Day 5: Milford Sound 29 October 2009 Ryan When we picked up the campervan in Christchurch, we noticed a sign stating that it was the law to carry chains on the highway from Te Anau to Milford Sound until the end of October. I asked about it and they said it was due to the fact that the weather can change in an instance and snow is still a p... [More]
Day 5: Milford Sound preview 28 October 2009 Ryan Made it to and from Milford Sound today. A much more technical drive than anything I've done in the Rockies. Was in 3rd gear for probably a half hour of just downhill driving. The trip was well worth it. Won't say anymore for now. Words will not do Milford Sound justice. Will post pics when we are b... [More]
Day 3/4: In Te Anau 28 October 2009 Ryan We're without WiFi for the next couple days so I'm posting a quick update from my phone. We'll give more details later but this should tie you over. Yesterday was spent in Dunedin, where we had sushi for lunch. Not the biggest selection, but incredibly fresh! The squid tempura was a bit reminder ... [More]
Day 3: Dunedin 27 October 2009 Ryan The other two beers which Jenny had left out were the Speight's Porter (this was the one that tasted like a Rickard's White), and the Old Dark. One interesting fact about the Speight's Brewery is that it has its own fresh water spring in its basement, providing them with all the water they need to ... [More]
Day 2: Driving In New Zealand Is Easy 25 October 2009 Ryan I'm not quite sure what people have to complain about. Driving on the left has been surprisingly easy. I've just been telling myself to do the opposite of everything, and so far that's worked. I am still stopping at red lights however. They have, in my mind, one major difference in road rules here ... [More]
Day 1: We made it! 24 October 2009 Ryan It's quarter to 11AM on October 25th, and Jenny and I have safely made it to Auckland! On the flight from Calgary to Los Angeles, we ended up eating on the plane. Surprisingly, it wasn't a rip off! I got a Quizno's sub, chips, a pop, and a mini-bar bottle of J&B scotch for just $11.70. Air Canad... [More]