Kiwi Country.
Well a slight change of plans found me leaving the wonderful country that is Australia. After the last 2 months in the land down under, It was time for me to move on. All finished with a yummy dinner of kangaroo. Had to be done, and was soooo GOOD! So now i find myself in the country where flip flops are known as jandles, supermarket carts as trundles. Yes that sheep loving beautiful country that is New Zealand.
I arrived in auckland, and i had a great few days walking aroud the city. To tell you the truth, I didn't care for the city itself. But I enjoyed being some where new. So i set off slightly north to the coromandal region. BEAUTIFUL. Words cannot describe how beautiful the scenery is. Compared to oz where you can drive for a whole day without ever needing the brake or to turn the wheel very little to look out to see the world around you. Here in Kiwi country, its all windy roads alongside hills, trees, tiny towns, and lots of cows and sheep. Its only been a week but so far I have dug my feet into the sand at hot water beach to find boiling hot water underneath. I've done some amazing walks through some fantastic scenery near the Bay of Islands. Ventured to a very eggy smelling rotorua, due to all the sulphur at the "Geothermal wonderland"!
I Layed in a natural thermal pool where you couldn't put your head under water cos you can contract a kind of menigitis. Fun, fun, but it was hot and relaxing! I needed it because the weather has been horable. I haven't been able to take any good pic's yet. I've been to the land of the kiwi, where I climbed inside a giant kiwi fruit. That was weird- I felt like James & the Giant Peach. Went to a mud pool. Not as nice as the one in Fiji. The best bit thus far was the black water rafting in Waitomo. Situaited down a 35 meter deep cave. Then went on a zip rope across the cave in pitch black with glow worms lit up above me. I wish I had my camera. But this time I knew what I was getting my-self into. With water all around, I knew that wasn't a good idea. I have already broke one Mini Dv Video cam. & one T1 sony Digi cam. because of the water on this trip of wonderful adventures around the world. So I left it behind.
Well still in the cave. I had tea and biscuits with my feet hanging off a ledge into no-where. A little crazy if you think about it. I walked to a water front where I jumped off into a stream on a float-tube then floated down stream learning about the glowworms. Then I walked, stumbled and fell through the cave on foot, finally reaching a waterfall witch I climbed up. It was hard work but amazing fun. My Feet and hands have been killing me! My right knee gave out on me yesturday, and for about 8 hours I couldn't walk. I hate this crap. I give up on Doctors! Anyway back to my Adventures.
In the cave we had to wear a wetsuit, Shin high boots, & a pair of huge shorts and a hard hat with light. I was SEXY!!!! Sorry ladies but you will never see me in that- dang, I know. But when I get back we can all dress up like that one time for my 21st Birth-day. Wow- that was a great night!!! Thanks Girls for that b-day. I will never forget it. Nor will anyone that was invited!!
Anyway the day at the caves was amazing!!! And to top it off we finished with a dip in a hot tub that overlooked the hills and some sheep. beautiful and breathtaking, before retiring to my cabin for a good nights rest. I got atleast 5 hours. Great!
Today, I headed to taupo, famous for their skydiving and I'm booked in for tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed because the weather has been crap. Yesturday a plane went down. I will be ok. & i can't wait!! I'll jump 15,000 feet over the stunning lake taupo. yeeha! --- Don't worry Mom, I'm not going. I'm not that stupid. I just wanted to get a reaction form you all. In the movie world its called suspense. Smile. I love & miss you all!!!
I have a few more days in the north island before heading to the south Island. The next 6 weeks here are gonna fly by, I'm sure, as there's loads more action packed things to do. Like bungee jump from the worlds highest bungee spot. Cant wait!!! ; )
That's all for now. Check Back soon for more adventures of your favorite world traveler.
Scottie C. Matthews
I arrived in auckland, and i had a great few days walking aroud the city. To tell you the truth, I didn't care for the city itself. But I enjoyed being some where new. So i set off slightly north to the coromandal region. BEAUTIFUL. Words cannot describe how beautiful the scenery is. Compared to oz where you can drive for a whole day without ever needing the brake or to turn the wheel very little to look out to see the world around you. Here in Kiwi country, its all windy roads alongside hills, trees, tiny towns, and lots of cows and sheep. Its only been a week but so far I have dug my feet into the sand at hot water beach to find boiling hot water underneath. I've done some amazing walks through some fantastic scenery near the Bay of Islands. Ventured to a very eggy smelling rotorua, due to all the sulphur at the "Geothermal wonderland"!
I Layed in a natural thermal pool where you couldn't put your head under water cos you can contract a kind of menigitis. Fun, fun, but it was hot and relaxing! I needed it because the weather has been horable. I haven't been able to take any good pic's yet. I've been to the land of the kiwi, where I climbed inside a giant kiwi fruit. That was weird- I felt like James & the Giant Peach. Went to a mud pool. Not as nice as the one in Fiji. The best bit thus far was the black water rafting in Waitomo. Situaited down a 35 meter deep cave. Then went on a zip rope across the cave in pitch black with glow worms lit up above me. I wish I had my camera. But this time I knew what I was getting my-self into. With water all around, I knew that wasn't a good idea. I have already broke one Mini Dv Video cam. & one T1 sony Digi cam. because of the water on this trip of wonderful adventures around the world. So I left it behind.
Well still in the cave. I had tea and biscuits with my feet hanging off a ledge into no-where. A little crazy if you think about it. I walked to a water front where I jumped off into a stream on a float-tube then floated down stream learning about the glowworms. Then I walked, stumbled and fell through the cave on foot, finally reaching a waterfall witch I climbed up. It was hard work but amazing fun. My Feet and hands have been killing me! My right knee gave out on me yesturday, and for about 8 hours I couldn't walk. I hate this crap. I give up on Doctors! Anyway back to my Adventures.
In the cave we had to wear a wetsuit, Shin high boots, & a pair of huge shorts and a hard hat with light. I was SEXY!!!! Sorry ladies but you will never see me in that- dang, I know. But when I get back we can all dress up like that one time for my 21st Birth-day. Wow- that was a great night!!! Thanks Girls for that b-day. I will never forget it. Nor will anyone that was invited!!
Anyway the day at the caves was amazing!!! And to top it off we finished with a dip in a hot tub that overlooked the hills and some sheep. beautiful and breathtaking, before retiring to my cabin for a good nights rest. I got atleast 5 hours. Great!
Today, I headed to taupo, famous for their skydiving and I'm booked in for tomorrow morning. Fingers crossed because the weather has been crap. Yesturday a plane went down. I will be ok. & i can't wait!! I'll jump 15,000 feet over the stunning lake taupo. yeeha! --- Don't worry Mom, I'm not going. I'm not that stupid. I just wanted to get a reaction form you all. In the movie world its called suspense. Smile. I love & miss you all!!!
I have a few more days in the north island before heading to the south Island. The next 6 weeks here are gonna fly by, I'm sure, as there's loads more action packed things to do. Like bungee jump from the worlds highest bungee spot. Cant wait!!! ; )
That's all for now. Check Back soon for more adventures of your favorite world traveler.
Scottie C. Matthews
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