Around the World in 56 Days

This morning we awoke to find ourselves in a cold, central New Zealand.  It was quite cold outside, but we had hot showers and a heater, so we were good.  We had camped at the base of one of biggest mountains in New Zealand.  There is a ski slope up the road from where we …

Everything went very smoothly in Sydney this morning.  We got up, got to the airport without trouble, got through check in, customs, and security very quickly, and after an hour taking brekky in the lounge, we were in the air.  Once again, the flight went well and quickly.  I watched some Top Gear and slept …

Today I went hiking, but it was a bit different than my previous hikes had been, as this one went through the city.  I would be hiking from the hotel, across the Harbor Bridge, and along the foreshore, into coves, and finally ending up at Taronga Zoo, where I could take the ferry back to …

Oh no!  In one week I will be back in the US!  I think I may just have to delay my schooling and just fly across Antarctica and explore Patagonia, Machu Pichu, and the rest of South America.  On the plus side, I will get to see my grandparents again! Greg had meetings today, so …

This morning, all of us grabbed a ferry ride across the harbor and headed to Taronga Zoo.  The zoo sits on a hill on the opposite shore of the harbor from the main city.  The animals there are said to have the best views in the world, for throughout the zoo, you can look out …

Note: To see Greg’s comments on the climb up Uluru from yesterday, click here. This morning Greg and I awoke bright and early once more.  We got up even earlier than yesterday in an attempt to be at the viewing area before the sky started glowing.  We would also go to the sunset viewing area, …

Today was a very full day.  We started the day bright and early, or should I say, dark and early.  We were to go see the sunrise at Uluru, so we got up while the stars were still out.  We got out of the door and headed towards Uluru.  As we drove, the sky began …

This morning we awoke early and headed off to the airport.  For me, this leg would be different for two reasons.  One, it would be my first domestic flight since I flew to Chicago, and two, Mary and Madi would also be flying with us.  What ended up being the most different was the flight …

Today was very relaxed, as we prepared to head off again tomorrow for Uluru.  This morning I took the ferry over to the city to go to the map store.  Yes, they actually have a store dedicated to maps.  We needed a map of the north island of New Zealand, as we will be driving …

This morning, Greg, Madi, and I headed out once more to go hiking.  This time, we would go on a shorter hike so that we could make it back by midday.  We left early and drove south for about an hour to get to the park.  After we left the freeway, we drove through farmland …