Nov 19, 2009 - Final Thoughts

We're preparing for our flight to Australia tomorrow.We're preparing for our flight to Australia tomorrow....

Nov 18, 2009 - Auckland

Vanmiddag in Auckland gearriveerd in de regen en de campervan afgezet en ingechecked in de hostel. ... Er zijn 3 liften naar het observation level op 186m boven de grond en op 40 seconden tijd ben je daar en van daar heb je een mooi uitzicht over Auckland en omgeving, het zicht was vandaag niet perfekt, maar het kon ermee door. ... De grote bedreiging voor de toren en voor gans Auckland komt vanonder de grond. ... Auckland is immers de enige stad in de wereld die op een actief veld van vulkanen is gebouwd. ...

Nov 15, 2009 - Auckland

“The traveler used to go about the world to encounter the natives. Boorstin Just like we did a few days ago back in Wellington, we decided to go around the city of Auckland ourselves with no organized tour. ... We wandered over to the Viaduct Quay where all the trendy Auckland waterfront restaurants are located. ... We found Kermadec, the place we had figured was the one we wanted…highly rated, classy website, located in the right place overlooking the yacht basin and the old America’s Cup contenders that are available for day trips.“The traveler used to go about the world to encounter the natives. Boorstin Just like we did a few days ago back in Wellington, we decided to go around the city of Auckland ourselves with no organized tour. ... We wandered over to the Viaduct Quay where all the trendy Auckland waterfront restaurants are located. ... We found Kermadec, the place we had figured was the one we wanted…highly rated, classy website, located in the right place overlooking the yacht basin and the old America’s Cup contenders that are available for day trips....

Oct 27, 2009 - Oh es gibt Staedte in Neuseeland

Der erste Tag in Auckland war von Regen geprägt. ... Eden im Süden hatte ich eine wunderbare Sicht auf Auckland und Umgebung. ... In einer Kirche,d er Kathedral von Auckland kam ich mit einer älteren Dame ins Gespräch, die auf die Kirche aufgepasst und Touristen begrüßt. ... So als ich durch Auckland spazierte und immer mal wieder in meinem Reiseführer las, wurde erwähnt, dass Auckland auf über 50 Vulkanen erbaut wurde und die sind nicht alle erloschen. ... Das eigentlich interessante war, dass es wohl der einzige Feueralarm in der ganzen Innenstadt von Auckland gewesen sein muss, da am Ende 7 Feuerwehrwagen am Einsatzort waren, die zum Großteil alle rein gar nichts taten. ...

Oct 26, 2009 - Down Under - Under Down

We're tired.We're tired....

Oct 24, 2009 - new zealand

Gisteren, iets na middernacht, geland in Auckland, met een klein half uur vertraging. ... De controle in Auckland was iets grondiger, 1 controle meer dan in Australië, maar op een 40 minuten waren we erdoor en aan de uitgang van de luchthaven stond onze chauffeur ons al op te wachten. ... Eens Auckland uit is het erg dunbevolkt, (meer dan een kwart van de nieuwzeelanders woont in Auckland) en zagen we voornamelijk grote melkveebedrijven, veel koeien en bijna geen stallingen, de beestjes zullen dus heel het jaar rond moeten buiten blijven. ...

Oct 22, 2009 - Soup Anyone?

Destination Auckland. ... It is with mixed emotions that we could see the Auckland skyline as we rounded the bend. ... Our last camp area is a “caravan park” just north over the bridge from Auckland, where we are right on the water and very close to shops and restaurants. ...

Oct 17, 2009 - planning to go

Jan and I are going to leave from Los Angles on November 21, 2009 and arrive 12 hrs later in Auckland NZ. ... We will be staying for five months and will buy a small motor home to cruise the country.Jan and I are going to leave from Los Angles on November 21, 2009 and arrive 12 hrs later in Auckland NZ. ... We will be staying for five months and will buy a small motor home to cruise the country....

Oct 9, 2009 - Auckland - windy and wet!

New Zealand - Auckland Thursday 8th October 2009 We arrive in Auckland at just after midnight and find a shuttle bus to take us to town but we experience a “round the houses” trip as we drop off other passengers at various locations. ... 00 – more than enough for the 2 of us and kept us going all day – Carolyn didn’t even want dinner at night and Neil only ate because he thought he should! Then a wander round town and book a hire car ‘El Cheapo’ – yes, that’s really what they call it - with Jucy and book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch - really cheap - $59 pp, including baggage, that’s only about £30. ... 00GBP for an hour’s flight! In the afternoon we wander round the harbour area – though must be nice in the sun – which we get a bit of! Find a nice bar where we catch the sun going down and listen to some good music! Friday 9th October 2009 Pouring rain most of the morning – and then a trip out to try and find a free WiFi – no success – So, we end up at an Esquire Coffee shop (a bit like Starbucks but not so horrendously expensive – I’m not sure how eco-friendly they are!) but we get 1 hour of free Wi-Fi and a nice cup of coffee for each of us for just $5.New Zealand - Auckland Thursday 8th October 2009 We arrive in Auckland at just after midnight and find a shuttle bus to take us to town but we experience a “round the houses” trip as we drop off other passengers at various locations. ... 00 – more than enough for the 2 of us and kept us going all day – Carolyn didn’t even want dinner at night and Neil only ate because he thought he should! Then a wander round town and book a hire car ‘El Cheapo’ – yes, that’s really what they call it - with Jucy and book a flight from Auckland to Christchurch - really cheap - $59 pp, including baggage, that’s only about £30. ... 00GBP for an hour’s flight! In the afternoon we wander round the harbour area – though must be nice in the sun – which we get a bit of! Find a nice bar where we catch the sun going down and listen to some good music! Friday 9th October 2009 Pouring rain most of the morning – and then a trip out to try and find a free WiFi – no success – So, we end up at an Esquire Coffee shop (a bit like Starbucks but not so horrendously expensive – I’m not sure how eco-friendly they are!) but we get 1 hour of free Wi-Fi and a nice cup of coffee for each of us for just $5....

Sep 29, 2009 - Water, Fire, and More Water August 18-29

Water, Fire,and More Water - Turkey August 18-29 One of the great pleasures of this trip are the warm days, blue skies and the presence of the sea, whether it is the Aegean or the Mediterranean.Water, Fire,and More Water - Turkey August 18-29 One of the great pleasures of this trip are the warm days, blue skies and the presence of the sea, whether it is the Aegean or the Mediterranean....

Sep 27, 2009 - Northern Ho'

North sounds like a great direction to travel, so off we head! After afew hours of driving the GPS is starting to make some sense to us and the new map books we purchased have helped with our navigating.North sounds like a great direction to travel, so off we head! After afew hours of driving the GPS is starting to make some sense to us and the new map books we purchased have helped with our navigating....

Sep 26, 2009 - Auckland, New Zealand

Space truckin’ time…. The roads through and around Auckland are like no other we have experienced. ... They seem to run in every conceivable direction and are not well signed.Space truckin’ time…. The roads through and around Auckland are like no other we have experienced. ... They seem to run in every conceivable direction and are not well signed....