Nov 11, 2009 - Maoreki to Dunedin

Wednesday Called in to see the Maoreki boulders on the way to Dunedin. ... Decided to get to Te Anau rather than call in at Dunedin as time is flying by, so we spent the day travelling. ... I'm now sitting in the van with views of the lake while Keiht washes up.Wednesday Called in to see the Maoreki boulders on the way to Dunedin. ... Decided to get to Te Anau rather than call in at Dunedin as time is flying by, so we spent the day travelling. ... I'm now sitting in the van with views of the lake while Keiht washes up....

Nov 10, 2009 - Dunedin

excerpted from: An Ode to a Haggis, by Robert Burns By way of translation, I’ll address only one line: “Painch, tripe, or thairm,” means: “Stomach, tripe, or guts” We entered Otago Harbour early this morning and docked at Port Chalmers, the main commercial port for Dunedin. ... Our excursion today was a visit to and tour of Larnach Castle, a 19th Century mansion and grounds situated some 1000 feet above the harbor on a peninsula south of Dunedin. ... After lunch we had free time to wander the gardens and then the bus took us back into town and gave us a highlight tour around the downtown streets of Dunedin pointing out the various landmarks and historic buildings. ... The showcase structure in Dunedin is the 19th Century Railway station, an elaborate, ornate period building that now has multi-purpose utilization. ... Dunedin is a neat, tidy city with a large University population (Otago University) that seasonally increases the town population by about 25,000. ...

Nov 5, 2009 - Invercargill-Dunedin

Vandaag naar Dunedin gereden en daarmee de volledige "Scenic Route of Southland" afgewerkt die start/eindigt in Milford Sound. ... Vandaar doorgereden naar Dunedin. ...

Oct 18, 2009 - Little Schottland

Der Morgen begann mit einem Spass. Danach gings gemeinsam zum Bus und ab Richtung Dunedin. ... Dort angekommen, das Wetter hatte sich zu unserer Freude gebessert, bin ich mit Kyle durch Little Schottland gelaufen (Dunedin sieht wohl aus wie nen Abziehbildchen von Edinburgh, Schottland). ... Mir persoenlich hat die Stadt gut gefallen, wenn man mal von den vielen Huegeln absieht.Der Morgen begann mit einem Spass. Danach gings gemeinsam zum Bus und ab Richtung Dunedin. ... Dort angekommen, das Wetter hatte sich zu unserer Freude gebessert, bin ich mit Kyle durch Little Schottland gelaufen (Dunedin sieht wohl aus wie nen Abziehbildchen von Edinburgh, Schottland). ... Mir persoenlich hat die Stadt gut gefallen, wenn man mal von den vielen Huegeln absieht....

Oct 9, 2009 - Chilly Willy

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Apr 12, 2009 - Thailand (Bangkok, Koh pagan, Koh phi phi, the riots, the whole thing) edited of course

So thailand lets just say it is the craziest place i have ever been, but one of the best also i loved the place and truly got the real thailand experience.So thailand lets just say it is the craziest place i have ever been, but one of the best also i loved the place and truly got the real thailand experience....

Apr 3, 2009 - Dunedin et la Péninsule d’Otago

Sur la route entre le Mont Cook et la côte est de l’île nous nous sommes arrêtés dans le charmant petit village de Clyde de 850 habitants. Arrivé à Dunedin, ville universitaire de 111,000 habitants, nous avons été surpris par « la vie » dans ses rues. ... D’ailleurs, parlant de cafés, c’est surprenant voir à quel point c’est facile de trouver un bon cappuccino en Nouvelle-Zélande; c’est très commun et souvent pas beaucoup plus cher qu’un café filtre! Pour revenir à la ville de Dunedin, on doit dire qu’on a trouvé ses habitants pas mal marginaux; nous avons croisés quelques personnes qui se promenaient nu pieds en plein centre-ville et même un gars qui faisait la poule avec seulement un tablier pour le vêtir (voir la photo!). ... Hier, nous avons passé la journée sur la Péninsule d’Otago qui est merveilleuse non seulement pour ses paysages, mais surtout pour y observer la vie sauvage en mer.Sur la route entre le Mont Cook et la côte est de l’île nous nous sommes arrêtés dans le charmant petit village de Clyde de 850 habitants. Arrivé à Dunedin, ville universitaire de 111,000 habitants, nous avons été surpris par « la vie » dans ses rues. ... D’ailleurs, parlant de cafés, c’est surprenant voir à quel point c’est facile de trouver un bon cappuccino en Nouvelle-Zélande; c’est très commun et souvent pas beaucoup plus cher qu’un café filtre! Pour revenir à la ville de Dunedin, on doit dire qu’on a trouvé ses habitants pas mal marginaux; nous avons croisés quelques personnes qui se promenaient nu pieds en plein centre-ville et même un gars qui faisait la poule avec seulement un tablier pour le vêtir (voir la photo!). ... Hier, nous avons passé la journée sur la Péninsule d’Otago qui est merveilleuse non seulement pour ses paysages, mais surtout pour y observer la vie sauvage en mer....

