tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-48994660095582916702024-03-04T22:04:43.933-08:00Traveling Overseas - JourneysFind out the beauty of Indonesia - New ZealandVivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-26541794524731070282009-06-07T01:31:00.000-07:002009-06-07T02:32:15.940-07:00KARORY SANCTUARY<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-RBBbobQDv9MCUFROPMu5l_cQ9jx4ui6C5kVlw_xfcDL0JEQEtC-7PouLQp9qqJOeNz0D8wD3YDaAbeyKm5zgjXrqagcRKXacmkcCnDSEPf0yl7yDTvJ_MYyMKsQvggaLKSsWRpfKPA/s1600-h/012.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344503573557737202" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-RBBbobQDv9MCUFROPMu5l_cQ9jx4ui6C5kVlw_xfcDL0JEQEtC-7PouLQp9qqJOeNz0D8wD3YDaAbeyKm5zgjXrqagcRKXacmkcCnDSEPf0yl7yDTvJ_MYyMKsQvggaLKSsWRpfKPA/s320/012.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />While you are in Wellington, you have an opportunity to see New Zealand's rarest wildlife in its natural environment by visiting The Karory Sanctuary. It's located just ten minutes from Central Wellington. You can reach the place by car or by bus.<br /><br />In my opinion, bus is the cheapest choice. with only five dollars New Zealand, we can buy day tripper ticket. Day tripper ticket is designed to give us freedom to go around Wellington by using only one ticket. We are able to catch bus or get off in every bus station just by showing the ticket to the driver. Ticket is available at the bus. Tell the bus driver that you want to buy day tripper ticket then pay five dollars.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU5M4ioSphxal36Ss7RMh17zjGM5vnHgG5vTVCl1xJUYRA74bHiDG9YFxlWATFLTun3y4iAOviBue8M4sXSL3CqZns9k1MPNa2AedSWcyrTG0e_DDG9OCBRxbhJigVnBHBL4hsEk49klo/s1600-h/022.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5344503569924543458" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU5M4ioSphxal36Ss7RMh17zjGM5vnHgG5vTVCl1xJUYRA74bHiDG9YFxlWATFLTun3y4iAOviBue8M4sXSL3CqZns9k1MPNa2AedSWcyrTG0e_DDG9OCBRxbhJigVnBHBL4hsEk49klo/s320/022.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Anyway, if you want to see the New Zealand National Mascot, the Kiwi, in their wildlife, the Karory sanctuary is the right place to visit. Tour provide us encounters with birds and reptiles normally just found on offshore islands. Walking track include a cruise accross the lower lake and chance to see the Tuatara, New Zealand's living dinosaur. The best time to do the tour is when darkness has settled. If we are lucky, we can see the Kiwi. I suggest don't make a noise that can make the animals run while you do the tour.<br /><br />There are different prices between day and night tours. Day tour is only $14 New Zealand, but the night tour is more expensive at NZ$ 60 (guided tour). For further information, you can visit the Karory Sanctuary Experience ZELANDIA website (click <a href="http://www.visitzealandia.com/site/about_us/zealandia/">here</a>).Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-29417801245579482102009-06-04T17:56:00.000-07:002009-06-04T18:05:10.972-07:00SEAVIEW MARINA IN EASTBOURNE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktVJzlRhvFs_QszzSSJuA-mduOC2d8OYHjC_ZjTJ05vJwOnhuE3f1AslWjFnLdHyMnne-srEWRn8y-3kVwXx8DaoGil5Zwr_zWlS3N4lCyacUEqKLhcEgCjS7fhPKvZRwz4mO0ceNr4I/s1600-h/P1010525.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343642426159990226" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgktVJzlRhvFs_QszzSSJuA-mduOC2d8OYHjC_ZjTJ05vJwOnhuE3f1AslWjFnLdHyMnne-srEWRn8y-3kVwXx8DaoGil5Zwr_zWlS3N4lCyacUEqKLhcEgCjS7fhPKvZRwz4mO0ceNr4I/s400/P1010525.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh63FkqxDvvQ8Wo75msYtgnRfNQWvK6H4aOFAEEVbPwzRxq5R2w_M6slYypPJxN33DUYxLB8lGJcrcFm7Ay-ySXqpPwQ14eyfwcJV64E1S-o5lEDDPvitib4LxPFzHe62yn8NOmx86F30I/s1600-h/P1010526.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343642422311337090" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh63FkqxDvvQ8Wo75msYtgnRfNQWvK6H4aOFAEEVbPwzRxq5R2w_M6slYypPJxN33DUYxLB8lGJcrcFm7Ay-ySXqpPwQ14eyfwcJV64E1S-o5lEDDPvitib4LxPFzHe62yn8NOmx86F30I/s400/P1010526.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2e0TZrZQmzTOsfmucNFMSAIvs_Tm2VVW5UeomxbF9aW3pATiosXo2mc2cPSpYBCYuJDoSXRWOZlruq28fbvvhDM6SfJ_56XhmFQZOogU6Wkxpk9CiJ9lB7E9VcnpmvEw4ZxvMPACuWQ/s1600-h/P1010523.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5343642416633576610" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr2e0TZrZQmzTOsfmucNFMSAIvs_Tm2VVW5UeomxbF9aW3pATiosXo2mc2cPSpYBCYuJDoSXRWOZlruq28fbvvhDM6SfJ_56XhmFQZOogU6Wkxpk9CiJ9lB7E9VcnpmvEw4ZxvMPACuWQ/s400/P1010523.JPG" border="0" /></a>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-43940920973589345992009-05-24T17:53:00.000-07:002009-05-24T18:56:13.769-07:00CIRCUS QUIRKUS<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYAuNVDaFr0QkLfaJfInI9J6BTtDiFa24MEfNwZC35Jc5VDzcomQ2bMmCvOHfrL-1e2VeNshkVHvk5ShQZd5bkGaQjxuyC5YKqW51ZK_fcAnf1xP3SDn2E7coOWnQIyAyfM1x2mOt_AAY/s1600-h/P1010930+circus.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339573587404924722" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYAuNVDaFr0QkLfaJfInI9J6BTtDiFa24MEfNwZC35Jc5VDzcomQ2bMmCvOHfrL-1e2VeNshkVHvk5ShQZd5bkGaQjxuyC5YKqW51ZK_fcAnf1xP3SDn2E7coOWnQIyAyfM1x2mOt_AAY/s320/P1010930+circus.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />A few weeks ago, I went to TSB Centre - Wellington to watch Circus Quirkus show. Lots of children accompanied by their family came to the show. The Circus Quirkus is a non animal circus style show, guaranteed to entertain and amuse the entire family, both young and old. As usual, they love the clown.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmwyvfNBVQ-nSQ8UJtCtX45_fgjngfEa9p9cAzVmru7g_6xLsTfcvXKNMV8QobGWgP8EKwU6ksVC48XfqsrrB1V1xYpgz3kV7lRx7AqRo_r98mX2MPzw76h9tVsL7OfSelk8mAx1z4GQQ/s1600-h/P1010936.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339560982590608402" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmwyvfNBVQ-nSQ8UJtCtX45_fgjngfEa9p9cAzVmru7g_6xLsTfcvXKNMV8QobGWgP8EKwU6ksVC48XfqsrrB1V1xYpgz3kV7lRx7AqRo_r98mX2MPzw76h9tVsL7OfSelk8mAx1z4GQQ/s320/P1010936.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The Circus Quirkus is now touring in New Zealand and Australia. You can check their tour dates and show locations by visiting their website <a href="http://www.circusquirkus.com/childrens-circus-quirkus-fundraising-tours-shows.htm">here</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjlKTGEDHEdV7VE8P425VMxjzF2LhxteJ3PMdvxRdGvfPRGKmR0HZhPZOZ8ipaorQxci_qgxMcwyb4ZvmIPAK0Pt5FeCVaMq3cFOqnKm-WsNSIESCQ9AWqBm33Yt_2roFQsiHy7rXwj3k/s1600-h/P1010933.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5339560978882906386" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjlKTGEDHEdV7VE8P425VMxjzF2LhxteJ3PMdvxRdGvfPRGKmR0HZhPZOZ8ipaorQxci_qgxMcwyb4ZvmIPAK0Pt5FeCVaMq3cFOqnKm-WsNSIESCQ9AWqBm33Yt_2roFQsiHy7rXwj3k/s320/P1010933.JPG" border="0" /></a>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-18721679412399605222009-05-20T12:27:00.000-07:002009-05-20T12:52:45.796-07:00PERCY SCENIC RESERVE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwzejeuHqp2kavvbVKmswJsZ9jktqBMalq8HCR_phtdBVlMktBXNjK0kmXfYd9R-oErBeEaj0vzNQzbvosEFlO0iz6s-LfrU6Y3qjf-4UkD1iQqCHfc54K0O96ZfAdwbJvSH2Iqg1XAE8/s1600-h/P1011021.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337995733236268242" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwzejeuHqp2kavvbVKmswJsZ9jktqBMalq8HCR_phtdBVlMktBXNjK0kmXfYd9R-oErBeEaj0vzNQzbvosEFlO0iz6s-LfrU6Y3qjf-4UkD1iQqCHfc54K0O96ZfAdwbJvSH2Iqg1XAE8/s320/P1011021.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Ap5_VCmbUC5kAzoLmNrJXC1EINUTpGN4OUo9etDQkNiZ8EV9PJM4eUiTb1jwuwG24Z8wTHM1xRzha072tS4XdPMAElzRr3b0ErsQTiC6Iux6fHQcIUS5sG3WzGzNKl81RRwk_G5xbNU/s1600-h/P1011017.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337995725230724914" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6Ap5_VCmbUC5kAzoLmNrJXC1EINUTpGN4OUo9etDQkNiZ8EV9PJM4eUiTb1jwuwG24Z8wTHM1xRzha072tS4XdPMAElzRr3b0ErsQTiC6Iux6fHQcIUS5sG3WzGzNKl81RRwk_G5xbNU/s320/P1011017.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5z6LKVFy3-vo0BB0KQIv9OJbxxfNXCM7Hie8qeVAm6u1_N7441h3x9C8xUZ7LZTItqdxev54cW4TuRyCUg_Q-TjMhr6AVQKC7emhR9LqqCtI9aj0f-rZdeud_lhRCYL5HyP0DCZONdSo/s1600-h/P1011011.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337995721584897586" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5z6LKVFy3-vo0BB0KQIv9OJbxxfNXCM7Hie8qeVAm6u1_N7441h3x9C8xUZ7LZTItqdxev54cW4TuRyCUg_Q-TjMhr6AVQKC7emhR9LqqCtI9aj0f-rZdeud_lhRCYL5HyP0DCZONdSo/s320/P1011011.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSf7MGuE-SJh2eWhx9rEMJ0wCPVi1_HLNwBW1Prhxm-R4ltkji7V-lshi59Je9FCj4u3l40VkUMNr3cF_FhZhLpTzShFD_5ZKid4ylNtJAe0VlLlfKfusYznJztpPdLyfyMDqP8dyj_g/s1600-h/P1011024.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337994029334797074" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOSf7MGuE-SJh2eWhx9rEMJ0wCPVi1_HLNwBW1Prhxm-R4ltkji7V-lshi59Je9FCj4u3l40VkUMNr3cF_FhZhLpTzShFD_5ZKid4ylNtJAe0VlLlfKfusYznJztpPdLyfyMDqP8dyj_g/s320/P1011024.