tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781215922626562940.post58101170911397356..comments2024-03-17T21:41:06.398-05:00Comments on roadtrip chris arbon: Days 4-5-6-7 in the Rain.chris arbonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06761055340957340802noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781215922626562940.post-68847113660963474512010-12-22T12:03:58.450-06:002010-12-22T12:03:58.450-06:00Your N.Z. trip is a reminder of my own three trips...Your N.Z. trip is a reminder of my own three trips down under...the last time being 2002 (6 months) when I bought a used Toyota for $1000 from an English tourist who was returning home. <br /><br />I am more partial towards the South Island myself ...less people and beautiful scenery. <br /><br />If you're in Motueka (near Nelson), and looking for something "off the beaten path", check out the Graham Valley Commune about 15 miles from "Mot" along the Graham Valley road. It's a rather open place (by-laws and such), nice showerhouse, places to tent (free!?). <br /><br />About 30 people lived there then...living in fixed, rustic homes, or mobile housetrucks, housebuses, or caravans. <br /><br />Before crossing over, Wellington city has a nice, expansive public swimming pool, sauna, etc. located on the bay....likewise, with Christchurch, but newer, more modern, and with steambath included, and an added area bonus of FLAT land for bicycling. <br /><br />Ontario CanuckAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7781215922626562940.post-54961562533839736472010-12-19T14:19:25.151-06:002010-12-19T14:19:25.151-06:00Aww I hope the rain lets up for you, but guess on ...Aww I hope the rain lets up for you, but guess on the bright side is it's not -20 there lolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com