here are some pictures (yes I'm being lazy I haven't blogged in a while and my brian is fried)
Westport
Punakaiki
After the walk I managed to squeeze in a jetboating ride!
Group Photo!
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Saturday 28 May 2011
Westport and punakaiki walks
headed down from Westport to punakaiki for some more walks.
here are some pictures (yes I'm being lazy I haven't blogged in a while and my brian is fried)
Westport
Punakaiki
After the walk I managed to squeeze in a jetboating ride!
Group Photo!
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here are some pictures (yes I'm being lazy I haven't blogged in a while and my brian is fried)
Westport
Punakaiki
After the walk I managed to squeeze in a jetboating ride!
Group Photo!
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Friday 27 May 2011
Ferries king kong scenery and tim tams
After leaving river valley and having just a one night stop in wellington (capital city of new zealand don't worry I will be coming back!) I took the ferry from the north island to the south.
here are a few pictures, too me it looks like the setting of the king kong remake movie.
What do you think?
Jumped off the ferry and ended up in Nelson, for our overnight stay.
where their was beer tasting and a lovely walk along the vinyard.
too bad I was asleep for this then woke up and watched a DVD while eating Tim Tams!
Oh well even a traveler needs a day off.
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here are a few pictures, too me it looks like the setting of the king kong remake movie.
What do you think?
Jumped off the ferry and ended up in Nelson, for our overnight stay.
where their was beer tasting and a lovely walk along the vinyard.
too bad I was asleep for this then woke up and watched a DVD while eating Tim Tams!
Oh well even a traveler needs a day off.
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Monday 23 May 2011
The middle of Fucking nowhere
welcome to the sticks people. No cash machines only one place of accommodation.
took a walk around the national park where I think some parts of lord of the Rings where filmed judge for yourself (click pics to enlarge).
had a good walk around was hungry so had dinner
Chicken in a tin anyone?
after about 2 hours drive came to our accommodation
checked in and started playing drinking games
Ring of fire anyone...
Again had a few too many and conked out in bed.
*hic*
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took a walk around the national park where I think some parts of lord of the Rings where filmed judge for yourself (click pics to enlarge).
had a good walk around was hungry so had dinner
Chicken in a tin anyone?
after about 2 hours drive came to our accommodation
checked in and started playing drinking games
Ring of fire anyone...
Again had a few too many and conked out in bed.
*hic*
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Friday 20 May 2011
Underground food, chiefs and drinking games!
Getting on it!
day started early like any other on the kiwi bus headed off at 7:30am
and hit our first stop, a short walk around (insert)
took a stroll over a bridge maximum load 10 people
Does this look like 10 people to you?
Hmmmmmmmm
More pics
Ohhhh
once the walk was over, we got dropped back to our hostel run headed out to "haikaki"
This event was made up of a Maori tribe showing you tribal techniques and tools used years ago along with a play.
on the ride over a "chief" was nominated and had to face a tribal warrior, before entering
Once we entered A tour was given around the tribal village.
Followed by a play
Next was the main feast which had been cooked underground for hours.
little speech after food....
once the biggest meal of my life was consumed headed back to the hostel near the bar for pool
Created a team called badgerhamster heroes for the pub quiz
Done 4 challenges which ended with me on stage in my boxers (clothes line challenge!)
Lost the game but got a free drink and 3 free shots
all and all a pretty good day!
Getting on it tomorrow White water rafting in watitmo caves!
:-)
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day started early like any other on the kiwi bus headed off at 7:30am
and hit our first stop, a short walk around (insert)
took a stroll over a bridge maximum load 10 people
Does this look like 10 people to you?
Hmmmmmmmm
More pics
Ohhhh
once the walk was over, we got dropped back to our hostel run headed out to "haikaki"
This event was made up of a Maori tribe showing you tribal techniques and tools used years ago along with a play.
on the ride over a "chief" was nominated and had to face a tribal warrior, before entering
Once we entered A tour was given around the tribal village.
