Dana's Top 10 lessons from down under

WOW! Through magic of modern time travel, I left Auckland at 7:30p on 11/27, and I arrived in Denver at 5:00p on the same day. Whoa. Time travel really takes it out of you. Maybe that's were jet lagLes mer
WOW! Through magic of modern time travel, I left Auckland at 7:30p on 11/27, and I arrived in Denver at 5:00p on the same day. Whoa. Time travel really takes it out of you. Maybe that's were jet lagLes mer
We got a late start out of Russell but took our time heading to Auckland. We stopped at Jesters and had pies. They are quite popular here, pies, that is. They are like chicken pot pies, but better,Les mer
We boarded the R. Tucker Thompson at 9:50 this morning. She's a tall, masted ship, which has previously circumnavigated the globe. The crew let us help trim the sails, tie down the ropes, and ILes mer
We were off to the dive shop, bright and early. Got checked in, then called home to wish everybody a happy Thanksgiving. We boarded the Calypso, and sailed out to Poor Knights Islands. They are notLes mer
Today was a travel day, crossing the length of the country, from southernly Te Anau to northernly Tutukaka. Why on earth would you visit a place called Tutukaka? Some of the best diving in the world,Les mer
We were up early today and on the bus without a hitch. Our driver/guide was Alec, and he was a smart one. Loved bashing the Aussies. Apparently that's a national past time here. We took the busLes mer
We were up and at 'em early today; caught the coach, with a lot of blue hairs, and rode to Lake Manapouri. It's the fifth largest lake in NZ and the second deepest. The lake wasn't our destination,Les mer
We took our time getting up this morning. I was feeling better physically but was still a little disappointed about having to cancel yesterday. We had a late breakfast and decided to take a mammothLes mer
Well, we had to cancel our 4 day trek. I woke up very ill, with a puking, needle in the eye, wish-I-were-dead, migraine. Because the track is so regulated, you must leave on the date and time that youLes mer
We left the campa today with a fond farewell. I must say I am looking forward to a mattress tonight! We did a little shopping in the town centre, then boarded the bus for Te Anau. Te Anau is theLes mer