Today, I drove up through the middle of the North Island of New Zealand from Hastings to Auckland. It was a gray kind of day with most of the country under clouds from an impending storm. I hit a little bit of drizzle in a few places, but for the most part had a beautiful drive. This is the first time that I have done this drive myself, though I have driven it many times with my family. I was surprised how quickly I would come across landmarks, because as a child I remember it being a long trip. It is a 282 mile trip, which is roughly the same distance as going from LA to Hickman. But it is a far less boring trip than going to Hickman. There is so much to see and do along the way, as you can see from the pictures.
My trip (green route)
The Hawkes Bay Beach
Highway 5
Heading toward Taupo
On the other side of the mountain range
Huka Falls, Taupo
The Rock (continuing family tradition)
Woodcarving in Tokoroa
The Sheep and Dog in Tirau
The Shepherd in TirauI found these pictures that I hadn't put in my other post. So I am adding them here.
Sunset over Te Aute College
Te Aute College Chapel at Sunset
The Trailer before I unpacked it 
5 comments:
Nicki, your pictures are so much fun!! They've made Mark and I wish we could visit your homeland someday.
Love, Terah
HHiii! How are you? Thank you for the Panda Express the other day. I really had fun at lunch and running errands with you !
Hey Nicki,
I've enjoyed reading your blog. It's fun to see all your pictures. I agree with Terah. I've been telling Erik that New Zealand should be our next big trip. We're happy to know people who live there who we can crash with, especially since we'll be on a stricter budget once the baby comes :).
Just come on over Victoria and Terah... you'll be welcome.
Hey - just figured it out Victoria. You are Holly's mum. We went out to lunch with you guys a couple of years ago when we were visiting the Woodfields. Our son Michael is friends with Holly and Eric.
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