David Weiss

Joined December 2022 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

New Zealand
- Jan 30, 2023, 6:35pm · ⛅ 77 °F Altitude: Sealevel
  Fiji Western Ba Province Viseisei Nasagale Creek -17.69, 177.41166717°41’24” S 177°24’42” E
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Day 26
Last Day
January 30 in Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
We went out to a great seafood dinner at the marina in Denarou.

The Fijians pride themselves on great a cappella voices and we were treated to it at the restaurant and twice in the day that followed. After our final breakfast, with singing, we had our last dip in the pool.

The afternoon before our flight we toured for 5 hours with a driver and guide. Local market in Nadi was first. Then a drive by a famous Hindu Sri Siva Subramaniya temple. A nice man told us all about why it was closed this week to visitors. Lunch at a local place, then the orchids at the Botanical gardens (built by Raymond Burr). Then a tour of a historic Fijian village that boasts the number of prime ministers and other top officials that hail from there (and singing!).

Back to the hotel to catch a quick shower and collect our bags for the overnight flight home.Read more
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New Zealand
- Jan 29, 2023, 3:32pm · ⛅ 77 °F Altitude: 13 m
  Fiji Western Ba Province Sikituru Denarau Island -17.775377, 177.36691817°46’31” S 177°22’1” E
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Day 25
Bula Fiji
January 29 in Fiji ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
Standing in line in immigration we met some people from Alaska who are good friends of a couple we traveled with in New Zealand.

The Raddison here is a big family resort. We found the adult only pool and had a great Lebanese lunch. Last night's dinner at the buffet was mediocre so we booked the Thai and Italian restaurants for the remainder of our stay.

Lovely chats with the Aussies and Kiwis that vacation here. Prices are all listed in FJD, AUD and NZD. Looks like a thunderstorm sweeps through every afternoon to cool the evenings off. BULA BULA.Read more
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New Zealand
- Jan 28, 2023, 3:06pm · ☁️ 61 °F Altitude: 15 m
  New Zealand Canterbury Christchurch City Burnside Christchurch International Airport -43.496704, 172.52322143°29’48” S 172°31’24” E
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Day 24
Cristchurch and Away
January 28 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
We woke up to disastrous news for our fellow travelers. Auckland airport was closed due to torrential rains. We on the other hand had a pleasant morning walking around Christchurch. Then to the airport for our flight to Fiji. We had to check our NZ honey into quarantine and should get it back at our departure.Read more
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New Zealand
- Jan 27, 2023 · ⛅ 77 °F Altitude: 9 m
  New Zealand Canterbury Christchurch City Mairehau -43.51, 172.63166743°30’36” S 172°37’54” E
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Day 23
Road to Christchurch
January 27 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 77 °F
All AM in the van. Stopped at interesting rock formations and learned about the fault line we drove along.

Nice seafood lunch at the beach in Christchurch then a tour of the Botanical Gardens and earthquake museum to learn about that and the rebuilding after the big one in 2011.

Our final night includes a home hosted dinner. Bernie won an award for best guess of travel distance (2000KM) Lots of laughs and hugs and tipping.Read more
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New Zealand
- Jan 26, 2023, 5:30pm · ☁️ 61 °F Altitude: 665 m
  New Zealand Canterbury Selwyn District Bealey McKay Stream -43.035121, 171.6474543°2’6” S 171°38’51” E
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Day 22
Sheep Farming
January 26 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 61 °F
The Lodge and working farm are owned by the same family as the last place. We had a tour of the sheep farm. Watching the dogs work, shearing, and why Marino wool is the BEST IN THE WORLD.
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- Jan 26, 2023, 2:00pm · ☁️ 63 °F Altitude: 729 m
  New Zealand Canterbury Selwyn District Arthur's Pass -42.938333, 171.56166742°56’18” S 171°33’42” E
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Day 22
Devils Punchbowl Waterfall
January 26 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
A hike up the mountain to a wonderful waterfall. Of course this is the only time in the trip so far with significant rain. Came back to the lodge through Arthur's Pass.
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New Zealand
- Jan 26, 2023, 10:00am · ⛅ 63 °F Altitude: 602 m
  New Zealand Ribbonwood Stream -43.096693, 171.78013243°5’48” S 171°46’48” E
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Day 22
Lake Pearson
January 26 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Kayak trip on Lake Pearson. Then weeding invasive pine trees. Learned about braided rivers. And of course looking for birds.
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New Zealand
- Jan 25, 2023, 11:00pm · ☁️ 59 °F Altitude: 154 m
  New Zealand West Coast Westland District Fox Glacier -43.46373, 170.01404443°27’49” S 170°0’51” E
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Day 21
Fox Glacier
January 25 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Stopped to view the glacier along the drive. Pretty far away.
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New Zealand
- Jan 25, 2023, 5:47pm · ⛅ 64 °F Altitude: 675 m
  New Zealand Canterbury Selwyn District Bealey McKay Stream -43.035, 171.64166743°2’6” S 171°38’30” E
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Day 21
Arthur's Pass
January 25 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 64 °F
A long day of driving and we climbed up to the mountains. Not as much snow as I expected here. A big day planned for tomorrow.
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New Zealand
- Jan 25, 2023, 11:00am · ☁️ 59 °F Altitude: 155 m
  New Zealand West Coast Westland District Franz Josef Tatare Stream -43.38518, 170.18286443°23’7” S 170°10’58” E
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Day 21
Franz Joseph
January 25 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Sotopped in the AM to see the Kiwi hatching center. All but extinct due to invasive stoats and possum (the fuzzy Aussie kind) and Tuatara Lizards, also endangered.
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