Followed by a play
Next was the main feast which had been cooked underground for hours.
little speech after food....
once the biggest meal of my life was consumed headed back to the hostel near the bar for pool
Created a team called badgerhamster heroes for the pub quiz
Done 4 challenges which ended with me on stage in my boxers (clothes line challenge!)
Lost the game but got a free drink and 3 free shots
all and all a pretty good day!
Getting on it tomorrow White water rafting in watitmo caves!
:-)
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Location:Roturua
Monday 16 May 2011
Money Money Money!
As I write this I will tell you the wonderful tale of the pain in the arse I have had over the past few days.
pain in the arse #1
being locked out of an account, and not being able to add any cash to this card whatsover we have
cash card number 1. STA CARD MASTERCARD
Like I mentioned before I have a two cash cards to keep me going on this trip. This is one of them but I have been locked out of my account.
This is genius the uk based customer service number is open 9am to 6pm to help you with this.
Which would be ok if there was not an 11 hour time difference between me and the UK, Since I am in New Zealand!!
however the lost and stolen number is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
seriously what idiot thought of this? if my account is locked and I can't put money on it, its as good as lost or stolen right? So why don't you have the customer service number open 24/7 too?
dipshits.
pain in the arse #2
trying to top up my AA card (another cash card) but not being able to do so, because of verify by visa.
Veritfy by Visa - Useless shite
to give you an idea why this is useless, let me give you a rundown how I would top up my AA card
now after 9 steps you would think that was enough right? no, then you have to verfiy by visa by putting in ANOTHER PASSWORD!
and when I do, it doesn't work this shit comes up!
pain in the arse #3
Adding funds to Skype to resolve issues above
Skype very useful if you can wait
So to call these people and sort this out I decided to use skype. Why? because its 1.4 pence a minute. Cheap as chips and if I keep getting locked out of my accounts, I'll be selling organs to make it home.
I created an account with Skype, and adding calling credit by paypal.
Checked my account afterwards and no funds added.
ok whats going on?
reading the statement of my credit, it turns out I have to wait 4 days for my credit to be activated.
It takes 4 days to be able to call someone.
Or you could use a mastercard like the two I have blocked and its instant.
right ok, now how I am supposed to phone anyone.
4 DAYS! I bought stuff worth over a grand and it takes 2 seconds for the funds to clear!
but adding ten quid worth of calling credit on skype 4 DAYS.
If I make it home it will be a miracle.
pain in the arse #1
being locked out of an account, and not being able to add any cash to this card whatsover we have
cash card number 1. STA CARD MASTERCARD
This is genius the uk based customer service number is open 9am to 6pm to help you with this.
Which would be ok if there was not an 11 hour time difference between me and the UK, Since I am in New Zealand!!
however the lost and stolen number is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
seriously what idiot thought of this? if my account is locked and I can't put money on it, its as good as lost or stolen right? So why don't you have the customer service number open 24/7 too?
dipshits.
pain in the arse #2
trying to top up my AA card (another cash card) but not being able to do so, because of verify by visa.
Veritfy by Visa - Useless shite
to give you an idea why this is useless, let me give you a rundown how I would top up my AA card
- log in
- username
- password
- enter account number
- enter birthdate
- enter secret password
- then select "top up card"
- select account to top up with
- enter security code of card
- enter amount you wish to top up.
now after 9 steps you would think that was enough right? no, then you have to verfiy by visa by putting in ANOTHER PASSWORD!
and when I do, it doesn't work this shit comes up!
so ive topped up this card before, bought a million things online, but when I go away Verify by visa decides to stop up me adding cash!
