Some say the world will end in fire, Some say in ice. From what I’ve tasted of desire, I hold with those who favor fire; But if… Read more “Fjord Land, South Island, New Zealand”
Category: New Zealand
How to talk New Zealand
While most of us have trouble telling an Aussie accent from a Kiwi accent (and that’s a serious error in these parts), here’s a hint. In New… Read more “How to talk New Zealand”
Tauranga, Rotorua, and Te Puia
We didn’t actually get into Tauranga; we docked a few kilometers away and took a van to Rotorua to see Te Puia. Te Puia is where most… Read more “Tauranga, Rotorua, and Te Puia”
Day 2: Devonport
While housing is expensive, the 15,000 people who live there can walk to work in a few minutes, if they work on the island, or ferry to… Read more “Day 2: Devonport”
Auckland Days 1 and 2
These are the days we were supposed to be here. The weather here has been dry for several weeks; Thursday (day 1) had steady rain all day… Read more “Auckland Days 1 and 2”
