The train yesterday was fabulous! It is apparently a historical train (1908) and famous for the views it offers of New Zealand countryside. I wish I could upload my pictures right now, but hopefully tonight. The land of New Zealand seems mystical. It is vastly green with islands and mountains fading in to the distance. The landscapes are dotted with sheep--there are apparently more sheep than people here, lol. We went over gorges and up a volcano. It was beautiful. Unfortunately, it broke down halfway through our trip and we had to be transferred to buses. Not nearly as exciting. I guess there were only a few more hours of daylight left, so we didn't miss too much. Anyways, many others are waiting to use the computers behind me.
Saturday, May 15, 2010
Wellington and the OverLander
It's early Sunday morning and we are having cereal at our hostel in Wellington. Soon we will be on our way to Masterton in our rental vans.
The train yesterday was fabulous! It is apparently a historical train (1908) and famous for the views it offers of New Zealand countryside. I wish I could upload my pictures right now, but hopefully tonight. The land of New Zealand seems mystical. It is vastly green with islands and mountains fading in to the distance. The landscapes are dotted with sheep--there are apparently more sheep than people here, lol. We went over gorges and up a volcano. It was beautiful. Unfortunately, it broke down halfway through our trip and we had to be transferred to buses. Not nearly as exciting. I guess there were only a few more hours of daylight left, so we didn't miss too much. Anyways, many others are waiting to use the computers behind me.
River--I can remember the name, but it is the longest in New Zealand flowing alomst 2/3 the length of the north island.
The line you see is the track we were on. The track spirals up a volcano...an engineering masterpiece I'm told.
Remember the outdoor viewing deck? Taylor and I stick our necks out as we cross a very tall bridge!!

The train yesterday was fabulous! It is apparently a historical train (1908) and famous for the views it offers of New Zealand countryside. I wish I could upload my pictures right now, but hopefully tonight. The land of New Zealand seems mystical. It is vastly green with islands and mountains fading in to the distance. The landscapes are dotted with sheep--there are apparently more sheep than people here, lol. We went over gorges and up a volcano. It was beautiful. Unfortunately, it broke down halfway through our trip and we had to be transferred to buses. Not nearly as exciting. I guess there were only a few more hours of daylight left, so we didn't miss too much. Anyways, many others are waiting to use the computers behind me.
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