Why?
they give you a phone number to call, if this happens so I do, and this is what I get
"Due to an emergency evacutaion of the building we cannot take your call"
riiigggghhhttttt. So where the fuck are you based then? and if I have a problem online can't it be resolved online so I don't have to ring your evacuated building?
ring an empty building. right
Adding funds to Skype to resolve issues above
Skype very useful if you can wait
So to call these people and sort this out I decided to use skype. Why? because its 1.4 pence a minute. Cheap as chips and if I keep getting locked out of my accounts, I'll be selling organs to make it home.
Checked my account afterwards and no funds added.
ok whats going on?
reading the statement of my credit, it turns out I have to wait 4 days for my credit to be activated.
It takes 4 days to be able to call someone.
Or you could use a mastercard like the two I have blocked and its instant.
right ok, now how I am supposed to phone anyone.
- cashcard 1 locked - cannot phone due to time difference
- cashcard 2 locked- due to verify by visa
- Skype - wait 4 days to call anyone for no reason
4 DAYS! I bought stuff worth over a grand and it takes 2 seconds for the funds to clear!
but adding ten quid worth of calling credit on skype 4 DAYS.
If I make it home it will be a miracle.
Sunday 15 May 2011
1st day on the kiwi experience!
after a very bad nights kip ( 2 hours ) due to the guy sleeping next to me shouting in his sleep
"Jake we have to go at 3!"
Or something like that I woke up at 7am packed my bags in the dark and headed out.
Waiting for the bus my eye caught this poster
is there some kind of international bald epidemic going on????
I saw this poster in Singapore
and this random one in Singapore too!
anyways the kiwi bus turned up as green as grass and we were greeted by our driver "bods"
driving up to mercury bay the scenery is amazing
Stopped off for a sandwich and saw this very nice shop
hhhhmmmmm.....
no comment
Took a short walk to the beach
bearing in mind this is winter it was not cold but not very hot either, you could still chill at the beach.
Tiredness kicking in I downed a can of caffeine
Red bull gives you wings
Some more pics
Off to the next stop!
"Jake we have to go at 3!"
Or something like that I woke up at 7am packed my bags in the dark and headed out.
Waiting for the bus my eye caught this poster
is there some kind of international bald epidemic going on????
I saw this poster in Singapore
and this random one in Singapore too!
anyways the kiwi bus turned up as green as grass and we were greeted by our driver "bods"
driving up to mercury bay the scenery is amazing
Stopped off for a sandwich and saw this very nice shop
hhhhmmmmm.....
no comment
Took a short walk to the beach
bearing in mind this is winter it was not cold but not very hot either, you could still chill at the beach.
Tiredness kicking in I downed a can of caffeine
Red bull gives you wings
Some more pics
Off to the next stop!
Bags returned now freshened up you got to freshen up don't you know freshen up
woken up this morning by the two Irish girls checking out of our room, they left us with 4 bottles of cider and some travel guides!
Result!
bags still didn't arrive so went out for a walkabout and grabbed breakfast waited around a bit then got our bags!
rushed my arse!
so happy can now continue our trip!
went to skytower to get a view of Auckland by glass in the floor
Visit http://www.kaizenrecords.com/ for all your drum and bass vinyl needs!
Went to the globe bar next door for free pizza!
hit the dance floor had a cc whisky (canadians club) which is the whisky of choice here.
Saw a old Chinese man busting moves on the dance floor and pole dancing
Don't know his name call him
Errr
"hank"
all and all relived to get our bags returned and have a drink to celebrate!
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Result!
bags still didn't arrive so went out for a walkabout and grabbed breakfast waited around a bit then got our bags!
rushed my arse!
so happy can now continue our trip!
went to skytower to get a view of Auckland by glass in the floor
Visit http://www.kaizenrecords.com/ for all your drum and bass vinyl needs!
Went to the globe bar next door for free pizza!
hit the dance floor had a cc whisky (canadians club) which is the whisky of choice here.
Saw a old Chinese man busting moves on the dance floor and pole dancing
Don't know his name call him
Errr
"hank"
all and all relived to get our bags returned and have a drink to celebrate!
Posted using BlogPress from my iPhone
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