Archive for the ‘New Zealand’ Category

An Overpriced Adventure City

Monday, December 29th, 2008

Bungy Jump $165 Shotover Jet $109 Dart Jet $199 Skydive $299 (Prices in NZ dollars) These are just a few activities in one of the world’s biggest adventure city.  Sadly, my wallet was close to being empty.  However, I didn’t let my near-empty wallet stop me from having fun! Two women from Argentina relax on [...]

Admiring the Glaciers

Sunday, December 28th, 2008

As the global warming continue to melt our precious planet, it is extremely imperative to view the glaciers, snow capped mountains, and all the natural wonders of our planet in order to be able to gain appreciation for caring our own environment.  Visiting the Fox Glacier in South Island was an experience that I absolutely [...]

Living the life of a shepherd

Saturday, December 27th, 2008

Flocks of sheep dash across the field causing dust to leap into the air – an image that depicted the intensity and the speed of sheep running across the terrain.  Mountains ascend from the grassy field and a scintillating lake.  A herder watches the sheep being crammed into a small area surrounded by gates.  A [...]

Enjoy the images

Friday, December 26th, 2008

There are very few places in the world that are just as special as Kaikoura, an area in the South Island.  This place is one of the few places where I would never get tired of going for an exercise walk.  Yellow grass adorns the landscape along with cylindrical haystacks.  Snow-capped mountains rest in the [...]

Riding through the rainy Marlbrough Sounds

Wednesday, December 24th, 2008

Rain splashes against the windows on the bus. Smoky like-clouds covering the sky cause a mood of dreariness and the feeling of not wanting to be adventurous.  It’s hard to imagine the majesty of New Zealand.  Unfortunately, we can’t control Mother Nature or create a powerful machine to change the weather.  Sometimes we need to [...]