Auckland, New Zealand

In the footsteps of Captain Cook (kind of)
May 4, 2008 - Auckland, New Zealand
"I had ambition not only to go farther than any man had ever been before, but as far as it was possible for a man to go." Captain James Cook OK, so my long arduous flight from Narita to Australia, uncomfortable bench kipping in Sydney Airport (G'day!!) and onward trip to New Zealand squeezed into a seat next to a real life giant (he should have...
Placed by Barrie in 148 Days Around the World

Auckland
May 7, 2008 - Auckland, New Zealand
The flight over was thirteen hours butthe in flight games, namely Who wants to be a millionaire?' kept usentertained! Thankfully our mate Graeme (who emigrated there 5 or soyears ago) picked us up at 4am from the airport and we headed overto where he and his parents live for breakfast; cereal with milk!! Ohhow I have missed decent breakfasts!...
Placed by Andrew in Andrew's Travels in 2008

Packing...
April 25, 2008 - Auckland, New Zealand
Well in 8 hours time I will be on the plane.  I started packing my bags last night.  Emptied my cupboard and my top drawer, put all the stuff in my bags, and they were full.  I thought to myself, man I'm doing pretty good, I'll be under my 46kg limit.  But, 2 seconds later I turn around and go "Oh poos," I still hadn't empted 3 drawers!!!...
Placed by Victoria in My Big OE

4 More Sleeps...
April 21, 2008 - Auckland, New Zealand
Well I now only have 4 more sleeps left until I am on the plane.  I picked up my tickets this afternoon, making it all very offical now. This is just a quick journal entry to say thanks to everybody for coming to my farewell/graduation parties over the last 2 weeks.  Was good to catch up with everybody for the last time before I head off on my...
Placed by Victoria in My Big OE

Flight, the Rellies and Balloons
April 16, 2008 - Auckland, New Zealand
First of all, I must apologise for my lack of correspondence!   To be honest I haven’t been up to much to prevent me from writing, but merely enjoying my relatives company, and spending as much time as possible with them.   Well I arrived in Auckland on the 1st of April, and let me tell you that didn’t get off to a good start!   I...
Placed by Cat in My Bond and Me