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMweH87vbGn0oX5bL_wqS5ufpITGtpd2pHvQbzpANIfm04ItEFkZAoxPFNr5ZnVJtAvDSywc1NI9MzvnshEkk_mFWyvqfkAg9p-NZjaKTEzTXISdIW5ktuqjskblsxUWIOQweErXNPZs/s1600-h/P1011025.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337994025023628338" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFMweH87vbGn0oX5bL_wqS5ufpITGtpd2pHvQbzpANIfm04ItEFkZAoxPFNr5ZnVJtAvDSywc1NI9MzvnshEkk_mFWyvqfkAg9p-NZjaKTEzTXISdIW5ktuqjskblsxUWIOQweErXNPZs/s320/P1011025.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiO4rb1HSzf9kgFeehNP3sdYIKoFS-KRSDMbHRTL-AylBrhcQSGNLKH-BUUqjhLK2UW27tL1KDv8_e8f4PlC-s1nw6Rv6hcEX5ZlkB5kJzIL1SU6VyXZrt3tWj2RwES5lxOBDJBg5UkE/s1600-h/P1011030.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337994016573288738" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhpiO4rb1HSzf9kgFeehNP3sdYIKoFS-KRSDMbHRTL-AylBrhcQSGNLKH-BUUqjhLK2UW27tL1KDv8_e8f4PlC-s1nw6Rv6hcEX5ZlkB5kJzIL1SU6VyXZrt3tWj2RwES5lxOBDJBg5UkE/s320/P1011030.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaOXF7FzNvHV_sIs2iFdkrX7azNbQJ2lQv1YF0Bdt75cpd6SR7JB-woE5dFurM7bQcAkFHY6_2hRSZSqq_XZnSlq3MqdvJ6Mw6KWxIpW_CLaCAsr1TewqJwCR7GiiEHdPoSJMAEuY4Rxw/s1600-h/P1011031.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337994009941000946" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaOXF7FzNvHV_sIs2iFdkrX7azNbQJ2lQv1YF0Bdt75cpd6SR7JB-woE5dFurM7bQcAkFHY6_2hRSZSqq_XZnSlq3MqdvJ6Mw6KWxIpW_CLaCAsr1TewqJwCR7GiiEHdPoSJMAEuY4Rxw/s320/P1011031.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8MvM7Jt67pnGYQ38z09KtqN5qIZ6tkeHQx7sFeqWbSRkJ2sbmHFmPX3isWoJNEowc5SdrEJ_DTj33Wc4oFruh_iBOpHOSFEkMwxkQxbxxbK6Dge6QiLMF6AnX4G9KmWHHTtT5yGWfjhs/s1600-h/P1011027.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5337994006024951394" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8MvM7Jt67pnGYQ38z09KtqN5qIZ6tkeHQx7sFeqWbSRkJ2sbmHFmPX3isWoJNEowc5SdrEJ_DTj33Wc4oFruh_iBOpHOSFEkMwxkQxbxxbK6Dge6QiLMF6AnX4G9KmWHHTtT5yGWfjhs/s320/P1011027.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-29679383966380628422009-05-18T21:17:00.000-07:002009-05-18T21:24:12.240-07:00GETTING AROUND TO NEW ZEALANDNew Zealand has 3 big airports : Auckland, Wellington and Chrischurch. Auckland is the main international gateway for passenger arriving in New Zealand or into Chrischurch if they want to fly to the South Island. Wellington only handles flights to and from Australia.<br /><br />Air New Zealand which is the national airline, has flight to Australia, Japan, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, USA and Europe, directly or via Pacific Islands.<br /><br />Auckland’s’ international terminal has visitor facilities and information centres, sightseeing and onward travel arrangements. Special elevators and toilet facilities are available for the disabled. Chrischurch and Wellington have similar facilities. All passenger leaving on international flights pay an airport departure tax NZ$25.<br /><br />Taxis are expensive around NZ$50. Cheaper options are the Airbus, cost NZ$15 one way, or the Super Shuttle <a href="http://www.supershuttle.co.nz/">www.supershuttle.co.nz</a>, a door to door service that can be booked in advance or at the Information Desk at the airport, cost NZ$24 one way.Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-25357219961358976262009-05-16T14:25:00.000-07:002009-05-17T18:28:19.942-07:00HOSTELS AND BACKPACKER ACCOMODATION<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbmqh3TXzKYoiAHdOZqEOTAc-rbpRY3CZarJyH7_hjdORb0GG6jkW1gbVKU-N7TSx8VqAZWnimYWrgJZfJLkVU80LzJ67R1kN38q1D1e0d5wpFeigmXPTF0ptF6NUaDkujAERZUCiBm4/s1600-h/P1011058.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336708834460000322" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXbmqh3TXzKYoiAHdOZqEOTAc-rbpRY3CZarJyH7_hjdORb0GG6jkW1gbVKU-N7TSx8VqAZWnimYWrgJZfJLkVU80LzJ67R1kN38q1D1e0d5wpFeigmXPTF0ptF6NUaDkujAERZUCiBm4/s320/P1011058.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Hostels are as common as motels in New Zealand, provide clean and basic accommodation. Besides numerous hostels run by the YHA, YMCA and YWCA, there are also hundreds hostels that usually called ’backpackers’.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguSkWVbtuKJfoEVbrWyMprWnTATiLzQQiL2241Ur5wcPVhTitut64mw8aL7uteGiPVm8YsHSoYDi7bJ9sMjFod5dddGHKpqvyGmTPjoYLrjKT6h0zdkDZ73fHCySvW62GF-dibBEcLXJs/s1600-h/P1011051.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336708827389383506" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguSkWVbtuKJfoEVbrWyMprWnTATiLzQQiL2241Ur5wcPVhTitut64mw8aL7uteGiPVm8YsHSoYDi7bJ9sMjFod5dddGHKpqvyGmTPjoYLrjKT6h0zdkDZ73fHCySvW62GF-dibBEcLXJs/s320/P1011051.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Finished are the days of separate dormitories and lights out by 10pm : hostel s now have private rooms as well as a more liberal attitude to visitors. Communal facilities, usually include kitchens, lounge areas, laundries and so on, and although you may sometimes have to provide your own bedding, this can often be hired for a small charge. Nightly costs are around NZ$12-20 for a dormitory bed.<br /><br />Numerous guides and information booklets are available from information centres and hostels, including BBH Backpacker Accommodation Guide, which lists over 350 hostels and can also be ordered online for free <a href="http://www.bbh.co.nz/"><span style="color:#3333ff;">here</span></a>. the website also provides hostel listings and customer reviews. Backpacker website also available <a href="http://www.thebackpacker.net/"><span style="color:#3333ff;">here</span></a> if you want to travel around the world (Europe, Asia, Africa) and looking for a bed on a budget.Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-7699320726924256682009-05-15T22:04:00.000-07:002009-05-17T01:43:09.232-07:00GUEST HOUSE AND B&B ACCOMODATION<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvKpHbPlMYINUGCMJ69fGCZb2QSAhBEsRabscjDYe1tIAUWYR2iJtJTt1b1LJ705hMbI3os5MTB-spvAVlLwYAqlCvfsFpvspC36eivN1u0SSTZWet6RlTnfOPmzeNDvJ5pKbV2HZRPo/s1600-h/024.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5336287440823494914" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGvKpHbPlMYINUGCMJ69fGCZb2QSAhBEsRabscjDYe1tIAUWYR2iJtJTt1b1LJ705hMbI3os5MTB-spvAVlLwYAqlCvfsFpvspC36eivN1u0SSTZWet6RlTnfOPmzeNDvJ5pKbV2HZRPo/s320/024.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div>Staying in a private guest house or B&B (Bed & Breakfast) is a good way to meet people and find out about the locality. Standards vary widely : a room in a basic guest house costs from NZ$30 per person, while one in a more comfortable B&B where the breakfast is included, will set you around NZ$40-60 per person.<br /><br />For further information you can visit Bed &Breakfast website <a href="http://www.bnb.co.nz/index.html"><span style="color:#3366ff;">here</span></a>.</div>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-68568341671925008332009-05-15T00:26:00.000-07:002009-05-15T00:34:52.734-07:00SEATOUN TUNNEL<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3fMqGqyxUtFxASk-MADM7HZECg0KdH4LN47n57rWbFc997lOInInzjpgvy2Hbxt8lX0ZqlO0Z3Qyx_VHxN8F2p_QBuupPcZGUi874NXEvwWolg_aeRIyee8p5i8CsAPd8gFVPH0ZvbLU/s1600-h/022.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335950505204771794" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3fMqGqyxUtFxASk-MADM7HZECg0KdH4LN47n57rWbFc997lOInInzjpgvy2Hbxt8lX0ZqlO0Z3Qyx_VHxN8F2p_QBuupPcZGUi874NXEvwWolg_aeRIyee8p5i8CsAPd8gFVPH0ZvbLU/s400/022.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7hQx9soUMvYGMmyI73XYM5HHJqw-DmlbYErjj3ROV0y1y4mz-hMQChFXJfHQom3OancgYFXF5BDkHKbddXh7CZctf0ci7JYlGVwaeiMIrdz5sgbLlh5uu2vIwCOjJRhSIqfjk3VE9i0/s1600-h/020.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335950499343788242" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjr7hQx9soUMvYGMmyI73XYM5HHJqw-DmlbYErjj3ROV0y1y4mz-hMQChFXJfHQom3OancgYFXF5BDkHKbddXh7CZctf0ci7JYlGVwaeiMIrdz5sgbLlh5uu2vIwCOjJRhSIqfjk3VE9i0/s400/020.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIUc-GwK0_zbINbPaOUqIqut9WH6W8P-CJnsEwuh6sr9mHn3Vh2H-oU1ulHCikPBCZ96yNCXWU_gx0TEsOf8yT8ST0dDuHsKs4oDuiwjtyeZRkcugOZ7d0_xjqRF3sV6_ioFBVj7DIvKI/s1600-h/018.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335950497154632690" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIUc-GwK0_zbINbPaOUqIqut9WH6W8P-CJnsEwuh6sr9mHn3Vh2H-oU1ulHCikPBCZ96yNCXWU_gx0TEsOf8yT8ST0dDuHsKs4oDuiwjtyeZRkcugOZ7d0_xjqRF3sV6_ioFBVj7DIvKI/s400/018.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf4sKtvigRLvKWvwRqdN0zR5-0Pxbmo_OvwmfER-Y5iEVbzJFS7YcOLi541_P-QO4NvurbxAlLOGK9bkJtIXKfxuSMbxfPkpUb1AyR3qcvgV1YQ1eTrOt0HkaZkRIcLGT7LzO3Bh42-Bo/s1600-h/017+-+seatoun+tunnel.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335950494935589410" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhf4sKtvigRLvKWvwRqdN0zR5-0Pxbmo_OvwmfER-Y5iEVbzJFS7YcOLi541_P-QO4NvurbxAlLOGK9bkJtIXKfxuSMbxfPkpUb1AyR3qcvgV1YQ1eTrOt0HkaZkRIcLGT7LzO3Bh42-Bo/s400/017+-+seatoun+tunnel.