Manly, New South Wales

Jan 3, 2014

Had an un-eventful flight. Quick shuttle bus to our hotel. Then we went to Manly to grab some supper by the surfing beach. The ferry crossing was fun the boat started to roll as we crossed the mouth of Sydney Harbour. Tomorrow is the big day for me, backstage tour of the Opera House. Woo hoo.

Auckland, New Zealand

Jan 2, 2014

Spending a night in Auckland before flying to Australia for a week. Then Back to the South Island of New Zealand

Mangawhai, New Zealand

Jan 1, 2014

We went to a friends house today for tea and climb up a big sand dune. Saw some kids sliding down it (wow did they go fast).

Te Hana, New Zealand

Jan 1, 2014

My cousin took us to see her mother then attempted to visit a Maori cultural site but it was closed:-( on the way back to Mangawhai we saw some calfs in the back of a small truck.

Mangawhai, New Zealand

Dec 31, 2013

It feels odd spending New Years in a warm climate. Celebrating New Years 20 hours before anyone in Calgary also seems weird. Last night the sky was clear enough to see the stars the trees to the south were preventing me from seeing the Southern Cross/ Crux. But did manage to see Orion but he looked a little odd cause he was on his head.