Comments for A Pair of Boots and a Backpack | Journals http://kristinstravels.com Travel & Expat Journals Tue, 08 May 2012 01:14:22 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 Comment on (Mis)adventures in the Abel Tasman by Aki http://kristinstravels.com/2008/02/10/misadventures-in-the-abel-tasman/comment-page-1/#comment-9017 Aki Tue, 08 May 2012 01:14:22 +0000 http://kristinstravels.com/2008/02/10/misadventures-in-the-abel-tasman/#comment-9017 I happened to be flying from Auckland to Christchurch recently, and the flight path passed right over the Abel Tasman National Park. It was a stunning day, the water clear and more blue than you ever thought possible, views were to die for and you could see Golden Bay, Farewell Spit and the top end of the South Island curving round towards the wilder West Coast coastline. Torrent Bay and Awaroa inlet were clearly visible from 30000 feet.I knew I was seeing something special when some passengers asked to photograph from the aircraft window to capture the awesome view and a rapidly developing sunset.Sometimes, the rare beauty of this land brings a lump to ones throat it is easy to forget how priviledged we are to have this paradise on our back doorstep. I happened to be flying from Auckland to Christchurch recently, and the flight path passed right over the Abel Tasman National Park. It was a stunning day, the water clear and more blue than you ever thought possible, views were to die for and you could see Golden Bay, Farewell Spit and the top end of the South Island curving round towards the wilder West Coast coastline. Torrent Bay and Awaroa inlet were clearly visible from 30000 feet.I knew I was seeing something special when some passengers asked to photograph from the aircraft window to capture the awesome view and a rapidly developing sunset.Sometimes, the rare beauty of this land brings a lump to ones throat it is easy to forget how priviledged we are to have this paradise on our back doorstep.

]]> Comment on The American Spirit by Bobbi Lee Hitchon http://kristinstravels.com/2011/10/11/the-american-spirit/comment-page-1/#comment-7151 Bobbi Lee Hitchon Mon, 07 Nov 2011 01:56:13 +0000 http://kristinstravels.com/?p=216#comment-7151 It was a great time that weekend. First time I've ever actually seen other countries supporting America! Too bad they destroyed us! I'm glad NZ ended up winning it all. They deserved to do it in their own country. Only wish we got a photo of Dan Carter with your Hell hand. Oh well! It was a great time that weekend. First time I’ve ever actually seen other countries supporting America! Too bad they destroyed us! I’m glad NZ ended up winning it all. They deserved to do it in their own country. Only wish we got a photo of Dan Carter with your Hell hand. Oh well!

]]> Comment on Finally Out and About Again by Bill http://kristinstravels.com/2008/09/08/finally-out-and-about-again/comment-page-1/#comment-4700 Bill Tue, 01 Mar 2011 04:51:38 +0000 http://kristinstravels.com/2008/09/08/finally-out-and-about-again/#comment-4700 Maybe one day I will make it to Rotto...... Maybe one day I will make it to Rotto……

]]> Comment on “Lazy Days” in Te Anau and Manapouri by “Lazy Days” in Te Anau and Manapouri | Te Anau Travel - Culture and Recreation http://kristinstravels.com/2008/03/17/lazy-days-in-te-anau-and-manapouri/comment-page-1/#comment-3346 “Lazy Days” in Te Anau and Manapouri | Te Anau Travel - Culture and Recreation Sat, 15 Aug 2009 22:26:20 +0000 http://kristinstravels.com/2008/03/17/lazy-days-in-te-anau-and-manapouri/#comment-3346 [...] You find the original post here kristinstravels.com/2008/03/17 | Kristin [...] [...] You find the original post here kristinstravels.com/2008/03/17 | Kristin [...]

]]> Comment on Carving My Own Greenstone! by Kristin http://kristinstravels.com/2008/02/19/carving-my-own-greenstone/comment-page-1/#comment-1584 Kristin Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:56:00 +0000 http://kristinstravels.com/2008/02/19/carving-my-own-greenstone/#comment-1584 Greenstone, I was unaware that carving your own greenstone and keeping it was bad luck. I was told that as long as you carved it yourself, the bad luck did not apply; it was just when you bought one for yourself rather than gifting it. Ah well...it's a bit too late now, but I'll know for next time. Greenstone,

I was unaware that carving your own greenstone and keeping it was bad luck. I was told that as long as you carved it yourself, the bad luck did not apply; it was just when you bought one for yourself rather than gifting it. Ah well…it’s a bit too late now, but I’ll know for next time.