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div></div></div>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-16316243305212462922009-05-12T17:24:00.000-07:002009-05-15T00:36:53.517-07:00NATIONAL WAR MEMORIAL - WELLINGTON<a href="http://travelling-journeys.blogspot.com/2009/04/anzac-day.html">Anzac Day </a>Wreathlaying Ceremony is held in this place.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKk4aRprbVNA9Men8Dni-6gXL61UTKsfBTS3NyxjlcKBhV8KotIQNjzBBQjLYGZJWHoxLOaSfwnXRCN_t39orX0lCKk9M5Qw0_pkGG_iJaNo7K8k69Z8lAy__zBuQhI9xnHd9HWI8sIfc/s1600-h/085.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335100970454249090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKk4aRprbVNA9Men8Dni-6gXL61UTKsfBTS3NyxjlcKBhV8KotIQNjzBBQjLYGZJWHoxLOaSfwnXRCN_t39orX0lCKk9M5Qw0_pkGG_iJaNo7K8k69Z8lAy__zBuQhI9xnHd9HWI8sIfc/s400/085.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-MvqbdpCjqi-4LXVV-5xNPWmXxPYvGp4JGEXq7fxgmKom3mWYocmQnZ5imRkGuTk90mz8LLk-MLUDTLxeg5-ueQu710RHP44QrXG8KvEG3TykguBU7dS4MR_kP9xITnWfNBBT53ai2E0/s1600-h/086.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335100965022284930" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 299px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-MvqbdpCjqi-4LXVV-5xNPWmXxPYvGp4JGEXq7fxgmKom3mWYocmQnZ5imRkGuTk90mz8LLk-MLUDTLxeg5-ueQu710RHP44QrXG8KvEG3TykguBU7dS4MR_kP9xITnWfNBBT53ai2E0/s400/086.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrom6xFK6opEIsCT25h_qpb8jH1tihSTJ5P2beAiyxfc8UUx9n1pS42GKc9-3zUV90ykHTa_41uHOpwFQqcU0ROlq5EuQVLTIle3kasGvPhojkU-E7v3EZ1L8J_zecMFlHGLyQm_RWm0/s1600-h/088.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335100960255199266" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidrom6xFK6opEIsCT25h_qpb8jH1tihSTJ5P2beAiyxfc8UUx9n1pS42GKc9-3zUV90ykHTa_41uHOpwFQqcU0ROlq5EuQVLTIle3kasGvPhojkU-E7v3EZ1L8J_zecMFlHGLyQm_RWm0/s400/088.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2hbnh-gX-lzPYlXIdBRUfSoktyY9ecJRT5O1inNRAwfrcEUs4JCENxeIZRGU9pqG5-0KMzOfAC_hYjgBtomRp8L2Cfm7feaHDBFNCBPIwqTXAgUKyubR-HnpbnyLim2K7-QJ32mKY69Q/s1600-h/089.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5335100957348736738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2hbnh-gX-lzPYlXIdBRUfSoktyY9ecJRT5O1inNRAwfrcEUs4JCENxeIZRGU9pqG5-0KMzOfAC_hYjgBtomRp8L2Cfm7feaHDBFNCBPIwqTXAgUKyubR-HnpbnyLim2K7-QJ32mKY69Q/s400/089.JPG" border="0" /></a>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-86471849673702319482009-05-09T22:59:00.000-07:002009-05-15T00:39:10.520-07:00WELLINGTON WATERFRONTThe Wellington's beautiful waterfront can be seen from level 6 of <a href="http://travelling-journeys.blogspot.com/2009/04/te-papa-tongarewa.html">Te Papa Museum</a>. Te Papa Museum is open everyday. General admission is free. From Te Papa, you can walk along the Wellington Waterfront to <a href="http://travelling-journeys.blogspot.com/2009/04/oriental-bay-beach.html">Oriental Bay Beach </a>and enjoy the rest of your day.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPg4GfKqTvGh_gPsgyCBao5g9dNzrG7ojTkNKFqI77YWD-ugbb87nrxMeaimHBAGAkTw7qJ7_Niv0cb06F9fLZrHVSqTirSbepJpq2VKVcf-8xw_vQzc8zj_uhV8Sd9Uw-eDicxjRbVA/s1600-h/175.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334075825166990178" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPg4GfKqTvGh_gPsgyCBao5g9dNzrG7ojTkNKFqI77YWD-ugbb87nrxMeaimHBAGAkTw7qJ7_Niv0cb06F9fLZrHVSqTirSbepJpq2VKVcf-8xw_vQzc8zj_uhV8Sd9Uw-eDicxjRbVA/s400/175.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLaO2iIL_csMtxJmYkfNj5llBQphWZjBbwgGxEVeN1g42mauT4giHzBK9gBi1J-LkwKy3AboB7MF0FUSEd-7G1nQrjd0fAYBr3pcLEBIc5mIcpQ4PEYq-v9vybtvXjMip4qNm1yhxMYGU/s1600-h/174.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334075818618476930" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLaO2iIL_csMtxJmYkfNj5llBQphWZjBbwgGxEVeN1g42mauT4giHzBK9gBi1J-LkwKy3AboB7MF0FUSEd-7G1nQrjd0fAYBr3pcLEBIc5mIcpQ4PEYq-v9vybtvXjMip4qNm1yhxMYGU/s400/174.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHBIvZ74YJlgajJwZ3jUxS_2ZPryu8pI40qNVOqkdkVDnam4EClb5AjkTFQiFHNpln6xTHXE0S6NPeLg4T_FkP5PRAqv_fCmIkFYEIWGv0590ccF1j6gVPCkJmc4AOvkPPz-vXSiQQo5Y/s1600-h/172.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5334075814817075522" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHBIvZ74YJlgajJwZ3jUxS_2ZPryu8pI40qNVOqkdkVDnam4EClb5AjkTFQiFHNpln6xTHXE0S6NPeLg4T_FkP5PRAqv_fCmIkFYEIWGv0590ccF1j6gVPCkJmc4AOvkPPz-vXSiQQo5Y/s400/172.JPG" border="0" /></a> </div></div>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-43371407958116442252009-05-09T01:58:00.000-07:002009-05-18T20:56:31.042-07:00ONE DAY IN AUTUMNOn the way to Eastbourne I saw these lovely ducks and seagulls enjoying the fine sunny autumn day in the Waiwhetu Stream, at Riverside Drive, Lower Hutt.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuLt2tmmy2-HgLdO4yWGyAEEhhiZTNt0iNVEb8osrYmoiwNb6YMdo-qGwNCLzM39u2rYX9ktFkJK5tsAQK_kFHZkQV2_SxBlgqNKqaF4gZOaKex0BtejQfaMMODfMIYM01iK1fb4b-Ek/s1600-h/008.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333752325541342114" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQuLt2tmmy2-HgLdO4yWGyAEEhhiZTNt0iNVEb8osrYmoiwNb6YMdo-qGwNCLzM39u2rYX9ktFkJK5tsAQK_kFHZkQV2_SxBlgqNKqaF4gZOaKex0BtejQfaMMODfMIYM01iK1fb4b-Ek/s400/008.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1WW47uNMysCiCvmQOeZ6Lwz9lTpzZ3oO3ChyRnhgXzUGHKeXDxGthLj1R22Ox2GPT-hTqH5SirPoum7M8hzRBmSG87kStVnldJsK0DJ_nbJnT0heKpeW4dUy2d4HE5Ha9HiIhEKbrwU/s1600-h/007.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333752322640511634" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiO1WW47uNMysCiCvmQOeZ6Lwz9lTpzZ3oO3ChyRnhgXzUGHKeXDxGthLj1R22Ox2GPT-hTqH5SirPoum7M8hzRBmSG87kStVnldJsK0DJ_nbJnT0heKpeW4dUy2d4HE5Ha9HiIhEKbrwU/s400/007.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwnL0Nhk4p94KdDK1v6hYdBdGlFZ2J3ZjItowVsDUn2kOxZOXpc75yVF25HJ_FN64OpqlrE0dmRUfVSVKJA5U_o6HLaOtyhKmilxyyfAXV85FMIS0AgzampJdVkO4xhC_y9k6VoXgfxY/s1600-h/005.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333752320466219042" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguwnL0Nhk4p94KdDK1v6hYdBdGlFZ2J3ZjItowVsDUn2kOxZOXpc75yVF25HJ_FN64OpqlrE0dmRUfVSVKJA5U_o6HLaOtyhKmilxyyfAXV85FMIS0AgzampJdVkO4xhC_y9k6VoXgfxY/s400/005.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwB3Kpt1qk2-ZG06_hjIoD2CJ9I44LqM9gCrMOCEps_tDhYyPyTSXr-dBbNv-5jssdZzSn5_iZxEqFIs3sIcWAxUlmT91Y10lVQ-yiuCXkiadM5-lXxHTBBEptOBtl1Ft6DpUes7heKnA/s1600-h/004.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333752314791826498" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwB3Kpt1qk2-ZG06_hjIoD2CJ9I44LqM9gCrMOCEps_tDhYyPyTSXr-dBbNv-5jssdZzSn5_iZxEqFIs3sIcWAxUlmT91Y10lVQ-yiuCXkiadM5-lXxHTBBEptOBtl1Ft6DpUes7heKnA/s400/004.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ4_KWuKNP65KzzEZhv9DYSpy7y8YygF_B5ONB0v438MjXA18yV6lrc0qHQf0ZZQjExqlYWm5oJCwa9klY2v2L4tDuxccmnYVd5VLCngfFhamkJBFpqpnjqva0MegXPv-zN_o0sbAr4K8/s1600-h/002.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333752310832440770" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ4_KWuKNP65KzzEZhv9DYSpy7y8YygF_B5ONB0v438MjXA18yV6lrc0qHQf0ZZQjExqlYWm5oJCwa9klY2v2L4tDuxccmnYVd5VLCngfFhamkJBFpqpnjqva0MegXPv-zN_o0sbAr4K8/s400/002.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqCGp-MEWB0bE1Cf_tTnF5zLjPtv6zsBI3m25N72dLhgK3s8lkkwhb1ymLCXbctoufsjD_IlDmq0mVzs6eZgaGwmw3KzmC5MwkwS9VZDk5VRHKuyqtF7wbCublTZKdNOi3B3Qt4E-utlQ/s1600-h/009.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333753019125689154" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqCGp-MEWB0bE1Cf_tTnF5zLjPtv6zsBI3m25N72dLhgK3s8lkkwhb1ymLCXbctoufsjD_IlDmq0mVzs6eZgaGwmw3KzmC5MwkwS9VZDk5VRHKuyqtF7wbCublTZKdNOi3B3Qt4E-utlQ/s400/009.JPG" border="0" /></a>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-36564513695499164212009-05-09T00:18:00.000-07:002009-05-09T01:45:06.907-07:00DO'S AND DON'T'S<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4of5xlmWJhqroz-6gNS2wxqF5-aSS2PREJnAEghr-fGwJvr6z7VqNl58V-Vel8GY9MxpjDpcMyIXrS8RRQyh5Jz8OMr7JjiAaZD6LMNQbjfMMbQanZ-thQwq1jfuW4mNsmg0RHzPMy0/s1600-h/249.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333736231397421746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjF4of5xlmWJhqroz-6gNS2wxqF5-aSS2PREJnAEghr-fGwJvr6z7VqNl58V-Vel8GY9MxpjDpcMyIXrS8RRQyh5Jz8OMr7JjiAaZD6LMNQbjfMMbQanZ-thQwq1jfuW4mNsmg0RHzPMy0/s320/249.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />New Zealanders are renowned for their friendliness and hospitality, and have an outgoing, relaxed attitude towards visitor. However, there are etiquettes we must follow. All Maori tribes, many sub-tribes and community groups, and even universities and schools still have their marae (courtyard/square/plaza). The protocol governing marae is highly formalised and it is very important that you seek permission before entering the whare runanga (meeting house) on any marae, and walk around the marae rather than across it. Footwear must be removed before going inside a whare runanga. It is more than likely, however, that your visit to a marae will be part of an organised tour, in which case you will be told what to do.