The Occasion: Otago Anniversary Long Weekend
The Destination: Mount Cook, South Island, New Zealand
Tag Archives: New Zealand
Fjordland: Just Like Jurassic Park
When I was in New Zealand, I was pressed for time and I had to choose between two Sounds on the South Island. It was not an easy decision. Milford Sound is visited by thousands of tourists every year and for good reason: it’s stunning. Doubtful Sound is ten times less famous and ten times as big.
I think I made the right decision…
Doubtful Sound
Enjoying Endless Family Hospitality in Dunedin
The next leg of my year around the world was a long-planned stop in Dunedin, New Zealand, where my cousin was attending teacher’s college and his girlfriend was working for a year. Usually when visiting relatives, I stay four days or less. After all, no one wants to impose. However, we were all aware at the time that in the 18 months that they would be in Dunedin, I might be one of the only relatives to come visit. In fact, I was one of only two overseas visitors, the other being his girlfriend’s Nana.
I had joked that I was planning to stay at least a month. We laughed at the time, but I ended up staying for three weeks.
Same Skies Above 