]]> Comment on Carving My Own Greenstone! by Kristin http://kristinstravels.com/2008/02/19/carving-my-own-greenstone/comment-page-1/#comment-1583 Kristin Sat, 21 Feb 2009 22:54:25 +0000 http://kristinstravels.com/2008/02/19/carving-my-own-greenstone/#comment-1583 Tom, That's really a shame. I wouldn't have thought that would happen with Steve--he was so attentive and helpful when we were there! That's terrible he laughed as well :( I hope the rest of your trip to the West Coast was better! Tom,

That’s really a shame. I wouldn’t have thought that would happen with Steve–he was so attentive and helpful when we were there! That’s terrible he laughed as well :( I hope the rest of your trip to the West Coast was better!

]]> Comment on Carving My Own Greenstone! by greenstone http://kristinstravels.com/2008/02/19/carving-my-own-greenstone/comment-page-1/#comment-1577 greenstone Sat, 21 Feb 2009 01:07:41 +0000 http://kristinstravels.com/2008/02/19/carving-my-own-greenstone/#comment-1577 In Moari Tradition you are supposed to give greenstone that you find and carve. Its bad luck to keep it to yourself. You are supposed to receive greenstone as a gift. In Moari Tradition you are supposed to give greenstone that you find and carve. Its bad luck to keep it to yourself. You are supposed to receive greenstone as a gift.

]]> Comment on Carving My Own Greenstone! by Tom Anderson http://kristinstravels.com/2008/02/19/carving-my-own-greenstone/comment-page-1/#comment-1571 Tom Anderson Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:17:39 +0000 http://kristinstravels.com/2008/02/19/carving-my-own-greenstone/#comment-1571 wow seems like u had a great day ... me and my girlfriend didnt ...we were just ignored by Steven ...seemed he spent more time out of the shop than in it ...everyone was just helping themselves to equipment ...... Steven laughed at our results ....we were not happy either .... not a treasure but I considered it a waste of time and money ...... wow seems like u had a great day … me and my girlfriend didnt …we were just ignored by Steven …seemed he spent more time out of the shop than in it …everyone was just helping themselves to equipment …… Steven laughed at our results ….we were not happy either …. not a treasure but I considered it a waste of time and money ……

]]> Comment on The Aftermath of the Accident by Suz http://kristinstravels.com/2008/07/23/the-aftermath-of-the-accident/comment-page-1/#comment-980 Suz Thu, 13 Nov 2008 03:33:17 +0000 http://kristinstravels.com/2008/07/23/the-aftermath-of-the-accident/#comment-980 Hi Kristin, I just started reading your blog, courtesy of igougo.com. It sounds like you've had quite a concerning experience over the past few months. I hope you're feeling better, and I certainly look forward to keeping up with your travels & adventures once they fully resume. Warm Wishes, Suz (a.k.a. Lil' Boozie) "3 Troopin' Travelers" Hi Kristin,

I just started reading your blog, courtesy of igougo.com. It sounds like you’ve had quite a concerning experience over the past few months. I hope you’re feeling better, and I certainly look forward to keeping up with your travels & adventures once they fully resume.

Warm Wishes,
Suz (a.k.a. Lil’ Boozie)
“3 Troopin’ Travelers”

]]> Comment on What I’ve Been Up To by Gaby http://kristinstravels.com/2008/10/15/what-ive-been-up-to/comment-page-1/#comment-835 Gaby Thu, 16 Oct 2008 07:29:50 +0000 http://kristinstravels.com/2008/10/15/what-ive-been-up-to/#comment-835 Good morning Kristin, Don't feel guilty about having a good life! It's great that you don't have time to let us know each day what you are doing. But your update is impressive. You again got what you want to have. Lucky girl! So keep on enjoying it. Groetjes, Gaby Good morning Kristin,
Don’t feel guilty about having a good life! It’s great that you don’t have time to let us know each day what you are doing.
But your update is impressive. You again got what you want to have. Lucky girl! So keep on enjoying it.

Groetjes,
Gaby

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