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Look right! Or was it left?
Driving wasn't the only amusing experience down under - walking could be difficult as well! Traffic is generally coming from your right, so you have to remember to look right! Good thing they have these handy signs to remind you! Only every now and then...
Earthquake Update
I have more fun blogs to post, but I just feel weird doing it with all of the devastation in Christchurch. An update for those of you not following the stories (found on NZ 3news website): Currently, 50 people are still missing, and 148 bodies have been...
Destruction in Christchurch
I wouldn't normally do this, but I want to say I'm sorry for my latest post this morning. I was traveling the last 5-days, and have only just found out about the unbelievably devastating earthquake that hit Christchurch over the weekend. I wrote that post...
Mmm….beer
I don't think it's any secret that I really enjoy beer. Especially a good microbrew. With all the traveling I've done, I've come to appreciate that Seattle has some of the best beer in the WORLD. Seriously. That being said, I can normally find decent...
Ode to Yield
Driving down under was quite the experience, as I already mentioned. One HUGE difference, besides driving on the wrong side of the road, was that almost every intersection was either a round-about or had a yield,or 'Give Way', sign. Occasionally, you'd see...
Down Under Update
I've now been home from my trip one month, meaning I've been back longer than I was gone. This is always a significant milestone for me because it's generally when I start to feel like I'm finally getting over my PVSD - Post Vacation Slump Disorder. To get...
Home and Being Delinquent
Hi Everyone! Just wanted to write a quick note to let you know that I am home, safe and sound. It's been a crazy week at work trying to get caught up from 3+ weeks being gone (I have the best boss ever). I've also been squeezing in some fun social...
Heading Home Tomorrow
My how time flies when you are on vacation! I can't believe I'm heading back to Seattle in short order! It's been an amazing trip, but I'm definitely ready to sleep in my own bed again! Foam mattresses in hostels just don't have the same appeal, you...
New Zealand!!! Christchurch and the Northeast
I made it to NZ (pronounced N Zed) but not without incident. It seems Australia wasn’t done taking my money, because as I was about to fly out a crazy strong Northeastern gale hit the airport, temporarily shutting it down to only one runway, and effectively...
