Well, it’s raining for the third day in a row in Queenstown, so I’m going to bore you all with my backlog of photos that I’ve been uploading in an effort to get caught up. Also, internet is probably the cheapest way of spending time in Queenstown, even if it isn’t particularly exciting. The few days of relaxation have been good for me though, and I might even go out and do something interesting before the day is through, since the rain finally seems to be letting up (although the thick clouds are still here).

While on my caffeine high from the caramel macchiato I drank this morning (yes, that’s the ultimate sign of Queenstown’s huge tourist status–having a Starbucks) I’ve updated my:

• Kaikoura album with shots from the Kaikoura peninsula walk, as well as a couple more of the dolphins
• Akaroa album with pictures from my bike ride to Onuku and my sailing trip on the Fox II where we saw the world’s rarest dolphin (Hector’s dolphin)
• Picton album with pictures from the waterfront and the Bob’s Bay track
• Queen Charlotte Track album with another 80 or so pictures of sounds and bays
• Hopewell album with pictures from around the hostel and Kenepuru Sound.
• Nelson album with a few shots from the city centre
• Swimming with Seals album with more seals & views of Abel Tasman National Park
• Hokitika album with a couple pictures from town and the beach

With all of those updates, I’ve finally caught up, with the exception of Queenstown, where I am right now. This is a good thing, because it means that I can delete them off my memory cards and take a lot more (they’re also backed up on DVD).

This video is from the World Buskers Festival in Christchurch. The guy is called “The Piano Juggler”–you’ll see why! Sorry it’s sideways.

This video is from sailing on the Fox II in Akaroa. Hector’s dolphins are swimming beside the boat.

This one is from Kaikoura–I just thought it was amusing. It’s titled “To Fly or Not to Fly.”