The events on this page occurred in Auckland Auckland, New Zealand (36 84'83'' S, 174 76'34'' W)
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Taking advantage of the long break my company provides between Christmas and New Years, I will fly halfway around the world and explore the beautiful scenery and experiences that the country of New Zealand has to offer. For over two weeks I will enjoy summer when it is winter in the northern hemisphere, and jaunt all over the island. Hopefully I will avoid encountering hobbits.

December 2009
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Drive to parent's house
 Visit Family
 
Fly to New Zealand 3:30 p.m. Arrive New Zealand 5:10 a.m. Fly to Christchurch and explore White water raft Rangitata River

Rafting
TranzAlpine to Arthur's Pass
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   Timezone Black Hole  Tramp Arthur's Pass
     
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TranzAlpine Greymouth

Bus to Kawatiri

Hike to Nelson Lakes
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Lakes
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Bus to Nelson

Christmas Eve Service
Bus to Picton Nativity scene Ferry to Wellington

Bus to Stratford

Hike to Egmont NP
   Tramp Nelson Lakes   
      
Mountain Hike out to New Plymouth Bus to Hangatiki

Waitomo Caves Exploration
Bus to Auckland New Year's Eve Party Hat
New Year's Eve—Party
Rangitoto Island

Fly to America 7:15 p.m.

Magic Timezone Wormhole

Arrive America 6:54 p.m., 21 minutes before leaving
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Tramp Egmont National Park  Visit Family
     
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Drive back to Iowa
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5:30 a.m. Masters Swimming
7:00 a.m. Work
     
 
 
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