Our journey from hell started when I tried to book two train tickets online and found that I had somehow booked six tickets! We both panicked at that point, but bearing in mind that each train ticket cost only £6, panicking at this stage was just a little unnecessary.
However, one somewhat strained phone call later, trying to explain t…
From 1 December, 2015 I am taking three months to backpack my way across five countries; New Zealand, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand, before arriving, reluctantly, back to reality in the UK in February, 2015.
Prior to the start of our epic journey, I researched a basic route and cost, but wanted to experience things as and when they occurred and without too much planning. Here's how I got on........
Our journey from hell started when I tried to book two train tickets online and found that I had somehow booked six tickets! We both panicked at that point, but bearing in mind that each trai…
At 8.15am we, rather hesitantly, made our way to the meeting place to take on the challenge of canyoning.
The day started in much the same way as did the white water rafting, with Ronnie almos…
Tracy Holmes
Ronnie didn't get his cards back, no trace of them. All has now been cancelled and funds transferred to my cards - very easy to do thankfully.
sue holmes
Oh no did Ronnie find his wallet !!!!!!!!!!!!! And the seals are lovely aren't they especially when you get away from those awful tourists xxxxxxx
Jelle
Cool to read about yr experiences! I remember as well that some people cooked big meals and some like me just simple pasta like what u guys r doing! Looking fwd to seeimg u in Sydney!
susan
Very good blog. I taught you to cook-did you ignore me when I showed you how to scale salmom???
Photos and blog are very good and very interesting. xxxx
eric mckenzie
Hi little T welcome to the hostel world, you will meet lots of lovely people who will give you sound advise, and good places to visit. The south island is even better, so enjoy.
Mum and bobbie
Oh dear, Oh dear, Oh dear. Glasses can always be bought and it's best to get the bad things out of the way !st!!!! From now on only good luck!!! (P.S. have been checking your blogs every night but have only just found how to get into all your blogs!!!
Lots of love xxxxx
Tracy Holmes Ronnie didn't get his cards back, no trace of them. All has now been cancelled and funds transferred to my cards - very easy to do thankfully.
re: Comfort in KiakouraEric Mckenzie Lets hope Ronnie gets his cards back. The south Island does have some great views.
re: Comfort in Kiakourasue holmes Oh no did Ronnie find his wallet !!!!!!!!!!!!! And the seals are lovely aren't they especially when you get away from those awful tourists xxxxxxx
re: Comfort in KiakouraTracy Holmes Thanks E, we're loving the simple life. See you soon x
re: North Island So FarTracy Holmes Nice one Jelle, glad to know we're on the same page! Can't wait to see you guys x
re: Meal TimesJelle Cool to read about yr experiences! I remember as well that some people cooked big meals and some like me just simple pasta like what u guys r doing! Looking fwd to seeimg u in Sydney!
re: Meal TimesTracy Yes mum, I clearly had a memory lapse for your fish scaling lesson, I shall book myself in for a refresher course once we' re home!
re: Meal TimesJayli Yes, I agree very good blog. Love reading them guys. Thanks for making the time to write these essays & keep in touch xxx
re: Meal Timessusan Very good blog. I taught you to cook-did you ignore me when I showed you how to scale salmom??? Photos and blog are very good and very interesting. xxxx
re: Meal Timeseric mckenzie Hi little T welcome to the hostel world, you will meet lots of lovely people who will give you sound advise, and good places to visit. The south island is even better, so enjoy.
re: North Island So Farmum and bobbie Have just noticed you both stayed in the same road as us when you were in Aukland. great minds think alike - or what.xxx
re: North Island So FarMum and Bobbie As usual, an excellent blog. Looking forward to the next part. Lake Tapau is lovely isn't it?
re: North Island So FarMum and bobbie Oh dear, Oh dear, Oh dear. Glasses can always be bought and it's best to get the bad things out of the way !st!!!! From now on only good luck!!! (P.S. have been checking your blogs every night but have only just found how to get into all your blogs!!! Lots of love xxxxx
re: Our Very Own; Comedy of Errorssusan Holmes Where are you now??
re: The Journey