the daily dub

1/28: Updated with photos.

Well, I had an absolute blast in NZ. It’s about time I post a trip report. In it, I will include what I can remember of the itinerary, places to see, and perhaps even a few photos.

My Sister’s Eyes, Milford Sound, New Zealand

First off, we arrived in Christchurch a few days early, to acclimate our selves to the culture (not much difference, really), and to try to meet some chicks (or guys in my sister’s case) at the bars. Worked out better for her… anyway, moving on!

1/3rd of the area of Christchurch is parks. They have a HUGE botanical garden and a HUGE park that turns right into a golf course. The park and botanical gardens are completely open to the public — great city. I highly recommend you budget a whole day to exploring the gardens and the park. Also, do it on the weekend, and there is a neat outdoor market right near the gardens and the old University. Very cool.

Mt. Cook as seen from Braemar Station, New Zealand

Next day, We eventually meet up with a few locals at a bar called the Grumpy Mole, right after I happen to hit on some guy’s girlfriend. To make things worse, this guy is friends with, or at least knows the bouncer, who comes over, points at my *first* drink of the night, and asks “How much have you had to drink?” I laugh at him, cock my head to the side, “You serious? This is my first one..” “Why don’t you head somewhere else?” “Excuse me?” “I know how this guy gets when he’s drunk.” At this point, I just had to laugh, and go meet the people my sister was talking with. Fun night. I met a girl name Jasmine (“Call me Jazz,” she says, as she introduces herself — good start; I like Jazz). Nothing panned out, she was as shy as I am… boo. Very nice girl though. They slipped into the bathroom, and I slipped out of the bar — I felt about as interesting as a fly on the wall that night. Oh well, not at all the reason why I came.

Anyway, the next day was a lazy, hangover recovery day. Didn’t do much. My sister had got a date the previous night… a day on my own.

Braemar Station “Love Shack”, New Zealand

Next day, the tour starts. Since this post is getting long, I’ll put the itinerary and activities in another post. Stay Tuned.

I’m back in the USSR… er… USA. (bonus points if you can name the song quote)

I popped above radar briefly, only to tell the two of you that noticed that I’m too tired to talk (lots of travel time today).

NZ was absolutely insane; I had a blast. I’ll tell you all about it later, and I’ll be back on the radar in a couple days.

Thanks for understanding! Peace!

(also of note: I was in some of the same places that this lady (one of my favorite blogs) was in, at almost the same times…. rad!)

EDIT: by the way, I took over 600 photos… might take me a while to edit. but you’ll see snippets here first.

Heading to NZ for almost 3 weeks. Be back around the 23rd.

Peace!

That was probably the worst 40 hours of my life. The fever broke around midnight last night, thank god, and I feel much, much better.

Now, to pack up and head home for my trip to New Zealand. w00t!

I’ll be back around the 23rd!