Notes from the Road

Lake Tekapo

Wednesday, 18.12.19 So, actually we were only supposed to stay in Nelson until Friday morning (13.12.) and then drive to Abel Tasman National Park and go camping there for two...

Friday, 13.12.2019 So much has happened in the last week that I don't even know where to begin. Lars arrived in Christchurch last Saturday and of course, he lost his wallet at...

Friday, 06.12.2019 A lot has happened since the last post. Unfortunately, I couldn't stay with the Sowmans in Blenheim as long as I had hoped. In total, I was there for just...

Saturday, November 16, 2019 Okay, it's been quite a while since I made an entry. But here it is finally! I spent almost exactly one month in Wellington. I spent the time very...

Sunday, 20.10.2019 Fortunately, Dan and I decided to go to Mt Taranaki on the weekend. The weather was not the best, but we really wanted to get out of the city. So we drove up...

Sunday, 10/13/2019 Unfortunately, I was not successful in my job search in Wellington last week. So, it was nice to get out of the city on Sunday. I went to Putangirua Pinnacles...

Wednesday, October 9, 2019 Until Monday, I was wwoofing in Martinborough with Sue and Wim. Wwoofing involves working in exchange for food and accommodation. It was a nice change...

Victoria Lookout

Sunday, 22.09.2019 On Sunday, I was supposed to go to Rangitoto Island with Chiara and Torben, with whom I went to Muriwai Beach on Saturday. Rangitoto Island is a volcanic...

Saturday, 21st September 2019 So the first few days have passed. Fortunately, I was able to quickly arrange a bank account, even though I had to drive to a branch that was half...

Wednesday, 18.09.2019 I finally arrived in New Zealand. Today is my first real day here for me. Although I did arrive yesterday, I spent the whole day sleeping. Today, I...