Author: Paul
Dunedin Street Art & The World’s Steepest Street
Day 37 – Somewhere North of Dunedin, New Zealand – 7:57 A My four days in Dunedin are behind me and I currently sit on a bus heading for Christchurch, my final stop in New Zealand. Yesterday, I took part in a number of unique things. After waking up, I set out on a tour of […]
Someone Is Stranded During Lunch
Day 35 – Dunedin, New Zealand – 8:56 AM This morning begins my second full day in Dunedin, the second largest city on the South Island of New Zealand. I arrived two days ago after an interesting four hour bus ride from Te Anau. The bus ride itself was relaxing as it was not even […]
Kayaking Through Milford Sound? Milford Fiord?
Day 31 – Milford Sound, New Zealand – 1:00 p The clear skies and calm winds that I envisioned and hoped for as I nodded off to sleep last night unfolded before me at 5:30 am this morning. My 11 mile kayak excursion would not go the way of my canceled half-day guided hike. I […]
Beautiful Day to Hike in Gale Force Wind Blown Rain
Day 30 – Milford Sound, New Zealand – 8:20 A Yesterday, prior to leaving Te Anau, I checked the weather forecasts for Milford Sound. Rain was predicted to begin last night and end early this morning prior to my half-day guided trek along the Milford Track. As I prepared for bed last night the rain […]
Into the Fiordlands I go
Day 29 – Milford Sound, New Zealand – 1:05 P A short time ago I arrived at my accomodations in Milford Sound after a scenic three hour drive from Te Anau. Te Anau is a popular starting point for many tours, cruises and expeditions that journey into the fiordlands of New Zealand. Yesterday, I bussed […]
Lack of Recent Activity on Perpetual Footsteps
Yesterday, I departed Milford Sound after three days and returned to Te Anau. While in Milford Sound, I did not have easy access to wireless internet and could not update Perpetual Footsteps. However, I drafted blog posts during this time and will upload them in the coming hours. I had hoped to upload them last […]
A Grueling, Yet Rewarding Day on the Ben Lomond Track
Day 27 – Queenstown, New Zealand – 9:37 PM There is one photograph from today that not only summarizes my hike along the Ben Lomond Track but also explains every decision I have made in the last ten months. My goal in resigning from my job, leaving my family and friends, and traveling the world […]
Queenstown: A Town Fit For a Queen
Day 26 – Queenstown, New Zealand – 9:23 PM The popular belief behind the naming of Queenstown, New Zealand dates back to the mid-19th Century. According to local legend, this newly established town along the banks of Lake Wakatipu was fit for Queen Victoria, the ruling monarch of Great Britain and Ireland during that time. […]
My First Traveling Mistake
Day 24 – Hokitika, New Zealand – 7:58pm This afternoon I arrived in Hokitika after an uneventful 40 minute bus ride from Greymouth where I spent the previous two days. I bid a fond farewell to my fellow travelers who joined me in Greymouth after meeting in Nelson. We agreed to meet up again, either […]
Greymouth & The West Coast Wilderness Trail
Day 24 – Greymouth, New Zealand – 11:14 am Two days ago I arrived in Greymouth, New Zealand with two fellow travelers I met in Nelson. After arriving via bus at the railway station, we walked to our hostel, Duke’s Backpackers, where we booked a 4 person dorm room. Dory, the manager of Duke’s, was […]