Fernweh

in picton now. there’s no internet here, so photos etc when i’m back in wellington tomorrow evening. # Powered by Twitter Tools.

Managed to get the pictures from Franz Josef (only two, because of the abysmal weather) and Punakaiki (a lot, including two short films, because of the stunning coast) as well as some from the bus trips (Queenstown – Franz Josef – Punakaiki – Nelson) and the pictures I took today. As always all photos can [...]

I’ve arrived in Nelson tonight, where the YHA is lovely and where I plan to spend the next couple of days. Unfortunately the card reader on the computer isn’t working, however, so photos from the past few days will have to wait. I had a good time in Franz Josef, although sadly the weather was [...]

in Franz Josef, staying with a friend. Sadly the weather is too bad to go up on the glacier, so I’m taking things easy. # Powered by Twitter Tools.

spent 3 lovely days in Qtown, meeting a ton of great people. # Powered by Twitter Tools.

I spent the last three days here in Queenstown, which is pretty much New Zealand’s tourist capital. It feels almost like one of the Swiss resort towns, including the beautiful scenery – and the prices… I spent the first day wandering around the town and taking a gondola ride. Yesterday I went skiing in nearby [...]

arrived in Queenstown. Already booked skiing for Tuesday and also want to do a LotR tour while I’m here. # Powered by Twitter Tools.

On Friday evening, after seeing a short scenic movie about Fiordland, I went to see the Glowworm Caves on the other side of Lake Te Anau. The caves were quite impressive, masses of water rushing through them, and the glowworms pretty – as long as you don’t look at them too closely, that is. I’ve [...]

Snow in te anau! beautiful – and the daytrip to doubtful sound is still happening, so all is good.. # Powered by Twitter Tools.

I’m here in Te Anau at the border of Fjordland for four nights, which is very nice, especially because the dorm room at the hostel is like a separate bungalow with its own kitchen, bathroom and even a TV. Yesterday I went to see the famous Milford Sound, which was very impressive, despite the wet [...]