Saturday, December 18, 2010

Akaroa 12/15-12/16/2010

Strolling down to the Frenchified town of Akaroa

One of our better campsites

Heading out to see the Hector Dolphins


A dolphin leaping for an audience

Akaroa is in a large inlet on the Banks Peninsula just east of Christchurch. This beautiful spot sits within the crater of a rather large extinct (I think) volcano. We ate well, read a bit, took in the views, tramped a little and swam with the smallest species of dolphin, the Hector. Back to Christchurch and then up to the North Island for the last ten days of our international trip. We will spend Christmas in New Zealand (likely surfing in Raglan) and then fly to Hawaii to visit Robyn's brother's family for New Years. We are officially homesick and are looking forward to seeing family, friends and home.
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  1. Julie HartDecember 22, 2010 at 10:22 PM

    Beautiful photos...just catching up on your NZ leg. Middle earth is impressive. Steve, I see some ncw similarities too. Looking fowaed to welcoming you stateside in a couple weeks.

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  2. KimmunicateDecember 28, 2010 at 8:21 PM

    I can't believe your amazing trip is coming to a close. 6 months flew by so fast yet so slow at the same time. Floribunda misses you dearly. Please come back soon. As much as you are home sick, we are Steve and Robin sick =). Have a safe flight back and see you both soon!!

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