NZ is like a fine wine... it takes time to fully enjoy it
NZ is like fire.... hotand full of volcanos!
NZ is like a journey through time and space...
NZ is about cracking open phat beats in a Terrano
NZ is like a about keeping it sweet....
peace out!
Wednesday, 26 November 2008
Yes Yes actually
So yeah, the morning after the party we again saw quite a big load the the young crew. They had also been caning around the car par park in their Terrano and other rubbish cars, it was so random and funny.
We fondly said goodbye to Bethells, the comedy had been great and we have probably made history by going there. They didnt seem used to backpackers. From there we went north up to Baylis beach, a massive stretch of sand with very friendly locals that all drive around on the beach! The dunes were pretty big with crazy sand cliffs above them. The inland countryside had been a bit flat andf boring . Just so changeable.
That evening we went the Lake tarahoa, a really deep freshwater lake with silicon base so there were perfect white sand beaches. The water was blue and so fresh. Like swimming in a bottle of evian. It was idillic, surrounded by forest which the next morning was explored.
later on we went to the Kauri forests, these used to extensivly cover the north island and are full of tropical plants and Kauri trees. We saw one that had a 16.48m Girth trunk, just ridiculous. The storm really kicked off then and it was soaking. We stopped again at Hokianga where there is a large inlet. JC and CG went missioning. The wind was howling and sand was everywhere, wearing us away. Waves were big and stormy and mad in general.
Bay of islands was next. We all hired out some ocean Kyaks from this crazily stoked guy and explored the islands, paddle over from Paihia to Russel where the oldest pub in NZ is.
Next day we were heading south again and found ourselves at sandy bay, we had the beach to ourselves nearly all day. No waves again but we climbed trees, ran, swam biult a sandcastle and found a river inlet where the tide was going in, there were rapids and massive currents, the mucked about the for ages. Jonny was oin the relax day, he devoured his book, well another 100 pages!
It is all just mint and all are having much fun. Missing you all!
We fondly said goodbye to Bethells, the comedy had been great and we have probably made history by going there. They didnt seem used to backpackers. From there we went north up to Baylis beach, a massive stretch of sand with very friendly locals that all drive around on the beach! The dunes were pretty big with crazy sand cliffs above them. The inland countryside had been a bit flat andf boring . Just so changeable.
That evening we went the Lake tarahoa, a really deep freshwater lake with silicon base so there were perfect white sand beaches. The water was blue and so fresh. Like swimming in a bottle of evian. It was idillic, surrounded by forest which the next morning was explored.
later on we went to the Kauri forests, these used to extensivly cover the north island and are full of tropical plants and Kauri trees. We saw one that had a 16.48m Girth trunk, just ridiculous. The storm really kicked off then and it was soaking. We stopped again at Hokianga where there is a large inlet. JC and CG went missioning. The wind was howling and sand was everywhere, wearing us away. Waves were big and stormy and mad in general.
Bay of islands was next. We all hired out some ocean Kyaks from this crazily stoked guy and explored the islands, paddle over from Paihia to Russel where the oldest pub in NZ is.
Next day we were heading south again and found ourselves at sandy bay, we had the beach to ourselves nearly all day. No waves again but we climbed trees, ran, swam biult a sandcastle and found a river inlet where the tide was going in, there were rapids and massive currents, the mucked about the for ages. Jonny was oin the relax day, he devoured his book, well another 100 pages!
It is all just mint and all are having much fun. Missing you all!
too long sorry!
Yep we are back. Apologies for lack of info, the availibility of internet has been scant at best!
Now in Rotorua, just come back through the geothermal park, rather funky, i am loving the volcanic action. We did a night drive down here last night from bay of islands, that was alot of fun and John really kept us on our toes, like a roller coast in the back of our camper :) This morning we hit the slopes with the luge, oh man yes! it was outrageous, so rapid with just a stupid little plastic sledge with 3 wheels. There was hotly contested races, everyone was a winner, crashes were also pretty common!
We picked up the camper in aukland, and headed straight out to Piha on the Tasman Sea, hoping for waves but we were bitterly dissapointed with the 2 foot, still the sea was lush, lions rock was conquered and Piha was so subtropical! Heading back out through on the same day we came across a bush track, we went for it, Jonny decided to stay and give the beds a test! Reports were good! The track was amazing and i got well over excited about plants, its my cross to bear.
