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AIR NEW ZEALAND’S SAFETY VIDEO.

Tue, 26 Jun 2012 13:18:00 +1200

AIR NEW ZEALAND’S SAFETY VIDEO.

TIL NEXT TIME NZ.

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:49:00 +1200

I’m about to leave Dunedin. I’m about to go to Uniflats and repack my bags full of souvenirs. My flight leaves in 3.5 hrs. I’m hoping to wander the gardens one last time before getting the shuttle bus. I’ve been staying with a friend’s family my last night here and it has been great. Lovely homemade meals and a bed with an electric blanket, in a beautiful 100+ year old Dunedin home. This morning I had one last swim in the Moana Pool, one last stroll down George St (main st) and one last visit to New World (the grocery store).

I’m sad to be leaving.

I’m excited to be going home.

I feel a bit in between two worlds right now.

I can’t believe I’m about to sit on a plane for a very very very long time.

I’m looking forward to summer.

It is sunny in Dunedin and there is a winter crisp in the air.

I’m about to leave my NZ “bubble”/ “world” and go to my home.

I’m keen for many adventure back in the States.

Farewell NZ. It has been great!

so long phone (aka Lewis’ fone) no more topping up at the...

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 12:44:00 +1200

so long phone (aka Lewis’ fone)

no more topping up at the corner dairy, no more trying to avoid calling or texting people because it is so expensive, no more “no service” zones every time you leave a city/township, no more T9, no more flip-phone action, no more 2 degrees, no more carrying a brick around… but I don’t think I’m ready to return to advanced technology and a world where too many people are glued to their iphones.

A FROSTY MIDWINTER NIGHT. Dunedin’s midwinter lantern...

Mon, 25 Jun 2012 10:19:10 +1200

A FROSTY MIDWINTER NIGHT.

Dunedin’s midwinter lantern parade. stilt walkers, dancers, children holding their lanterns, impressive giant snowflakes, unicorn, tree lanterns, music, fireworks, a celebration for the longest night of the year.

This event was supposed to take place the night I was on Quarantine Island the 23rd, but because of the crazy sudden wind and rain storm that swept in an hour before it was supposed to start they pushed it to Sunday Night. What a magical way to say goodbye to Dunedin. I like to think the fireworks were biding me farewell.

Quarantine Island. last weekend in NZ. on an island in the...

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 23:45:00 +1200

Peter and a sheep

the cave entrance

Otago Harbour at low tide

the cemetery - 72 burials

the lodge in the distance

on old shipwreck at the island dock

potluck lunch

morning sunrise - venus and mercury

good morning NZ, the island chapel

the old hospital chimney

Quarantine Island.

last weekend in NZ. on an island in the middle of the Otago Harbour. 20 volunteers- 7 spent the night. boat ride from Port Chalmers. wild NZ spinach. potluck of homemade foods and lots of veggies. exploring the island. weaving flax flowers. winter solstice celebration in the chapel. sunshine. warmth. winter winds. rain. mulled wine. singing. candle light. lantern. sleeping by the fireplace on a DOC mattress. morning stars. sunrise. sheep. touching a sheep. photography. kiwi company.

i will miss you Otago.

The unpredictable weather of Dunedin.

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 23:28:00 +1200

The unpredictable weather of Dunedin.

THE DOUBLE CONE FROM ROB ROYS. This post is dedicated to Anna,...

Sun, 24 Jun 2012 23:23:00 +1200

YAY ROB ROYS

Peter was KEEN

it was a mess to eat.

THE DOUBLE CONE FROM ROB ROYS.

This post is dedicated to Anna, Jennifer, Abby, and Emily for much contemplation and discussion about how much Rob Roy makes our life so much better…

It finally happened, the consumption of a double cone at Rob Roys (aka the 4 scoop beast) for only $4.50. Peter and I didn’t want to feel disgusting for the rest of the day, so we shared one between us. It was heavenly we got Lemonatta Cheesecake and Caramel Cookie Swirl. It is too big to lick from a cone so they give you an empty candy box lined with a plastic bag to eat it out of… not sure how sanitary that is, and it got a bit messy as the ice cream got stuck in the creases of the plastic bag… but delicious nonetheless!

Tonight is my last in my flat (aka the fish bowl). It is quite...

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:46:00 +1200

11 am wednesday

3 pm wednesday

10 am thursday.

Tonight is my last in my flat (aka the fish bowl). It is quite sad, my walls are bare and my suitcases are getting fatter and fatter each minute…

I feel like my final days in Dunedin involve eating at all the...

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 20:44:00 +1200

I feel like my final days in Dunedin involve eating at all the places I’ve yet to go on my “places to eat” list.

Today I got a cheese roll from the “World’s Best Cheese Roll” shop on George St called Little Hut. Quite yummy, it is just a piece of toasted buttered white bread with cheese and garlic, very nutritious of course!

