26th July is the second saddest day of all time, the saddest day being the 27th July, 5:50 am.. The holiday had ended way too fast. We were due to drive back to Christchurch in the morning and reach there by afternoon to do some last minute shopping. We were loft to go, everything became a slow blur to us. I dragged my feet and restrained from sprinting away to hide. By 11 am we were waving sadly to Methven and the greatest snowboarding experience we had, Mt. Hutt. While driving over the night before, we didn't manage to see any scenery. Well now, I snapped pictures of the great mountains with the desperation of a woman leaving behind her Jimmy Choos. There can't be any other place as beautiful as the lush and natural New Zealand. The air isn't as heavy with miosture as Singapore, smell doesn't stick to you, you don't have to bathe... I could have finished a pack of Davidoffs and wouldn't end up smelling like an ashtray. New Zealand is confirmed one of the top places to visit for sceneic holidays and adventure sports. For those who want shopping, go to Paris.
This is my absolute favourite picture...
A few sheep...
More sheep...
Psst... this is actually a consipracy. They're planning an invasion. Too bad they let the grass get to them
Before returning the campervan, we had to clear out the toilet and sink waste at a designated area. We chose a dumping area at the Rakaia Gorge so that we could take pictures too. In the 1870's, there was a preposition to build a bridge along the upper Rakaia River, due to the lack of finance, it was eventually completed in 1882.
Did I mention that Methven also hosted part of the Lord of The Rings trilogy? There are tours bringing small groups of people to visit... 'Edoras' home to the Rohans! I had been counting on doing a "Master Frodo, it's your Sam!", but there wasn't enough time. Next year, definately next year I'll make up for it. However, if you have seen it already, be sure to tell me ALL about it! Here's the website to book the tour: http://www.hasslefree.co.nz/
Do you know that in New Zealand, water can be drunk straight from the tap and it doesn't contain those chemicals that we find in Singapore water? It is perfectly natural and deliciously sweet! It has this very natural twang to it and the best part, water is free!! Lets move there! I dipped my finger into the Rakaia River for a feel and I simply couldn't resist a lick. Guess what, I didn't get diarrhea... Shit I'm gonna miss New Zealand..
Singapore's taxi services have recently upped their prices, making everyone complain about the extra. Wait till you take the taxis overseas... The 15 min journey from the campervan rental to town cost almost $30! The distance from Thomson Road to Orchard Road... I think we've been taken for a ride. Cars over there are plentiful. Eddy couldn't stop goggling at the number of Skylines that he saw, you hardly ever get to see them in Singapore, "Here there're all over the place like nobody's business!"
It must be the air that makes all food in New Zealand taste like gourmet dishes. A Turkish cafe selling kebabs caught my eye on the way to Holiday Inn. Actually, it was the star and moon sign, meaning it's most probably halal. Whoa, it's the biggest and tastiest kebab I've tasted (btw, I've never tried kebabs before haha!). Succulent mutton pieces smothered with tons of shredded lettuces, mozarella cheese and tomatos.. Eddy's loved it, that fussy eater.
Eddy asked if I wanted to visit a sex shop. OF COURSE!
Sub standard. I've seen better. Cripes, they had all these old school porn tapes. You know, those people with the mad afro perms and unshaven privates like 20 years ago? The gay and lesbian porn left nothing to be desired either. There I was wondering if I should get the giant chocolate penis, when I noticed this old timer browsing the BDSM section with apparent interest. I looked at him with the same comtempt that some maori girls were giving me earlier on, thinking, " you sure or not you can tahan?"
Our flight departs at 5:50 am. Need to get a little sleep.
Couldn't sleep at all.
zzzzzzzzz....
27th July 2006
5am
Eddy's friend sent us to the airport..
6am
Bye bye Christchurch...no, I'm not crying, just the contact lens went round my eyeball
7:30am
Last min shopping at Auckland Airport. And my last 2 beef pies.
11am
Bye bye New Zealand.. see you next year!
5pm (Singapore time)
I threw a tantrum and cried on the plane. My pants were too tight, I told Eddy
6pm
Eddy got mad at me for whining. I felt like pinching him.
7pm
I hate to come back...
This is my absolute favourite picture...
A few sheep...
More sheep...
Psst... this is actually a consipracy. They're planning an invasion. Too bad they let the grass get to themBefore returning the campervan, we had to clear out the toilet and sink waste at a designated area. We chose a dumping area at the Rakaia Gorge so that we could take pictures too. In the 1870's, there was a preposition to build a bridge along the upper Rakaia River, due to the lack of finance, it was eventually completed in 1882.
Did I mention that Methven also hosted part of the Lord of The Rings trilogy? There are tours bringing small groups of people to visit... 'Edoras' home to the Rohans! I had been counting on doing a "Master Frodo, it's your Sam!", but there wasn't enough time. Next year, definately next year I'll make up for it. However, if you have seen it already, be sure to tell me ALL about it! Here's the website to book the tour: http://www.hasslefree.co.nz/
Do you know that in New Zealand, water can be drunk straight from the tap and it doesn't contain those chemicals that we find in Singapore water? It is perfectly natural and deliciously sweet! It has this very natural twang to it and the best part, water is free!! Lets move there! I dipped my finger into the Rakaia River for a feel and I simply couldn't resist a lick. Guess what, I didn't get diarrhea... Shit I'm gonna miss New Zealand..
Singapore's taxi services have recently upped their prices, making everyone complain about the extra. Wait till you take the taxis overseas... The 15 min journey from the campervan rental to town cost almost $30! The distance from Thomson Road to Orchard Road... I think we've been taken for a ride. Cars over there are plentiful. Eddy couldn't stop goggling at the number of Skylines that he saw, you hardly ever get to see them in Singapore, "Here there're all over the place like nobody's business!"
It must be the air that makes all food in New Zealand taste like gourmet dishes. A Turkish cafe selling kebabs caught my eye on the way to Holiday Inn. Actually, it was the star and moon sign, meaning it's most probably halal. Whoa, it's the biggest and tastiest kebab I've tasted (btw, I've never tried kebabs before haha!). Succulent mutton pieces smothered with tons of shredded lettuces, mozarella cheese and tomatos.. Eddy's loved it, that fussy eater.
Eddy asked if I wanted to visit a sex shop. OF COURSE!
Sub standard. I've seen better. Cripes, they had all these old school porn tapes. You know, those people with the mad afro perms and unshaven privates like 20 years ago? The gay and lesbian porn left nothing to be desired either. There I was wondering if I should get the giant chocolate penis, when I noticed this old timer browsing the BDSM section with apparent interest. I looked at him with the same comtempt that some maori girls were giving me earlier on, thinking, " you sure or not you can tahan?"
Our flight departs at 5:50 am. Need to get a little sleep.
Couldn't sleep at all.
zzzzzzzzz....
27th July 2006
5am
Eddy's friend sent us to the airport..
6am
Bye bye Christchurch...no, I'm not crying, just the contact lens went round my eyeball
7:30am
Last min shopping at Auckland Airport. And my last 2 beef pies.
11am
Bye bye New Zealand.. see you next year!
5pm (Singapore time)
I threw a tantrum and cried on the plane. My pants were too tight, I told Eddy
6pm
Eddy got mad at me for whining. I felt like pinching him.
7pm
I hate to come back...
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