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynHoHo-U3rYAgnQmoS2ofKYjtsI6XKIBLZ6O01RWMK2VmeSz1LtY9U3eBSsBCfzXmZCWqWDhiQpYuZJS4e5CkfddNYiALuz1h8wZqrjiF83l7Q-nRctqW4Nzv1l_-PxhtQZkzzrGckZ8/s1600-h/239.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333732853181688306" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhynHoHo-U3rYAgnQmoS2ofKYjtsI6XKIBLZ6O01RWMK2VmeSz1LtY9U3eBSsBCfzXmZCWqWDhiQpYuZJS4e5CkfddNYiALuz1h8wZqrjiF83l7Q-nRctqW4Nzv1l_-PxhtQZkzzrGckZ8/s320/239.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />The Maori greeting kia ora, which means both ‘good health’ and ‘welcome’ accompanied by pressing noses, is answered with the same words.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsuFk8EhiSs_XOqxzzEvLoKoWJIQn2463JXICoB-o_AeoQkdpvadiOvaMmRmIcNZoW7XJmdCdhQUaIeaLJQPEJ2OjdsiCtqTo-a4d4GTfATUnaF9i3s-lQVPYLu6XoGAsxybDGBqsjJZA/s1600-h/016.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333738870565098482" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsuFk8EhiSs_XOqxzzEvLoKoWJIQn2463JXICoB-o_AeoQkdpvadiOvaMmRmIcNZoW7XJmdCdhQUaIeaLJQPEJ2OjdsiCtqTo-a4d4GTfATUnaF9i3s-lQVPYLu6XoGAsxybDGBqsjJZA/s320/016.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Smoking. New Zealand is a health conscious nation and smoking is on the decline (it has the lowest rate of tobacco consumption of any First World country). Smoking is banned on all public transport and, since 2004, in all indoor workplaces, including restaurants, bars, and clubs.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmA4ADk5XOcA0-22r_4Ufa3hkFgkDU-l-GHt-rZDHoU2jxWtI246wUHpFcVrmcCvCcnefV0o46-YkcmVqJuTVoYtrEb52deWUjCOS5FkScA3BZB1Ul28m3tEbHK_isyfQOiZRzwClcgo/s1600-h/041.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333732851892921746" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggmA4ADk5XOcA0-22r_4Ufa3hkFgkDU-l-GHt-rZDHoU2jxWtI246wUHpFcVrmcCvCcnefV0o46-YkcmVqJuTVoYtrEb52deWUjCOS5FkScA3BZB1Ul28m3tEbHK_isyfQOiZRzwClcgo/s320/041.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />New Zealand has neither mammals nor snakes but it does has small sandflies. If you are bitten by these insects, try to refrain from scratching for 30 minutes, the itching will go away.<br /><br />It is also worth noting that the weather can be highly variable from one area to the next. One day you might be comfortable in a T-shirt and shorts, the next you might be better off in a rain jacket! the best advice is to come prepared for highly changeable conditions.Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-43974681713169550252009-05-07T01:52:00.000-07:002009-05-09T01:53:18.252-07:00THE INTERISLANDER EXPERIENCE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdb88_Q6hyBnfQVDJAhUwdCc3OKX8Awo1xhT1tl7-JGyo3MfCA9xrflowkCG5TmxPhyphenhyphenRN7x4FPmNRhWcwimtDScBlmVsGbiNe5jHbtRKW3nvwZPX1Cw0hod6o2vxnkKZMw4TpTePVOEAA/s1600-h/025.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333008931832669570" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdb88_Q6hyBnfQVDJAhUwdCc3OKX8Awo1xhT1tl7-JGyo3MfCA9xrflowkCG5TmxPhyphenhyphenRN7x4FPmNRhWcwimtDScBlmVsGbiNe5jHbtRKW3nvwZPX1Cw0hod6o2vxnkKZMw4TpTePVOEAA/s320/025.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Anyone who has ever done a road trip of New Zealand will have indelible memories of their Cook Strait crossing.<br /><br />Interislander has three ferries, Arahua, Kaitaki and Aratere. They are big and have powerful ship.With over 5000 sailings each year, there will always be a crossing that fits in with your schedule. And, because all three are able to carry vehicles, it easy to take your car or rental car between the two islands. Just drive on and drive off. With your car safely parked you can enjoy the crossing.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-O1ISYFFGhaDKvhh-u5CDd-YRvtqGHKK0zrzfSbNg9cx8O1mfy3zN6oUX4KJIooANqzDCGQ-kcpLjLNhZbLH2shjtriF43EwL6-V5aLBk9Xx9Xi9GGrTXsbxeuEiGhX6vtt1MlFtauwA/s1600-h/042.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333008944956421634" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-O1ISYFFGhaDKvhh-u5CDd-YRvtqGHKK0zrzfSbNg9cx8O1mfy3zN6oUX4KJIooANqzDCGQ-kcpLjLNhZbLH2shjtriF43EwL6-V5aLBk9Xx9Xi9GGrTXsbxeuEiGhX6vtt1MlFtauwA/s320/042.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Be sure to have plenty of film, or memory in your camera. How knows, you may even be lucky enough to be catch sight of a dolphin or three as you cruise along. If you are feeling hungry, there are cafes and bars in which you can enjoy a meal or a light snack, a soft drink or a glass or two of New Zealand beers and wines.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9RpV04Vq8ipV0z3JCjxPU__eDB7wlbdv7aDtzGOEoGREByZ2okkPbFsXVumugv_NZ_JgUN8HG4sGYhHK17E4ftSjHtYe2DLT09dWjJT51pmxKAqbl5BOjI6FHHqW8an4tIAEbuTPA2g/s1600-h/034.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333008938614991026" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9RpV04Vq8ipV0z3JCjxPU__eDB7wlbdv7aDtzGOEoGREByZ2okkPbFsXVumugv_NZ_JgUN8HG4sGYhHK17E4ftSjHtYe2DLT09dWjJT51pmxKAqbl5BOjI6FHHqW8an4tIAEbuTPA2g/s320/034.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />As well as offering some great outdoors scenery, Interislander has plenty to keep you entertained indoors as well. You can catch a new release movie in the onboard cinema, And for the kids, Interislander’s children’s play area are available and will keep them, hopefully, amused for the whole voyage.<br /><br />Be sure you won't be late to arrive onboard if you travel when the clock changed in the begining of <a href="http://travelling-journeys.blogspot.com/2009/04/daylight-saving-time-dst.html">Daylight Saving Time</a>.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXQsPQ8oXI7Fe3MlWIk2_C9TRE721NEvwTQ-jtPrvZCcabsw1KIgjV9V3MQVAfmehr8orV5KaLuV-ACc33CPWbGwP14nGHONLX1e8OQQjHFu2c-V4IHpb9YsAiP-l2jAXKSrSqIubBJR0/s1600-h/126.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333012053473200834" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXQsPQ8oXI7Fe3MlWIk2_C9TRE721NEvwTQ-jtPrvZCcabsw1KIgjV9V3MQVAfmehr8orV5KaLuV-ACc33CPWbGwP14nGHONLX1e8OQQjHFu2c-V4IHpb9YsAiP-l2jAXKSrSqIubBJR0/s320/126.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Sr3_-2ao4oSetBbKyazmmndEGH2zWnDJk-Adtz9VSQZ3nkef1wMmgSUDzWFX4-jw-7v3kZDwVDkJjNDQAQqOgr5KsWvfiobIB8XuU7t-DTT4U92MClmlM2s-YVrkLRc4MPWenEWJjbw/s1600-h/125.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333012049136652274" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Sr3_-2ao4oSetBbKyazmmndEGH2zWnDJk-Adtz9VSQZ3nkef1wMmgSUDzWFX4-jw-7v3kZDwVDkJjNDQAQqOgr5KsWvfiobIB8XuU7t-DTT4U92MClmlM2s-YVrkLRc4MPWenEWJjbw/s320/125.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKQ2RZAcmvBnGjuRgZLpFHbezorW2kn8JHMoXhcYz1NhHu4IDi_p9EVscy_yFelNBouVLIIzciutQ-vV67Tkg0GWM1FHeLdIJt5w7bvP_KEqMPC4RY4ZQbpcRcOeyhbgHeZ6dNE-I7OZ4/s1600-h/040.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5333008942675314482" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKQ2RZAcmvBnGjuRgZLpFHbezorW2kn8JHMoXhcYz1NhHu4IDi_p9EVscy_yFelNBouVLIIzciutQ-vV67Tkg0GWM1FHeLdIJt5w7bvP_KEqMPC4RY4ZQbpcRcOeyhbgHeZ6dNE-I7OZ4/s320/040.JPG" border="0" /></a>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-68736990466507648572009-04-29T02:07:00.000-07:002009-05-28T16:56:41.248-07:00THE NEW ZEALAND MAPSThis is the New Zealand Maps with English and Maori names, pictures taken at Te Papa Tongarewa.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQP-l0pI4nKvKFnCcHA4yTprZB26OtopfDve3LakSbUX4aTWTUMTWT2XI_xhqR2Zaylv8_26H5s8W2_TJMsXKi5JJvMOLd0kkFvxS72BRWqqjuuNLZP_1YIqt79f1fVAhWPdArhnR15xU/s1600-h/047.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330041034989805698" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 299px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQP-l0pI4nKvKFnCcHA4yTprZB26OtopfDve3LakSbUX4aTWTUMTWT2XI_xhqR2Zaylv8_26H5s8W2_TJMsXKi5JJvMOLd0kkFvxS72BRWqqjuuNLZP_1YIqt79f1fVAhWPdArhnR15xU/s400/047.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6v039KRlNMJ2qm07wX7Pgt4h8Yg6Spc5j8MbRHHi9z15lxF01Qny-APEjIzLBDUsckrQPgtuOLlJGgOvOM93S9ZuxCbRYsVJXqIVbdoSP7gN8AwIiv4sAs88Vi6fAeDod1FxJpe_9VvE/s1600-h/046.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330041031092172354" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6v039KRlNMJ2qm07wX7Pgt4h8Yg6Spc5j8MbRHHi9z15lxF01Qny-APEjIzLBDUsckrQPgtuOLlJGgOvOM93S9ZuxCbRYsVJXqIVbdoSP7gN8AwIiv4sAs88Vi6fAeDod1FxJpe_9VvE/s400/046.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DkIAns7Lb_PlhVztjjA1PZw7TdxHRpWlYatR-vZhbMaU2MY410hxwtj-dMuGyC96Wxt6xZXVDUYsZQsepA1LOpejusGDjTidjj9UIlpvXjQyobIwePPikNtwZaHz0_TKgyt576FClCs/s1600-h/045.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330041022092688642" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5DkIAns7Lb_PlhVztjjA1PZw7TdxHRpWlYatR-vZhbMaU2MY410hxwtj-dMuGyC96Wxt6xZXVDUYsZQsepA1LOpejusGDjTidjj9UIlpvXjQyobIwePPikNtwZaHz0_TKgyt576FClCs/s400/045.