New Zealand

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| Su | M | Tu | W | Th | F | Sa |
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| | | | | | | 12  First Lego League Tournament
Drive to parent's house
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| | Visit Family |
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13
Fly to New Zealand 3:30 p.m.
| 14 | 15
Arrive New Zealand 5:10 a.m.
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Fly to Christchurch and explore
| 17 White water raft Rangitata River
 | 18
TranzAlpine to Arthur's Pass
| 19 |
| | | | Timezone Black Hole | | | Tramp Arthur's Pass |
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20 | 21
TranzAlpine Greymouth
Bus to Kawatiri
Hike to Nelson Lakes
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Bus to Nelson
Christmas Eve Service
| 25
Bus to Picton
 | 26
Ferry to Wellington
Bus to Stratford
Hike to Egmont NP
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| | | | Tramp Nelson Lakes | | | |
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27  | 28 | 29
Hike out to New Plymouth
| 30
Bus to Hangatiki
Waitomo Caves Exploration
| 31
Bus to Auckland

New Year's Eve—Party
| Jan 1, 2010
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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3
Drive back to Iowa
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5:30 a.m. Masters Swimming
7:00 a.m. Work
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