black sand beach. Really fine sand. Tour planes and hell’s looking for whales I guess?
Kailoura NZ
December 13, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Very cute little beach side town, not to be missed. Rebuilding after 7.8 earthquake in 2016. Known for crayfish and marine mammal watching
Auckland
December 16, 2019 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 21 °C
Just got my temporary passport. Heading to Australia tomorrow.
Going to movie, dinner and and an Open Mike at the Thirsty Dog tonight!
Melborne Austrailia
December 17, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 27 °C
Eating dinner. Had a four hour flight between Auckland and here. Took an Ambian and slept 3 hours. Went to a music store but couldn’t find a C harp.
Hobart
December 20, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
Galleria Salamanca was the name of our hotel Donna & Carl were our hosts.
Wonderful city. Got. $42 parking ticket!
Boat Harbor
December 21, 2019 in Australia ⋅ ☀️ 18 °C
Bought a van for $4000 Auzzie $ which translates to about $2800 USD. 1989 Toyota with 300,000+ miles. Going to put new shocks and tires on it.
We returned the rental car. Took us two try’s to findRead more
Burnie Tazzy
December 24, 2019 in Australia ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Well it’s Christmas Eve and I’m in bed at 9:11.
Worked abit on the van but spent most of the day running around picking up supplies.
First stop was the carpet store for indoor/ outdoor carpetRead more