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-58458646336714599662009-04-29T00:25:00.000-07:002009-05-15T00:40:32.734-07:00AT TE PAPA MUSEUM<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8jzneuoiYYNzdT7AoO7lyL5RWF3egLQsPfezYiX3aK1BldPh7-TC04Cy9eLYSDyenimciotPNwMXvpIjBPyMoWlzrH2pt0DxxK4s38F1oArw52lHRchohK1E2BNVwGTuR-4Zux9NDRI/s1600-h/186.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330051531591983346" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ8jzneuoiYYNzdT7AoO7lyL5RWF3egLQsPfezYiX3aK1BldPh7-TC04Cy9eLYSDyenimciotPNwMXvpIjBPyMoWlzrH2pt0DxxK4s38F1oArw52lHRchohK1E2BNVwGTuR-4Zux9NDRI/s400/186.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />This is a kiwis display at Te Papa museum<br /><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_r2Tvbq04"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330051527852175890" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvNGXBtWDTxD9xhP89pE4xBRNCE1dwui_4slK6r3YV0kdkFoPZtplMv_GjpJz9D90X5dzFQwACJ4XxEuVc34EqHDXpxXh2cvXR5eM_9aklWEtaLq_vmZKOcOKDADQuO2NjqGvOC04QBBg/s400/185.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemsh-2zNZ4Nl06zksO9y8sL0NOT2Q8nC41ARkz_Vkwl3CBFqPt8GenLFH9XtmWodEi0CzO6T0wAyzSvfmvmvfo-6NIYsbm65wTEgRC8mwe8buC4dseJzn6j6hqdhHjM19jMh0seBS5f8/s1600-h/176.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330051520730876098" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhemsh-2zNZ4Nl06zksO9y8sL0NOT2Q8nC41ARkz_Vkwl3CBFqPt8GenLFH9XtmWodEi0CzO6T0wAyzSvfmvmvfo-6NIYsbm65wTEgRC8mwe8buC4dseJzn6j6hqdhHjM19jMh0seBS5f8/s400/176.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZF9VBX-4zBaOw7P-2fhphzm5RntvUxyvjtuiU2mfKYlTIshqZmU4esqxazghyphenhyphenZz2JNth1_Q90TMfe9NVebtsSgFjyHBSIq-vNkPOww6lTiD-FJK2xGxhTZVdvrxdb5ZVmo2oyqFsNMW4/s1600-h/177.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330051519029837250" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 299px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 400px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZF9VBX-4zBaOw7P-2fhphzm5RntvUxyvjtuiU2mfKYlTIshqZmU4esqxazghyphenhyphenZz2JNth1_Q90TMfe9NVebtsSgFjyHBSIq-vNkPOww6lTiD-FJK2xGxhTZVdvrxdb5ZVmo2oyqFsNMW4/s400/177.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGFc6GRIA6lubXS61OpKh7UnyuqiBhcYxlOUh8Kc0NVg3VbtGi7_A7Z4r2r-nJH7q0dLkPiQhSnAezyXybvbvhrAm9HsYdjAfFSPO9pQznpahiuU0VJ48WoCIquaAgmevnMm0x8rLf8E/s1600-h/158.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330015723659416530" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHGFc6GRIA6lubXS61OpKh7UnyuqiBhcYxlOUh8Kc0NVg3VbtGi7_A7Z4r2r-nJH7q0dLkPiQhSnAezyXybvbvhrAm9HsYdjAfFSPO9pQznpahiuU0VJ48WoCIquaAgmevnMm0x8rLf8E/s400/158.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-9dV5xwTuAo9bjJe53z68I2AVnZALb0GMSbkUqEI9tjOjU8T9JwcRJNhR4IJuu2cYRa-bDeLcNROghNE6RyXN2uBzOCAFqp_Chc3hxhMwsLGWLm1DLpCQBP3eHNCIdf42KIyCdOxNjs/s1600-h/157.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330015718259011458" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 400px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 299px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-9dV5xwTuAo9bjJe53z68I2AVnZALb0GMSbkUqEI9tjOjU8T9JwcRJNhR4IJuu2cYRa-bDeLcNROghNE6RyXN2uBzOCAFqp_Chc3hxhMwsLGWLm1DLpCQBP3eHNCIdf42KIyCdOxNjs/s400/157.JPG" border="0" /></a>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-55943741652534441812009-04-26T16:14:00.000-07:002009-05-09T23:52:58.163-07:00TE PAPA TONGAREWA<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1BvfmCGlQzmX_MjdXALrP183CPv9BxtLbCawMyjBzJl0Ifinxei2_cMxxF7sIbojNTcacuO5ZqMd6u7lcNA5HC-E7FTr5b-4bCe7v2FdAED3CIedSCtn41eCRI6rRsPnOe3lP3QWAIEU/s1600-h/166.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329305113858681202" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1BvfmCGlQzmX_MjdXALrP183CPv9BxtLbCawMyjBzJl0Ifinxei2_cMxxF7sIbojNTcacuO5ZqMd6u7lcNA5HC-E7FTr5b-4bCe7v2FdAED3CIedSCtn41eCRI6rRsPnOe3lP3QWAIEU/s320/166.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Te Papa Tongarewa, which translated as "For Things Precious" is an institution proud of all things kiwi. It is situated on <a href="http://travelling-journeys.blogspot.com/2009/05/wellington-waterfront.html">wellington's beautiful waterfront</a>, the museum has quickly become a 'must see' on any visitor's itinerary.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPwvdQ8qhFBgfpPs2IAcLqKyXM5CNHpy9elhdLpDdHmlcLlxYUju52ru_eBNjCGmfjiGqrPfs268jE92nmG_HY95EosAQ7Ay9fDO3YNSo9-MO5w261QSxDnG6eifXho19NNsPn4ArLyi8/s1600-h/167.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329305118664002994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPwvdQ8qhFBgfpPs2IAcLqKyXM5CNHpy9elhdLpDdHmlcLlxYUju52ru_eBNjCGmfjiGqrPfs268jE92nmG_HY95EosAQ7Ay9fDO3YNSo9-MO5w261QSxDnG6eifXho19NNsPn4ArLyi8/s320/167.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Opened in 1998, the museum represents a state of the international art facility dedicated to showing New Zealanders country, the here and now, as well as the then-and-there. Te Papa is big, at 36,000 square metres and six level, far too big to take on one visit. But if you don’t have the time or opportunity to come back again and again, you can take an informative one hour guided tour of Te Papa (admission charges apply).<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3EQbC4nPTCcs9AYhOJe710v668USRR7pYLv5zVCXz6k7GFuAt_3KOTdgmEMESk8R_4Wvg-N3nfoMJ06quUCEwmZK2Vx0LwM-KjrQLOtqaMpIR-JsPRf2EtFsBjW95dmqapjDQAjkaxGc/s1600-h/161.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329311662696478994" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3EQbC4nPTCcs9AYhOJe710v668USRR7pYLv5zVCXz6k7GFuAt_3KOTdgmEMESk8R_4Wvg-N3nfoMJ06quUCEwmZK2Vx0LwM-KjrQLOtqaMpIR-JsPRf2EtFsBjW95dmqapjDQAjkaxGc/s320/161.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />There are rooms and 121 interactive exhibits in Te Papa, and some of them specifically targeted at children. There are also new multimedia adventure, where you can create the action or venture into Our Space. it's fun. Visit Te Papa our space <a href="http://www.ourspace.tepapa.com/">here</a> to discover the interesting images and clips.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSwm2I8-WZnCNUQR8V7-XjVOJp4mm_u8LVToK8_UksF14Jl3LE5kbyVBAPKLV7p2clwjKL3gMk7jVaRTYSMUO6f1guIknvkiQoQDew3j_RbSQmZ9Y6yQIBENOMNR0O-fyq68Yu8MD02Y/s1600-h/159.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329311656983891266" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSSwm2I8-WZnCNUQR8V7-XjVOJp4mm_u8LVToK8_UksF14Jl3LE5kbyVBAPKLV7p2clwjKL3gMk7jVaRTYSMUO6f1guIknvkiQoQDew3j_RbSQmZ9Y6yQIBENOMNR0O-fyq68Yu8MD02Y/s320/159.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Everyone leaves Te Papa with their own set of favourites. Te Papa is open everyday. General admission is Free.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWaxH6BeZXUyxEUhVFNktLWveEdVbeY75O4wn-Jn7Jw6cIqUcMPLWk4VBCioF7ZuagRmUnNhqRH-37n5xms2GTr-2PRF1Ka4VVW6VSZPSQck-ROgAU98JwmU4pdTLKTAU4Ie6v8TWv4Q/s1600-h/168.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329305123408803794" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimWaxH6BeZXUyxEUhVFNktLWveEdVbeY75O4wn-Jn7Jw6cIqUcMPLWk4VBCioF7ZuagRmUnNhqRH-37n5xms2GTr-2PRF1Ka4VVW6VSZPSQck-ROgAU98JwmU4pdTLKTAU4Ie6v8TWv4Q/s320/168.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPGj4BisTFXbpyQCnST9QAKqodHZgcfzlwiCbcJTXdvmdk_9akbDt-P8kYxf6tXRd_KMInPVTFYXTOGOu4ozYjnW6ED06Yi4uSSLjYhf76WJ3HafK-7gODPudDgCodlOHaka61XPDFJw/s1600-h/170.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329305122284724162" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvPGj4BisTFXbpyQCnST9QAKqodHZgcfzlwiCbcJTXdvmdk_9akbDt-P8kYxf6tXRd_KMInPVTFYXTOGOu4ozYjnW6ED06Yi4uSSLjYhf76WJ3HafK-7gODPudDgCodlOHaka61XPDFJw/s320/170.JPG" border="0" /></a>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-55342753259710618502009-04-26T14:28:00.000-07:002009-04-27T02:25:33.156-07:00THE COLOSSAL SQUID IN WELLINGTON<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgclm09kZ9z0sgsW74uqL6V52wQ1qZAetByC0P42RJGQOscVA8o71JcV4RZGZNOSpuUiDrBJjC8S1bzJn5ftFBx12S4xf3hg0OCJUx_mG_6EIHLq9NOQo0e_D-7f9N03ivLUStxHxgvh7g/s1600-h/164.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329121145112556994" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgclm09kZ9z0sgsW74uqL6V52wQ1qZAetByC0P42RJGQOscVA8o71JcV4RZGZNOSpuUiDrBJjC8S1bzJn5ftFBx12S4xf3hg0OCJUx_mG_6EIHLq9NOQo0e_D-7f9N03ivLUStxHxgvh7g/s320/164.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The colossal squid has caught the world's attention. This female colossal squid is the most massive invertebrate ever discovered, with 4,2 m long and holds the record for the world's largest eye measuring 27cm in diameter, and weighting 495kg. Nearly half a tonne!.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxqSCoHurcaKkGfvMhSqXdbAHAMr2MvCZRo8lmWDgbOTobEUwREoeTrq1OCTQ8wGom7tJZIgutk8QPNyd-XvXmbCrtG-ugPzNQ-3hooNlx6ws8TuAA9KUIlpLujlxhRCiPIrORwLjCOI/s1600-h/181.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329121165473363714" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCxqSCoHurcaKkGfvMhSqXdbAHAMr2MvCZRo8lmWDgbOTobEUwREoeTrq1OCTQ8wGom7tJZIgutk8QPNyd-XvXmbCrtG-ugPzNQ-3hooNlx6ws8TuAA9KUIlpLujlxhRCiPIrORwLjCOI/s320/181.