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Surf lifesaving field trip
So on Sunday the 12th, I made my first trek up to Manly beach. I had to wake up at 7 to catch a bus down to the harbour to make the 8am ferry ride so that I would get …
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Last weekend of summer
After complaining of boredom for past few weeks, it figures that the last weekend of summer would be anything but boring. I met two other international students while watching tv and we ended up exploring Sydney together [see, who says …
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Back in Sydney
It’s been 2 weeks since I came back from New Zealand. Life has been pretty low-key. Half of the time, I venture out into the city and just walk around all day, browsing shops but never really buying much. It’s …
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New Zealand trip summary
I’m finally back in Sydney after the most amazing month of my life. New Zealand is undoubtedly the most beautiful place ever… so beautiful that after a month of constant scenic stimulation, I actually got sick of taking pictures of …
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Auckland
I was pretty eager to leave Waiheke after drab weather in ghost town, so I checked out at 9am and started walking to the ferry with my heavy backpack and daypack. Very uncomfortable! Of course I got there right as …
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Waiheke Island
I took the 5:30pm ferry to Waiheke, which only took 35 minutes. The water was so choppy, I have no idea how I didn’t get sick. The boat kept going sideways and up/down! It was super cloudy and drizzling. Upon …
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Waitomo Caves to Auckland
Last day!!! I have to admit I’m glad about this. I need a break for all the previously mentioned reasons. I need to get back to a daily routine, at least for awhile. We woke up at 6:15 [ouch] to …
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South Island to North Island
Our last day on the South Island! We left at 8:30 and spent 2 hours [10-12ish] in Nelson. Not much going on there, just a bunch of shops and cafes. I browsed a few and had a mochaccino. I’m definitely …
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Abel Tasman National Park
I woke up a bit earlier than I needed to, but I didn’t want to risk oversleeping again so I got up at 7. A local picked us up in a shuttle van to take us to the start of …