We made it to Queenstown on December 26th! (after departing SFO on the 24th.) The longest day of travel I have ever known spanned three calendar days. And the one day that was lost = Christmas. Strange but so worth it.
Flights from SFO - LAX - Fiji - Aukland - Queenstown... then the best leg of the journey was our pick up from QZN. Helicopter with Santa (aka: Dan) took us out to the Lipner's place. The other way to get out here is via a sketchy road - looks scary. I will try to post pictures later today, having a little trouble on this computer right now.
The Lipner's welcome was amazing. We sat around, drank a few beers, took a well needed shower, shot some clay pigeons, ate a delicious meal and got a wonderful night's sleep. I could not have imagined a better first day to this adventure.
Today we might go for a horseback ride, a hike & enjoy more of this beautiful country!
What an amazing way to kick off your trip. A ride from Santa followed by shooting guns and drinking beer. Are you kidding?!
ReplyDeleteIncredible! Can't wait to hear more about your adventures! xo
ReplyDeleteLove the blog, so fun to read about your adventures already! Keep it coming. Happy New year!!
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Enjoy Queenstown! Check out Arrowtown - fun spot - old mining town and GREAT candy store. Also, Wai restaurant in Queenstown i remember was really good! that was a couple of years ago so check out the menu first! but it is just on the water and GORGEOUS. and though it is toursity, do the Jet boat ride. it is hilarious and fun! Cant wait to track the travels!!! Miss you!! xoxo hil
ReplyDeleteWe're ALL jealous here in Boca Grande! Loved reading about your trip. xoxoxo MM
ReplyDeleteI am so excited for the play by play on your adventures! Happy new year ladies...I'm on my way back to SF to ye old apartment - it will be such a culture shock not to have you there :( Alas! Can't wait for the next update on The Adventures of Robin and Jesse!
ReplyDeleteWhere's the next post?!?!?
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I can't believe you skipped Christmas! Hope Santa will come visit you at a later date along your travels.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Years! Looks like an amazing adventure. We miss you!
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