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The colossal squid was landed by the New Zealand fishing vessel, the San Aspiring, in the Ross Sea in 2007 and gifted to Te Papa by the Ministry of Fisheries.<br />Stored for a year in a freezer in Te Papa’s Tory St facility, it was defrosted in April 2008 and examined by a team of international scientists,<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OLuvurrR6GwS8CVoIJtOUYLLGKIw52b6S4N_ANROlkf3B9uc81vUT8bcMDYMWQE4U-1KEyi33YkLWdiaFfpqWmODAeqsSoOgNqCDnbGoxASOZoyILA2pVQF5IOVeTYadjwSELeqM3fY/s1600-h/179.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329121161154262402" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7OLuvurrR6GwS8CVoIJtOUYLLGKIw52b6S4N_ANROlkf3B9uc81vUT8bcMDYMWQE4U-1KEyi33YkLWdiaFfpqWmODAeqsSoOgNqCDnbGoxASOZoyILA2pVQF5IOVeTYadjwSELeqM3fY/s320/179.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />with marine biologist Dr Steve O’Shea (Director, Earth & Oceanic Sciences Research Institute, Auckland University of Technology and Colossal Squid expert), leading the way.When you are in Wellington, dont forget to visit Te Papa and come face to face with Te Papa colossal squid. You may explore the life of a squid through computer interactive or watch the documentary on their television. the admission is free.<br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wx7gfzhqiYd-Jdx_DDGBj-c3y5fVGFCdv_itf7QdrfDXNJZhcXedL6Tr0somkOXRBN1z-oO9aimWm39YfJyjg-oMCaQtg93Ta92USMDNkpFguPNSxIWFC-ux73mmjHcHWX4zmKW1lSA/s1600-h/165.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329121152104448178" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0wx7gfzhqiYd-Jdx_DDGBj-c3y5fVGFCdv_itf7QdrfDXNJZhcXedL6Tr0somkOXRBN1z-oO9aimWm39YfJyjg-oMCaQtg93Ta92USMDNkpFguPNSxIWFC-ux73mmjHcHWX4zmKW1lSA/s320/165.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />For further information about colossal squid exhibit, you are welcome to visit Te Papa website <a href="http://squid.tepapa.govt.nz/">here</a>.<br /><br /><br /></div><div>Oh, yeah, do you know what's the difference between Colossal and Giant squid? Find out the difference: click <a href="http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/TePapa/English/CollectionsAndResearch/CollectionAreas/NaturalEnvironment/Molluscs/ColossalSquid/ColossalGiantOctopus.htm">here</a> and <a href="http://www.tepapa.govt.nz/TePapa/English/CollectionsAndResearch/CollectionAreas/NaturalEnvironment/Molluscs/ColossalSquid/ColossalGiantOctopus.htm">here</a>.<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSpsEtasFTxWjEN8xEF9AVUOS6jJdAVGnELX9zsk9-g3Lc7l0s_V72j3gWcQGVv2uqns3B5bF1vvx709WuMTZX-lkWuaUXBhaKbM1bBs0C3Q0bixZI8ejpmSwCyq6XGuhoRosfG-ls4Dc/s1600-h/184.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5329138296556427682" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSpsEtasFTxWjEN8xEF9AVUOS6jJdAVGnELX9zsk9-g3Lc7l0s_V72j3gWcQGVv2uqns3B5bF1vvx709WuMTZX-lkWuaUXBhaKbM1bBs0C3Q0bixZI8ejpmSwCyq6XGuhoRosfG-ls4Dc/s320/184.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div></div>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-82962113462305678202009-04-24T20:04:00.000-07:002009-05-12T17:50:35.192-07:00ANZAC DAYThis Friday after I got off the train n walking through the railway station foyer, I saw a women dressed in military uniform. She was smiling and just standing near the wall. Two men approached and gave her small money, and picked a small red paper poppie. In the Lambton Quay, again, I saw men and women wearing different but similar uniforms - some of them are old, maybe retired already - were distributing the paper poppies. I wondered what they were doing, then I realised. It was relating to Anzac Day!<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDU2HVq9GYHNV6lohcMIMwiIPAQH4qzpg5VQziIDE2nP_e4aMcFOOZGAA2lU_-Bu8YzrPYZimyH7WIQDgwFy0Fp1pBwj0iy_j6FgEOzC99iq1EJvnUetFAOPSA2WHbgk1xzO9-Y2b_6hU/s1600-h/242.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5328466399742676386" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDU2HVq9GYHNV6lohcMIMwiIPAQH4qzpg5VQziIDE2nP_e4aMcFOOZGAA2lU_-Bu8YzrPYZimyH7WIQDgwFy0Fp1pBwj0iy_j6FgEOzC99iq1EJvnUetFAOPSA2WHbgk1xzO9-Y2b_6hU/s320/242.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><div><br />What is Anzac Day? Anzac Day is one of New Zealand and Australia national public holiday. Anzac Day (every 25 April) is served as a day of commemoration for those who fought and lost their live for their country and to honour returned servicemen and women. Back to 1916, 25 April is observed as the anniversary of the landing of the members of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) in April 1915 - the soldiers were known as Anzacs - who fought at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I.<br /><br />In New Zealand, Anzac Day is observed with remembrance services until 1 pm, followed by a relaxed holiday afternoon. Shops are close between dawn and dusk, and open afterward at 1 pm. There are dawn services in every city in New Zealand, held in local war memorial places. The commemorative services begin before dawn with marches through the city. This year 2009, the Anzac Day Wreathlaying Ceremony is held in <a href="http://travelling-journeys.blogspot.com/2009/05/national-war-memorial-wellington.html">National War Memorial, Wellington</a>, with television covered of it.<br /><br />The ceremony contains the following features : introduction, hymn, prayer, an address, laying of wreaths, recitation, the playing of "The Last Post" by a lone bugler, a minute of silence, "Reveille", and the playing of both New Zealand and Australian national anthems.<br /><br />Anyway, I think Anzac Day is similar to heroes days or "Hari Pahlawan" in Indonesia. The Indonesian government has designated November 10th as a Heroes Day to honor those who died, mostly ill-equipped young men, in a clash against heavily armed British troops during their short-lived occupation following Indonesian independence. </div>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-16664345298689821992009-04-22T00:56:00.001-07:002009-04-24T21:54:53.580-07:00FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVES TO INDONESIA<a href="http://www.austembjak.or.id/">Embassy of Australia in Jakarta, Indonesia </a><br />Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Kav C 15-16, Jakarta Selatan 12940<br />Telepon: +62 21 2550 5555 - Fax: +62 21 2550 5467<br /><br /><a href="http://geo.international.gc.ca/asia/jakarta/">Embassy of Canada in Jakarta, Indonesia </a><br />World Trade Centre, 6th Floor Jalan Jend. Sudirman Kav. 29-31<br />Jakarta 12920Indonesia<br />Telephone: (62) 21-2550-7800 - Fax: (62) 21-2550-7811<br /><br /><a href="http://www.croatemb.or.id/">Embassy of Croatia in Jakarta, Indonesia </a><br />Menara Mulia, Suite 2801 Jalan Gatot Subroto Kav. 9-11<br />Jakarta 12930Indonesia<br />Telephone: +62 (21) 525-7822/7611 - Fax: +62 (21) 520-4073<br /><br /><a href="http://old.mzv.cz/wwwo/?zu=jakarta">Embassy of The Czech Republic in Jakarta, Indonesia </a><br />Jl. Gereja Theresia 20, Menteng, Jakarta Pusat 103 50<br />Tel.: (62-21) 3904075-7 - Fax: (62-21) 3904078<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ambafrance-id.org/">Embassy of France in Jakarta, Indonesia </a><br />Jl. M. H. Thamrin No.20, Jakarta Pusat 10350, Indonesia<br />Tel (62)(21) 23 55 76 00 - Fax (62-21) 23 55 76 01<br /><br /><a href="http://www.jakarta.diplo.de/Vertretung/jakarta/id/Startseite.html">Embassy of Germany in Jakarta, Indonesia </a><br />Jl. M.H. Thamrin 110310 Jakarta, Indonesia<br />Tel.: 021-398 55 000<br />Fax : 021-390 1757<br />Fax consuler/visa: 021-316 22 84<br /><br /><a href="http://www.iranembassy.or.id/">Embassy of Iran in Jakarta, Indonesia </a><br />Jl. HOS Cokroaminoto 110, Menteng, Jakarta 10310<br />Phone : +62-21-31931378, 31931391, Fax : +62-21-3107860<br /><br /><a href="http://www.ambjakarta.esteri.it/Ambasciata_Jakarta">Embassy of Italy in Jakarta, Indonesia </a><br />Jalan Diponegoro no.45, Menteng, Jakarta 10310<br />Tel. : (+62- 21) 31937445, Fax : (+62- 21) 31937422<br /><br /><a href="http://www.id.emb-japan.go.jp/">Embassy of Japan in Jakarta, Indonesia </a><br />Jl. M.H. Thamrin 24, Jakarta Pusat (10350)<br />Tel: +62-21-31924308 Fax: +62-21-31925460<br /><br /><a href="http://netherlands.visahq.com/embassy/Indonesia/">Embassy of The Netherlands in Jakarta, Indonesia<br /></a>Jl. H.R. Rasuna Said Kav. S-3, Kuningan 12950<br />Jakarta Selatan - Jakarta Indonesia<br />Phone:+62-21-5248200 - Fax:+62-21-5700734 +62-21-5275975<br /><br /><a href="http://www.mfa.gov.sg/jkt/main.html">Embassy of Singapore in Jakarta, Indonesia </a><br />Jalan H.R. Rasuna Said Block X/4, KAV No 2 Kuningan,<br />Jakarta Selatan 12950<br />Tel: +62-21 29950400 (Mainline), +62-21 5201489<br />Fax:+ 62-21 5201486 (General), + 62-21 5202320 (Consular