Almost ready to go…

Almost ready to go…

23 Dec 2014 | travel

Spent a quiet day at the Christchurch Museum and the Botanical Gardens enjoying the sun. I almost stole this bike from the museum but then decided to call baggage services again. My bike has now actually arrived in New Zealand and is being flown down to Christchurch...
Akaroa

Akaroa

22 Dec 2014 | travel

Having gotten news that my bike ought to arrive around one o’clock today in Auckland, I estimated that it would take at least till evening for it to arrive in Christchurch. So I ventured on a trip to the Banks peninsula southeast of Christchurch. The bus trip...
Christchurch

Christchurch

21 Dec 2014 | travel

Arrived in Christchurch after a pleasant flight with Air NewZealand. Walked through Christchurch which looks like a warzone. It is being rebuilt after the 2011 earthquake and I estimate that it will take another 10 years until they’re finished. Some beautiful...
One down, two to go.

One down, two to go.

20 Dec 2014 | travel

After a very sunny day and a nice hike up mount Ngongotaha I left Rotorua yesterday evening. Back in Auckland, the weather turned rainy again. But then I got a call from baggage services! One of my bags had arrived. After a lazy morning spent mostly shopping that news...
Rotorua

Rotorua

18 Dec 2014 | travel, universe

Today was the first really nice day in New Zealand. The Hobbiton tour was a success (see previous post). The weather has started to get better and the merciless New Zealand sun burned down so hot that it was uncomfortable within minutes. The frequent light showers...