Kudat
September 26, 2017 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 31 °C
One week of relaxation. Enjoying beach views from our hut.
"Mr Barry" was asked to open the new seafood restaurant.
Kota Kinabalu
September 27, 2017 in Malaysia ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Singapore
September 29, 2017 in Singapore ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Visiting Richard & Irene before or next flight. Visited the Bay Gardens and the Mandarin Bay hotel observation deck. Getting excited for our next destination! 🐠🌴🌏
Nanayu Lailai
October 1, 2017 in Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 26 °C
We are now in "Fiji time", it's like a paradise island after a 10hr flight and 3hr boat trip.
Blue lagoon
October 3, 2017 in Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
We enjoyed a day on the beach. Snorkelling was good, we found star fish, clown fish, sea cucumber, leopard fish, puffer fish, trigger fish, butterfly fish, lion fish amongst others.
Fighting fire Fiji style
October 4, 2017 in Fiji ⋅ 🌙 23 °C
Our host's son thought he would light his first fire today to clear some farm land. The wind decided to pick up and the fire spread across half the island. We had to run up the hill with machetes andRead more
Sonaisali Island
October 6, 2017 in Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 29 °C
Relaxing on the mainland for a few days before we catch another plane.
Queenstown
October 9, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
What a difference a day makes, gone from 30C beaches to 12C and snowy mountains.
We both had our first hair cuts since leaving, I'm looking less grey now.
Pickup our camper van today and ready toRead more
Milford Sound cruise
October 11, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 20 °C
Up early to catch the morning ferry. Did you know it's not actually a "sound" but a fjord. The Norwegian word was not in the English vocabulary when it was named. Lots of photos taken, you will lookRead more
Crown range summit
October 11, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 5 °C
Free camping looking over Queenstown tonight. No bathroom facilities but that's not stopping us enjoying some beer, wine and cheese. Star gazing is pretty phenomenal as well!
Wanaka
October 12, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
A couple of small walks around Wanaka. Photos from Mt Iron and Rocky mountain.
We camped up at Diamond Lake for the night.
Isthmus peak
October 13, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
A short 4 hour walk to the viewpoint. 1386 metres
Franz Josef glacier
October 14, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
This glacier is disappearing at an alarming rate. If ever you needed to see the affects of climate change in the last decade, take a look at the picture from 2008-2012.
Arthur's pass
October 14, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 8 °C
Stayed here on our way to Christchurch.
Christchurch
October 15, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
6 years on the city is still rebuilding after the earthquake.
Kaikora (road closed!)
October 15, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Stayed outside the town this evening as the road north is closed due to reconstruction works following last year's earthquake.
Hope Saddles Lookout
October 17, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌬 11 °C
After a 5hr detour we decided to stay here for the night.
Renwick / Blenheim
October 18, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Stopped off at Pelorus bridge, a film location for "The Hobbit" (barrel scene for you avid fans). Camped up at cloudy bay which was very picturesque. Went a stroll through the vineyards of Renwick toRead more
Wellington
October 19, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Visited Te Papa museum where the Gallipoli exhibition was brought to life by Peter Jackson's life like models. There was also a giant squid on show that had been caught in waters around Antarctica.Read more
Omori (Lake Taupo)
October 20, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
My enthusiasm for gum boot throwing ended rather quickly as I managed to sprain a finger. 20 meters was not enough to beat the men's record of 48.5 (not sure if that's a local or world record).Read more
Skydiving over Lake Taupo
October 21, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
Jumped out at 15000ft for one minute free-fall!
Somewhere close to a river
October 22, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 11 °C
Visited Kerosene creek, Rotorua and the redwood forest.
Hobbiton / Middle Earth
October 23, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 11 °C
Went to Hobbiton, Phoebe tried to audition. Tasted the Hobbit stout, only available at the Green Dragon pub. Sept 22 is national Hobbit day.
Later went for a walk to the Blue Spring. 70% of NewRead more
Auckland
October 25, 2017 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 14 °C
Last stop in NZ before we go back to the future!
Buenos Aires
October 25, 2017 in Argentina ⋅ ⛅ 23 °C
Time travel complete! It's Wednesday 5pm, when we left Auckland it was Wednesday 8pm.
TravelerIs it a luxury hut?
Barry ClarkNo. They are eco friendly 😉 i.e. No toilet paper!