Section)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.swedenabroad.com/Page____18978.aspx">Embassy of Sweden in Jakarta, Indonesia </a><br />Menara Rajawali, 9th FloorJl. Mega Kuningan Lot #5.1<br />Kawasan Mega Kuningan, Jakarta 12950<br />Phone: +62-(0)21-2553 5900, Fax: +62-(0)21-576 2691<br /><br /><a href="http://www.eda.admin.ch/jakarta">Embassy of Switzerland in Jakarta, Indonesia </a><br />Jl.H.R. Rasuna Said Blok X 3/2, Kuningan<br />Jakarta-Selatan 12950, Indonesia<br />Tel. +62 21 525 60 61 / +62 21 520 74 51 - Fax +62 21 520 22 89<br /><br /><a href="http://ukinindonesia.fco.gov.uk/en">Embassy of The United Kingdom in Jakarta, Indonesia </a><br />Jl. M.H. Thamrin No 75Jakarta 10310, Indonesia<br />Telephone: (62) (21) 2356 5200 Fax: (62) (21) 2356 5226 (Political)<br /><br /><a href="http://www.usembassyjakarta.org/">Embassy of The United States of America in Jakarta, Indonesia </a><br />Jl. Medan Merdeka Selatan, No. 3 - 5, Jakarta 10110, Indonesia<br />Telephone: (62)(21)3435-9000; within Jakarta 3435-9000<br />Fax: (62)(21) 385-7189<br /><br /><a href="http://www.usembassyjakarta.org/officials.html">General Consulate of The United States of America in Surabaya, Indonesia </a><br />Address: Jl. Dr. Sutomo no. 33, Surabaya 60264<br />Phone: (62-31) 295 6400, Fax: (62-31) 567-4492<br /><br />For a full listing of foreign representatives to Indonesia, click <a href="http://www.embassyworld.com/embassy/Indonesia/Indonesia2.html">here</a> and (<a href="http://www.embassyworld.com/embassy/Indonesia/Indonesia5.html">here</a> and <a href="http://www.geocities.com/himahi_uh/data_keda3.htm">here</a>, without websites)Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-67570833404767466422009-04-20T01:59:00.000-07:002009-04-20T02:46:23.071-07:00FOREIGN REPRESENTATIVE TO NEW ZEALAND<em><strong>Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia, Wellington</strong><br /></em>Street Address: 70 Glen Road, Kelburn, Wellington 6012<br />Postal Address: PO Box 3543, Wellington 6140<br />Telephone: (04) 475 8697; 475 8698; 475 8699<br />Facsimile: (04) 475 9374<br /><br /><strong><em>Australian High Commission, Wellington</em></strong><br />Street Address: 72-76 Hobson Street, Thorndon, Wellington 6011<br />Postal Address: PO Box 4036, Wellington 6140<br />Telephone: (04) 473 6411<br /><br /><strong><em>American Embassy, Wellington</em></strong><br />Street Address: 29 Fitzherbert Terrace, Wellington 6011<br />Postal Address: PO Box 1190, Wellington 6140<br />Telephone: (04) 462 6000- Facsimile: (04) 472 3537<br /><br /><strong><em>British High Commission, Wellington</em></strong><br />Street Address: 44 Hill Street, Wellington 6011<br />Postal Address: PO Box 1812, Wellington 6140<br />Telephone: (04) 924 2888; (04) 924 2889 (Consular)<br /><br /><strong><em>Embassy of the People's Republic of China, Wellington</em></strong><br />Street Address: 2-6 Glenmore Street, Wellington 6011<br />Postal Address: PO Box 17-257, Karori, Wellington 6147<br />Telephone: (04) 472 1382 (Reception)<br /><br /><strong><em>High Commission of Canada, Wellington</em></strong><br />Street Address: Level 11, 125 The Terrace, Wellington 6011<br />Postal Address: PO Box 8047, Wellington 6143<br />Telephone: (04) 473 9577Facsimile: (04) 471 2082<br /><br /><br />For a full listing of embassies, you can visit New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (<a href="http://www.mfat.govt.nz/Embassies/2-Foreign-representatives-to-NZ/Diplomatic-and-Consular-List.php">click here</a>)Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-63414020291786898552009-04-19T02:53:00.000-07:002009-04-20T01:52:09.327-07:00NEW ZEALAND EMBASSIES OVERSEAS<a href="http://www.nzembassy.com/contact.cfm?CFID=24948454&CFTOKEN=87587630&l=60&c=18">New Zealand High Commission - Canberra </a>:<br />Commonwealth Avenue, Canberra, ACT 2600, Australia<br />Consulate : Tel. (612) 6270 4211 / Fax. (612) 6273 3194<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nzembassy.com/home.cfm?c=38">New Zealand High Commission in Ottawa, Canada </a>:<br />99 Bank Street, Suite 727<br />Ottawa,Ontario K1P 6G3, CANADA<br />Tel: (613) 238-5991<br />Visa Information Tel: (613) 238-6097<br />Fax: (613) 238-5707<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nzembassy.com/home.cfm?c=19">New Zealand Embassy in Beijing, China </a>:<br />1 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_0">Ritan</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_1">Dongerjie</span> , <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_2">Chaoyang</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_3">DistrictBeijing</span> 100600<br />People Republic of China<br />Tel: 0086-10-8532 7000 / Fax: 0086-10-6532 4317<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nzembassy.com/home.cfm?c=41">New Zealand Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia </a>:<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_4">Sentral</span> <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_5">Senayan</span> 2, 10<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_6">th</span> Floor, <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_7">Jl</span> Asia <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_8">Afrika</span> No 8,<br /><span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_9">Gelora</span> Bung <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_10">Karno, </span>Jakarta <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_11">Pusat</span> 10270<br />Tel; (+62) 21 2995 5800 / Fax: (+62) 21 5797 4578<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nzembassy.com/home.cfm?c=14">New Zealand High Commission in London, UK </a>:<br />New Zealand High Commission<br />New Zealand House<br />80 <span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_12">Haymarket, </span>London SW1Y 4<span class="blsp-spelling-error" id="SPELLING_ERROR_13">TQ</span><br />UNITED KINGDOM<br />Tel: 0044-20-7930-8422<br />Fax: 0044-20-7839-4580<br /><br /><a href="http://www.nzembassy.com/home.cfm?c=31">New Zealand Embassy, Washington, USA</a> :<br />37 Observatory Circle, NW<br />Washington D.C. 20008<br />United States of America<br />Telephone: 1 (202) 328 4800<br />Facsimile: 1 (202) 667 5227<br /><br />For a full listing of New Zealand embassies and <span class="blsp-spelling-corrected" id="SPELLING_ERROR_14">consulates</span> in other countries, you can visit New Zealand Embassy website. (<a href="http://www.nzembassy.com/">click here</a>)<br /><br /><br /><p></p>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-2984230820630859132009-04-17T02:38:00.000-07:002009-04-20T01:48:21.176-07:00INDONESIAN EMBASSIES OVERSEAS<a href="http://www.kbri-canberra.org.au/">Indonesian Embassy in Canberra, Australia </a><br />8 Darwin Avenue,Yarralumla, ACT 2600<br />Tel. + 612 - 62508600 / Fax. + 612 - 62736017<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kbriwina.at/about-the-embassy/location/index.php">Indonesian Embassy in Vienna-Austria</a><br />Gustav Tschermakgasse 5-7, A-1180 Wien, Austria<br />Tel: +431- 47623-0 / Fax: +431 479 0557<br /><br /><a href="http://www.indonesia-ottawa.org/">Indonesian Embassy in Ottawa-Canada </a><br />55 Parkdale Avenue, Ottawa, Ontario K1Y 1E5<br />T: 1.613.724.1100 / F: 1.613.724.1105<br /><br /><a href="http://www.indonesian-embassy.fi/in/">Indonesian Embassy in Helsinki, Finland </a><br />Embassy of The Republic of Indonesia c/o Consular Section<br />Kuusisaarantie 3, 00340 Helsinki<br />Phone: (358-9) 477 0370 / Fax : (358-9) 458 2882<br /><br /><a href="http://www.amb-indonesie.fr/~upload/50CAE6A7-EA15-43FB-A9F8-E0634F42C5D8/default.asp?pagemode=show&IdPage2=1&IDPage=EBA525AE-5607-441A-80F7-E058CAD43D42&IDCustomer=50CAE6A7-EA15-43FB-A9F8-E0634F42C5D8">Indonesian Embassy in Paris, France </a><br />Ambassade d’Indonésie - 47-49, rue Cortambert, 75116 Paris<br />Tél: 01 45 03 07 60 / Fax: 01 45 04 50 32<br /><br /><a href="http://www.botschaft-indonesien.de/">Indonesian Embassy in Berlin, Germany </a><br />Botschaft der Republik Indonesien, Lehrter Str. 16-17,10557 Berlin<br />Tel. : 030-47807-0 / Fax : 030-44737142<br /><br /><a href="http://www.id.indonesia.nl/">Indonesian Embassy in The Hague, Netherlands </a><br />Tobias Asserlaan 8, 2517 KC Den Haag, Netherlands<br />Tel: +31-070-3108 100 / Fax: +31-070-3643 331<br /><br /><a href="http://www.indonesia-pretoria.org.za/">Indonesian Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa </a><br />949 Schoeman Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, Tswane, Gauteng<br />Phone: +27 12 342 3350 /Fax : +27 12 342 3369<br /><br /><a href="http://www.indonesianembassy.org.uk/">Indonesian Embassy in London, United Kingdom</a><br />38 Grosvenor Square, London W1K 2HW<br />Telp. (020) 74997661 / Fax. (020) 74914993<br /><br /><a href="http://www.embassyofindonesia.org/">Indonesian Embassy in Washington, United States of America </a><br />2020 Massachusetts Ave. N.W.