by Neil | May 18, 2008 | Life, New Zealand, Personal, rambling post that goes all over the place, The Woodsman, Travel, Writing
Well, I’m back in the UK again, sat upon my bright red couch and trying to stay awake until the sun goes down. It occurred to me – after I’d done it – that working out I’d been up since 11pm Friday UK time wasn’t the best way to go...by Neil | May 13, 2008 | Holiday, New Zealand, Personal, Travel
We’re still in Christchurch, although our time here is now drawing to a close, just one more day and then it’s back to Wellington. Friday was spent exploring the city centre; we took in the square and some of the shops before venturing into the aquarium where we saw –...by Neil | May 8, 2008 | Holiday, New Zealand, Personal, Travel
We’re in Christchurch now having spent yesterday travelling down from Wellington. I don’t really associate New Zealand or Australia with having different words for stuff although I’m not sure why as clearly in America they’ve got a whole raft of different vocabulary...by Neil | May 6, 2008 | Holiday, New Zealand, Personal, Travel
Tuesday was our first full day in New Zealand. Monday, we arrived at M and C’s a little after ten. We spent the rest of the day trying to stay awake by exploring the village of Hataitai near M and C’s house in Wellington. The village is quite small and has a nice...by Neil | May 4, 2008 | gives up writing tags and has a shower, Holiday, jetlag, New Zealand, Travel
I am now in Wellington having been traveling for around thirty-five hours. That means this post may make even less sense than normal and without even considering that I’m doing it on my mobile. Anyway, I’m rambling. I do that. The flight out was good but...by Neil | May 3, 2008 | Holiday, New Zealand, Personal, Travel
I’m tapping this out in the departure lounge at Heathrow, our jumbo just the other side of the glass. Looking forward to a long break in New Zealand. I’ll be gone for a few weeks and, although I will be posting periodically, it may take a little longer...