FidschiWestern DivisionBa ProvinceViseiseiNasagale Creek17°41’24” S 177°24’42” E
30. Januar 2023 in Fidschi ⋅ ⛅ 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 thatWeiterlesen
FidschiWestern DivisionBa ProvinceSikituruDenarau Island17°46’31” S 177°22’1” E
29. Januar 2023 in Fidschi ⋅ ⛅ 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 onlyWeiterlesen
NeuseelandCanterburyChristchurch CityBurnsideChristchurch International Airport43°29’48” S 172°31’24” E
28. Januar 2023 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 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 theWeiterlesen
NeuseelandCanterburyChristchurch CityMairehau43°30’36” S 172°37’54” E
27. Januar 2023 in Neuseeland ⋅ ⛅ 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 andWeiterlesen
NeuseelandCanterburySelwyn-DistriktBealeyMcKay Stream43°2’6” S 171°38’51” E
26. Januar 2023 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 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.
NeuseelandCanterburySelwyn-DistriktArthur's Pass42°56’18” S 171°33’42” E
26. Januar 2023 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 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.
NeuseelandRibbonwood Stream43°5’48” S 171°46’48” E
26. Januar 2023 in Neuseeland ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Kayak trip on Lake Pearson. Then weeding invasive pine trees. Learned about braided rivers. And of course looking for birds.
NeuseelandWest CoastWestland DistrictFox Glacier43°27’49” S 170°0’51” E
25. Januar 2023 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 59 °F
Stopped to view the glacier along the drive. Pretty far away.
NeuseelandCanterburySelwyn-DistriktBealeyMcKay Stream43°2’6” S 171°38’30” E
25. Januar 2023 in Neuseeland ⋅ ⛅ 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.
NeuseelandWest CoastWestland DistrictFranz JosefTatare Stream43°23’7” S 170°10’58” E
25. Januar 2023 in Neuseeland ⋅ ☁️ 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.
