So sat in Auckland airport about to start the 30 hour or so trip home.
A few negatives
It was a long flight
The weather was iffy
The internal flights were problematic.
Bloody insects
It was cloudy most nights
Continually being covered in sun cream and insect repellent
Having to change plans due to weather.
It could sound a bit iffy but in reality it was amazing and would I do it again – in an instant.
New Zealand has so many landscapes / ecosystems it is consistently changing.
I have seen fjords before but never with a rain Forest.
I have seen geysers but nothing like the painted valley
Nothing can compare to a visit to Hobbiton for a Tolkien fan – it is real!
The last black sand beach I stood on was in a blizzard- this one burnt my feet.
Jet boats are an amazing form of transport.
Cicadas totally blocked out the tinnitus on the north island
Christchurch will be the city to visit in a few years totally rebuilding the centre after the earthquakes
Auckland is surrounded by amazing beaches / countryside.
It was great to spend time with Joe and finally meet Jane.
Maybe 3 or 4 years and we will be back. (it took 6)
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