New Zealand
New Zealand Summary
*Hover cursor over blue dots to reveal location and dates My month long excursion through the North and South Island of New Zealand is complete. I cannot believe it is over. Numerous people have asked if I consider my time in New Zealand a success. I believe I got everything out of New Zealand that […]
Christchurch: Rising from the Ruins
Day 40 – Christchurch, New Zealand – 9:52 PM Having completed a decent hike two days ago, yesterday I decided to explore the city of Christchurch. While checking in to my hostel last Thursday, I saw advertised a free walking tour of the city. Many of my hostel mates raved about this tour and told […]
Final Days In New Zealand
Day 39 – Christchurch, New Zealand – 6:51 PM Two and a half days are behind me in Christchurch and two remain. I arrived at the bus depot shortly before 2 PM last Thursday and made the long walk to my hostel, The Old Country House. This hostel has three small houses with a number […]
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 […]