Tag: wanderlust
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Day 4/10: Pass the Syrup, Please

Suffice to say we had left Westport with hope for better days. Yeah, so it still rained. And yeah, my Timberlands are putting in a lot of work. And yes, I saw another seal colony. I swear, I see them every single day. But, we saw the Pancake Rocks…
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Day 3/10: Rain, Rain, Go Away

And yes, a huge group of us are grouchy and grumpy and not OK with how the rain has ruined half of our plans. But, we’re all grouchy and grumpy and suffering together. And really, that’s not that bad…
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Day 2/10: Not-So-Sunny Seal Days

We were stuck in Kaikoura an extra day, which gave us a chance to meet more people on the KiwiExperience. Two busses worth of backpackers makes for a lot of (mis)adventures…
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Day 1/10: I Wish It Was Raining Men Instead

If anyone asked me what I saw in Kaikoura I don’t really have an answer for you. I know the beach can be seen out my window – if you squinted past the sheets of rain. I know there’s a small stretch of town. And I know it has the most diverse sea life in…
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Down By the Bay

This past weekend a large group of international students from AUT got on some buses and headed four hours north to the Bay of Islands. A study in 2006 said it had the second bluest sky in the world. I’d buy that. It’s one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever been…
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Dinner and Drinks Down Under

I enjoy eating. I enjoy trying different foods. And for the most part I’m not entirely picky. That’s why it’s not much of a surprise upon coming to Auckland I’m always up for new things.