http://www.slrobertson.com/blog/new-zealand/ Scott and Nicci's New Zealand Travelogue, December 2003 en-us scott@slrobertson.com 2003-12-30T11:25:49-05:00 hourly 1 2000-01-01T12:00+00:00 http://www.slrobertson.com/archives/new-zealand/000018.html After a big BBQ dinner on Christmas day with the Van Roons, we all exchanged presents and enjoyed the remainder of the day around the house and farm. We flew from Christchurch to Auckland the next day, Boxing Day in... 18@http://www.slrobertson.com/blog/new-zealand/ Scott's Entries 2003-12-30T11:25:49-05:00 http://www.slrobertson.com/archives/new-zealand/000017.html Nicci and I and another American couple, Kalman and Sarah, who we met on an overnight cruise on Doubtful Sound (more on that later) have been guests of a Kiwi family for the last couple of days. The van Roon's... 17@http://www.slrobertson.com/blog/new-zealand/ Scott's Entries 2003-12-25T09:54:52-05:00 http://www.slrobertson.com/archives/new-zealand/000016.html It's been a while since I've posted an update here. We have been so busy these last few days that we haven't found time to stop at an internet cafe until this afternoon in Wanaka. Here's a very brief report... 16@http://www.slrobertson.com/blog/new-zealand/ Scott's Entries 2003-12-17T11:51:32-05:00 http://www.slrobertson.com/archives/new-zealand/000015.html Since my last entry we've been doing a lot of travelling - about 1,500 kms worth to be exact. The nice thing about driving in New Zealand is that there are no busy super-highways (the only controlled-access, divided highways seem... 15@http://www.slrobertson.com/blog/new-zealand/ Scott's Entries 2003-12-11T23:27:04-05:00 http://www.slrobertson.com/archives/new-zealand/000014.html No sooner had Evan, captain of the R. Tucker Thompson, an 85-foot, square topsail schooner built in the backyard of his father's house, promised us all that "there'll be no rain today" the sky opened up on us. Under angry... 14@http://www.slrobertson.com/blog/new-zealand/ Scott's Entries 2003-12-06T03:38:02-05:00 http://www.slrobertson.com/archives/new-zealand/000013.html Our flight from Los Angeles to Auckland wasn't too bad considering we were in coach class. Air New Zealand is promoting itself as the "airline to Middle Earth" and references to the Lord of the Rings were everywhere: LotR logos... 13@http://www.slrobertson.com/blog/new-zealand/ Scott's Entries 2003-12-04T14:57:12-05:00 http://www.slrobertson.com/archives/new-zealand/000003.html Nicci and I will be embarking on a nearly month-long driving tour of New Zealand in December. We will be starting in Auckland 3@http://www.slrobertson.com/blog/new-zealand/ Scott's Entries 2003-11-12T13:19:38-05:00