<br />Washington, D.C. 20036, USA<br />Tel 202 775 5200 - Fax 202 775 5365<br /><br /><br />For A full listing of Indonesian Embassies, consulates and permanent missions in other countries :<br />- with website: <a href="http://www.embassyworld.com/embassy/Indonesia/Indonesia1.html">click here</a>.<br />- without website : <a href="http://www.embassyworld.com/embassy/Indonesia/Indonesia3.html">click here </a>.Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-48665445432897290132009-04-16T22:33:00.000-07:002009-04-17T01:48:00.791-07:00PARLIAMENT BUILDINGS IN WELLINGTON<p></p><p>When you are in Wellington, the Capital City of New Zealand, don't forget to visit the historic Parliament Buildings. Parliament's Visitor Centre is open everyday. It is in the ground floor foyer of the Beehive (also known as the Executive Wing), you come in through Parliament’s main entrance between the Beehive and the steps of Parliament House, and follow the signs.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KtVhj-WZ0Rtq4LKYyx5Io50765fW4RyZl3_FkYDGSEk3r45xmNsDKNlHJ6uhzKTRqIEFz0iW4vRiP4VKIr4zBfOl7_glPXqrMwaWRiTC-uziI3GDAiWkdj-7lRcqi_vXXbSM29hiJ0w/s1600-h/070.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325559586708632482" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-KtVhj-WZ0Rtq4LKYyx5Io50765fW4RyZl3_FkYDGSEk3r45xmNsDKNlHJ6uhzKTRqIEFz0iW4vRiP4VKIr4zBfOl7_glPXqrMwaWRiTC-uziI3GDAiWkdj-7lRcqi_vXXbSM29hiJ0w/s320/070.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />You can get free tour guided by specially trained staff, depart on the hour from the Visitor Centre (the Beehive). Tour duration is one hour. Tour visitors must check their belongings into secure storage before joining a tour, so please arrive 15 minutes before the hour. Tour route/times subject to change. Groups of 10 or more need to book.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLLSgGaH5R4fV_Y7MjfgXNrIN4Rq9u52LGPBbPeL_PKr24Fnqd9iljKKlEomF0laQ6dNi3fNUbivos8qhHjx0vrkNgfguhQopH2Prar8rEcfrBSNPXIk5DvwDwK94-j3BxKN8of7jemM/s1600-h/069.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325559593524491986" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzLLSgGaH5R4fV_Y7MjfgXNrIN4Rq9u52LGPBbPeL_PKr24Fnqd9iljKKlEomF0laQ6dNi3fNUbivos8qhHjx0vrkNgfguhQopH2Prar8rEcfrBSNPXIk5DvwDwK94-j3BxKN8of7jemM/s320/069.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p>The Parliament Building is located on Molesworth Street, Wellington, and only 5 minutes of walk from the Wellington railway station. In the sunny day, a lot of people spend their afternoon to eat their lunch or sandwich in parliament grounds, or just sitting on the green grass park enjoying the sun and chatting with their friends.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ERV4x_Lcmmc1ryJyKsr4d0uq2Ca3n3gFfqApJUZlLUgnlgVdaS5etQeoPPPce_m_aipadDaqLFCx3nDHPn-OW8KhZnugG_NYtHEfGeKT883R72T1-o2ADHJ2QEwu6iqNg8o4KQXZjzo/s1600-h/071.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325564309066537666" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7ERV4x_Lcmmc1ryJyKsr4d0uq2Ca3n3gFfqApJUZlLUgnlgVdaS5etQeoPPPce_m_aipadDaqLFCx3nDHPn-OW8KhZnugG_NYtHEfGeKT883R72T1-o2ADHJ2QEwu6iqNg8o4KQXZjzo/s320/071.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></p><br />For further information, visit the Parliament website <a href="http://www.parliament.nz/en-NZ/Visiting/Centre/b/0/3/b036ff2af1e54e4ab76939f8eb1224e3.htm">here</a>.Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-69217306496292303742009-04-16T16:39:00.000-07:002009-04-17T01:27:30.093-07:00MOSQUES IN INDONESIAIf you want to make a trip in Indonesia especially to see all 'Houses of Allah' (mosques), besides <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=4899466009558291670&postID=5010836235734883585">Masjid Istiqlal </a>and <a href="http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=4899466009558291670&postID=8677903341909763988">Masjid Kubah Mas</a>, here are some of mosques that you might like to visit :<br /><br />1. Masjid Baiturrahman, Banda Aceh (<a href="http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/b/bd/Banda_Aceh%27s_Grand_Mosque%2C_Indonesia.jpg">Click here</a> and <a href="http://www.archnet.org/library/images/thumbnails.jsp?location_id=9233">here</a>)<br />2. Masjid At-Tin, Taman Mini, Jakarta (<a href="http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t287/rilham2/2519872.jpg">Click here</a>)<br />3. Masjid Agung, Demak (<a href="http://www.the-spiceislands.com/Images/Indonesia/Jakarta/Masjid%20Agung.JPG">Click here</a>)<br />4. Masid Raya Makassar, Makassar (<a href="http://gallery.makassarkota.go.id/albums/userpics/10001/normal_masjid_raya_makassar.jpg">Click here</a>)<br />5. Masjid Agung, Surabaya (<a href="http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b3/dave_win/Surabaya/masjidagung3.jpg">Click here</a>)<br />6. Masjid Atta'awun in Puncak-Jawa Barat, surrounded by nice tea-plantation area. (<a href="http://www.the-spiceislands.com/Images/Indonesia/Jakarta/Mosque.JPG">Click here</a> and <a href="http://http//farm1.static.flickr.com/144/380346778_68b0d7dc03.jpg">here</a>)Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4899466009558291670.post-86779033419097639882009-04-16T16:38:00.001-07:002009-04-17T01:30:45.158-07:00KUBAH MAS MOSQUE<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqgDAhDplVEcs6BRkocpqeBzAkQcnoF7IdiYcOCt3jR6aaEPzbSAQvz9CU9s0VzXnZgniQVAzX8jM_YRF_PpbSvQX3n10AWpAPBXh-t5jVL3xN9g6LY77hoe3DRXHO8x6l9TxMjJaS4M/s1600-h/109.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325471132272274898" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLqgDAhDplVEcs6BRkocpqeBzAkQcnoF7IdiYcOCt3jR6aaEPzbSAQvz9CU9s0VzXnZgniQVAzX8jM_YRF_PpbSvQX3n10AWpAPBXh-t5jVL3xN9g6LY77hoe3DRXHO8x6l9TxMjJaS4M/s320/109.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />One of the largest and the magnificent mosque in Indonesia is Golden Dome Mosque (Masjid Kubah Mas). Owned by a business woman from Serang named Dian Juriah Maimun Al-Rasyid, this mosque is also known as a Masjid Dian Al-Mahri.<br />The domes, the pillars, the chandeliers, and the ornaments are covered by pure 24 carat gold. The materials used, such as gold, chandeliers, and granite were imported from Italy, Spain, Norway, and Brazil.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJuTF8qhjTNPDeb4YovxjHhNTr9cqq6JdmSFdI3ECWsrnpybHuneOUHuHCnLB-PwYOZa2W-j5XKVP8Utcdof67qC0G3aIMxwG-_0o8K6LjBqfQ6MtpgXAVoJDgaKPpxMwIMWY1VR7myH8/s1600-h/105.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325471131479798066" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJuTF8qhjTNPDeb4YovxjHhNTr9cqq6JdmSFdI3ECWsrnpybHuneOUHuHCnLB-PwYOZa2W-j5XKVP8Utcdof67qC0G3aIMxwG-_0o8K6LjBqfQ6MtpgXAVoJDgaKPpxMwIMWY1VR7myH8/s320/105.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />The mosque was built on 80 hectare land. It features of fruit trees and flowers planted around the mosque, halls and a huge parking area. Since the mosque was opened for public, lots of people from Jakarta and outside Jakarta come to see it. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf5CKdceeKcGo3POPS6EQ19d3BIM8pB8EgpfCnma-38zhNv0QQ-2Mck6AbAViF_O-Ilequ4Qo9VPMwdIrpWilcs6RYCWnvh5fO-VYtS74u2QNLi3l9u8j9l9ZNdvrAQ0jP5IU7a8BeHGc/s1600-h/115.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325472446301996194" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf5CKdceeKcGo3POPS6EQ19d3BIM8pB8EgpfCnma-38zhNv0QQ-2Mck6AbAViF_O-Ilequ4Qo9VPMwdIrpWilcs6RYCWnvh5fO-VYtS74u2QNLi3l9u8j9l9ZNdvrAQ0jP5IU7a8BeHGc/s320/115.JPG" border="0" /></a><br />Not far from the mosque, in the same area, there is a huge open hall. Many people are having picnics there, they are spreading their mats, sitting on them, and eating their food brought from home. Near the hall, toilet rooms are available.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioxYgFDN1HAqKfCzgJ5shXH2yrKK4TBipCKQ9RZilDBZqkZa9Wh6cI1BrRrchXlSgE68KlNheCjBHuMd8H7R804-JZTHLIIpYc2gPbjEu_UawRPwXdE9GVSUU01hGaMnbrhgHGXrFvk04/s1600-h/112.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325471148244438034" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 239px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioxYgFDN1HAqKfCzgJ5shXH2yrKK4TBipCKQ9RZilDBZqkZa9Wh6cI1BrRrchXlSgE68KlNheCjBHuMd8H7R804-JZTHLIIpYc2gPbjEu_UawRPwXdE9GVSUU01hGaMnbrhgHGXrFvk04/s320/112.JPG" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiicgNwWuNTpWjUP9wgE7LobUJLO8QsgmEG5JnI99SzzZXO7xW_bf76uPp1vrUy6EbMwk4rrE77Kr322LZflbg0ph2V5zvqUEEWmXFpbUNJqjN-UA4i9xniImeqfJA2H0goMnf_CXF82yc/s1600-h/111.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5325471141353855234" style="FLOAT: right; MARGIN: 0px 0px 10px 10px; WIDTH: 239px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiicgNwWuNTpWjUP9wgE7LobUJLO8QsgmEG5JnI99SzzZXO7xW_bf76uPp1vrUy6EbMwk4rrE77Kr322LZflbg0ph2V5zvqUEEWmXFpbUNJqjN-UA4i9xniImeqfJA2H0goMnf_CXF82yc/s320/111.JPG" border="0" /></a>Vivihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15176086729560268181noreply@blogger.com1