Later that day we came to bethells beach for what turned out to be a very bizaare time! After much food and some beers we headed down to the beach and came across some local 17yr olds. The chat started and continued all night. it was really random, we were truly the main event and ended up being invited to a party. They asked if we wanted to join them in 'cracking the tunes from their Terrano man'
It was classic. yes yes oh yey
Now in Rotorua, just come back through the geothermal park, rather funky, i am loving the volcanic action. We did a night drive down here last night from bay of islands, that was alot of fun and John really kept us on our toes, like a roller coast in the back of our camper :) This morning we hit the slopes with the luge, oh man yes! it was outrageous, so rapid with just a stupid little plastic sledge with 3 wheels. There was hotly contested races, everyone was a winner, crashes were also pretty common!
We picked up the camper in aukland, and headed straight out to Piha on the Tasman Sea, hoping for waves but we were bitterly dissapointed with the 2 foot, still the sea was lush, lions rock was conquered and Piha was so subtropical! Heading back out through on the same day we came across a bush track, we went for it, Jonny decided to stay and give the beds a test! Reports were good! The track was amazing and i got well over excited about plants, its my cross to bear.
Later that day we came to bethells beach for what turned out to be a very bizaare time! After much food and some beers we headed down to the beach and came across some local 17yr olds. The chat started and continued all night. it was really random, we were truly the main event and ended up being invited to a party. They asked if we wanted to join them in 'cracking the tunes from their Terrano man'
It was classic. yes yes oh yey
Thursday, 20 November 2008
Auckland, yes actually
Yes Welcome to the blog again!
We are living it up in Auckland, its quite a city, and by the way its also really hot and lovely!
the flight was just torrid, I was not a fan but the stupid little games like Caveman made up for alot. BEWARE THE RED MAMMOTHS! it was ridiculously long and dark all the way until 2hrs out of NZ, a rather strange sensation. The torridness was continued by jet lag into the day of arrival on wednesday, Auckland was less appealing then but we march on doing cultural activities, we did the museum, art galleries and some other stuff that none of us really remebers. We forced through to 7:30 our only excitement being the bungy ride opposite however after this excitement ceased the first on the 'quick list' (mark) hit the bed, the rest of the list was completed over the next 45mins and after blank staring from the window of the hotel i was gone too, the end of the wretched but positive day.
The next morning was ideal, i was awake at 4 but forced back to sleep til 6 then i had to run, to call of the ocean was too much so that was good. That day all feeling pretty good we got on QuickCat 2 to Waiheke Island just off Auckland, it was so stunning, the weather was amazing so we hired out some bikes and beasted around the island, there were hotly contested races and as per JC pushed the boat of sanity away and decided superman on the saddle was the answer to all our problems, he was right! We went all round the crazily beautiful beaches and swam at one, it was freezing! The island was like a paradise, loads of vinyards too. We got the boat back at 8 and went straight to FOODTOWN to get munch for tea and back to hostel.
STAY COOL
We are living it up in Auckland, its quite a city, and by the way its also really hot and lovely!
the flight was just torrid, I was not a fan but the stupid little games like Caveman made up for alot. BEWARE THE RED MAMMOTHS! it was ridiculously long and dark all the way until 2hrs out of NZ, a rather strange sensation. The torridness was continued by jet lag into the day of arrival on wednesday, Auckland was less appealing then but we march on doing cultural activities, we did the museum, art galleries and some other stuff that none of us really remebers. We forced through to 7:30 our only excitement being the bungy ride opposite however after this excitement ceased the first on the 'quick list' (mark) hit the bed, the rest of the list was completed over the next 45mins and after blank staring from the window of the hotel i was gone too, the end of the wretched but positive day.
The next morning was ideal, i was awake at 4 but forced back to sleep til 6 then i had to run, to call of the ocean was too much so that was good. That day all feeling pretty good we got on QuickCat 2 to Waiheke Island just off Auckland, it was so stunning, the weather was amazing so we hired out some bikes and beasted around the island, there were hotly contested races and as per JC pushed the boat of sanity away and decided superman on the saddle was the answer to all our problems, he was right! We went all round the crazily beautiful beaches and swam at one, it was freezing! The island was like a paradise, loads of vinyards too. We got the boat back at 8 and went straight to FOODTOWN to get munch for tea and back to hostel.
STAY COOL
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)