Winter in New Zealand
In and around New Zealand
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Why would any sane person pass up one of the few short months of Canadian summer to spend winter in New Zealand?
True, abandoning the most civilized month of the year in Toronto (July) doesn't seem ideal on the surface: Kind of like signing myself up for a year of perpetual winter. (Bad idea).
But that's just being melodramatic. In reality, there are some things that would never occur to me to pass up because of a few degrees celsius. This includes a wedding invitation from a fabulous old friend, in a country that you've always planned on getting to "someday".
As it happens, there are lots of reasons to check out New Zealand in the off-season.
Route taken and entries by Real Traveler Wandering Muse
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Hens in the Mist
Charlotte and Rachel (Anna's extremely well -organized bridesmaids) had my first travels in New Zealand planned long before I arrived: a chalet f... Continue reading »
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TranzScenic across the Southern Alps
This entry isn't so much about Greymouth, as it is about a much-hyped train trip across New Zealand's south island: an eight-hour tour from Chris... Continue reading »
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Anna and Chris' Wedding
The best way to find out what a country's all about, is to stay with a few fun people who lived there all (or almost all) of their lives. Even be... Continue reading »
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Marine Themes
The Lazy Shag- how's that for a place to avoid? Dinner- green shell clams, bean disaster, rhubarb recovery. Manuka honey ice cream. Dolphin sw... Continue reading » -
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Rain or Shine - Well worth the Trip
Wild road pigs & Scallop season YHA in Nelson - heat at last Ruby Bay, aliens, and roosters Tidal flats and rock graffiti Trip change - kayak anyo... Continue reading » -
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Chalk and Cheese
Dreary day in Havelock Mussel Boys Water taxi Rain Hot tub Quiet day in the lodge (playing euchre & eavesdropping in Japanese) Astonishing disc... Continue reading »
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Famous Last Days
time-slippage absolutely no dolphin swimming Kaitorete spit and smooth stones (and the museum) Salt ponds of Lake whatever (home of Michael's famou... Continue reading » -
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Linguistics and other bits and pieces
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Bedroom Miscommunication
Waking up one morning, I overheard two women commiserating about the sagging "wild wife... Continue reading »
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