Mar 29, 2009 - birthday weekend and more

alright not a ton has happend since i last posted one of these but some fun things have happend and want to write them down before i forget. we went and toured the speights brewery in downtown Dunedin, which was alot of fun and really old styled and at the end of the tour you get to stay in the tap room for about 30 mins and try all the different types that the brew there. ... well this was at around 6:00pm so needless to say we all got our money's worth and we released into the downtown half drunk.alright not a ton has happend since i last posted one of these but some fun things have happend and want to write them down before i forget. we went and toured the speights brewery in downtown Dunedin, which was alot of fun and really old styled and at the end of the tour you get to stay in the tap room for about 30 mins and try all the different types that the brew there. ... well this was at around 6:00pm so needless to say we all got our money's worth and we released into the downtown half drunk....

Mar 27, 2009 - Dunedin and the Otago Peninsula

I've just spent two days in Dunedin and am on my way to Christchurch this afternoon by InterCity bus. ... As for Dunedin, a city of 150 000 people founded by the Scotts in the mid nineteen century, it has about as much atmosphere as Mars. ... There are some very nice 19th century buildings but most of it is modern and not particulary appealing.I've just spent two days in Dunedin and am on my way to Christchurch this afternoon by InterCity bus. ... As for Dunedin, a city of 150 000 people founded by the Scotts in the mid nineteen century, it has about as much atmosphere as Mars. ... There are some very nice 19th century buildings but most of it is modern and not particulary appealing....

Feb 26, 2009 - uni of otago the craziest uni ever

so the uni of otago is the craziest place i have ever been to first off i saw on of the craziest and best events ever the toga parade where the freshman all get in togas and run down the streets where the rest of the students line the streets and throw eggs and other nasty stuff at them absolutely insane, i bought some eggs off some guys and threw a few at the freshers as they passed.so the uni of otago is the craziest place i have ever been to first off i saw on of the craziest and best events ever the toga parade where the freshman all get in togas and run down the streets where the rest of the students line the streets and throw eggs and other nasty stuff at them absolutely insane, i bought some eggs off some guys and threw a few at the freshers as they passed....

Feb 8, 2009 - A Great Train Journey (for A Change!)

OK, we know all of you at home have been suffering with the weather and journeys by any form of transport have either been impossible or miserable and it therefore seems odd that we would "choose" to go on a train ride (round trip 4. We arrived back in Dunedin on schedule (real novelty!) at 3. ... 30, John had a quick walk around the NZ Hall of Sporting Fame - very interesting.OK, we know all of you at home have been suffering with the weather and journeys by any form of transport have either been impossible or miserable and it therefore seems odd that we would "choose" to go on a train ride (round trip 4. We arrived back in Dunedin on schedule (real novelty!) at 3. ... 30, John had a quick walk around the NZ Hall of Sporting Fame - very interesting....

Feb 7, 2009 - A Day In The City (dunedin)

Left Mavis at our campsite to have a rest today as we headed into the city centre. First of all headed for the Saturday farmers market at the Dunedin Railway Station (said to be the second most photographed building in the Southern Hemisphere after Sydney Opera House - Liverpool St eat your heart out !!!!). ... The produce is obviously all local so we picked up some nice Neccys and Chezzas (nectarines and cherries) at the market .Left Mavis at our campsite to have a rest today as we headed into the city centre. First of all headed for the Saturday farmers market at the Dunedin Railway Station (said to be the second most photographed building in the Southern Hemisphere after Sydney Opera House - Liverpool St eat your heart out !!!!). ... The produce is obviously all local so we picked up some nice Neccys and Chezzas (nectarines and cherries) at the market ....