I then finally got fush-n-chups at the Squidy’s… aka Ryan’s go to restaurant lol That was also really really good and probably the best I’ve had on the South Island as far has fish and chip take aways go. I will miss all of the local take-away (take out) shops run by chinese that have anything and everything deep fried and very cheap ($3-$8) fish and chips.

NO LONGER A JUNIOR!

Wed, 20 Jun 2012 15:29:10 +1200

I’m officially DONE with finals… YES! However, now i cannot postpone packing… and so it has begun the deconstruction of my room, which has taken me so long to decorate.

7 days.

Mon, 18 Jun 2012 10:06:20 +1200

said goodbye to Narinda (our kiwihost) this morning, 1 final to go, a lot of packing that I’ve been avoiding in denial of leaving, studying, a double cone at Rob Roys to consume, farewell dinners, Quarantine Island work weekend, goodbyes and souvenir shopping all within this time.

Cafe Cafe Cafe Upon reminiscing about my time at in Dunedin one...

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 20:12:00 +1200

the Green Acorn - spinach + feta muffin

Everyday Gourmet, great hot chocolates

MODAKS - pinwheels + gingerbread latte

The Good Earth

Doc House

The Good Oil - white hot chocolate

Crusty Corner - croissants

Potpourri (Vegetarian Cafe) - date scone

Mazagran

The Great Omer

Cafe Cafe Cafe

Upon reminiscing about my time at in Dunedin one thing I’m certainly going to miss are all of the cafes. These pictures are compiled from both of my semester at Otago. My first semester here Katharine, Anna, and I would go to a different cafe each week. This semester I haven’t gone as often, but manage to go at least fortnightly. There is certainly no shortage of cafes in Dunedin all with their own quirk and specialty. Please note I’ve managed to stay clear of Starbuck. I’ve been to about 15 different cafes in town, the number of cafes here is pretty impressive for a small “city” like Dunedin.

JACK FROST has come to Dunedin....

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:29:36 +1200

a bit chilly this morning....

A TRUE SCARFIE'S FOOTPRINT.

JACK FROST has come to Dunedin. burrrrrrrrrrrrrrburrrrrrrrburrrrrrrrr.

9:45 am.

and yes someone was clearly walking barefoot this morning…. only in Dunedin.

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY DAD!

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:19:49 +1200

It is not Father’s Day in NZ so I almost forgot that it was Father’s Day! But luckily I remembered so here is a picture from June 2011 before I headed off. SEE you guys soon!

RICE BALLS

Sun, 17 Jun 2012 17:14:00 +1200

There is a lot of sushi in NZ as well as the wonderful RICE BALL. It is just a ball of rice best with chicken and avocado inside and is only $3.50. Savoury Japan on George St. is also the place in Dunedin to go because they make the biggest and best ones!

Enjoying a rice ball with Cecilia from Sweden.

NORTHLAND Pictures from the “summer holiday”...

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 16:58:00 +1200

oldest stone building in NZ, Kerikeri

petrified kauri tree

Cape Reinga Lighthouse

sand-dune boogie boarding

90-mile beach

Treaty of Waitangi Ground

Bay of Islands area

Hugh and I

NORTHLAND

Pictures from the “summer holiday” (November 2011) when I travelled up north to Paihia and Cape Reigna (the most Northern point in NZ). I touched the Tasman sea, went boogie-boarding down massive sand-dunes, drove down the 90-mile beach and lived for 9 days with a kiwi family helping out around the house and watching their 16 month old son Hugh. It was a great experience, the first time traveling NZ alone, and a great way to start off the summer with beautiful weather and lovely beach in the BAY OF ISLANDS.

… I’m quite keen to be returning to summer on Cape Cod. We see our breath every time we speak in the flat… not a good sign.

MY TOP 10 KIWI FOODS. (found in New World Gardens)

Sat, 16 Jun 2012 16:12:00 +1200

"this is mens yoghurt and you are a man"

best toasted with avocado and cheese

best with raw cauliflower + when biking

breakfast of champions! w/creamed honey!

my favorite shelves.... CHOCOLATE

TIM TAM + MILO = TIM TAM SLAM

a tramping MUST, excellent with cheese

chicken salt is amazing.

another tramping MUST.

better than hot chocolate.

MY TOP 10 KIWI FOODS. (found in New World Gardens)

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Thu, 14 Jun 2012 18:53:19 +1200

Realized today, at my last class, that the jolly man I laugh with each week at Laughter Yoga is the...

Wed, 13 Jun 2012 21:19:00 +1200

Realized today, at my last class, that the jolly man I laugh with each week at Laughter Yoga is the famous “Evandale’s Cheese Man” (or that is at least what I refer to him as) from the farmers market! How have I not put two and two together until today… its only been 11 months… You cannot pass the Evansdale cheese stall and NOT buy cheese if he is giving out samples!

I LEAVE NZ IN TWO WEEKS.

Mon, 11 Jun 2012 21:27:00 +1200

1 final down, 3 to go, + packing, goodbyes, and a load of other things to do within that time.