Sunday, February 28, 2010

February

Some random pics from February 2010

Pro Surf comp at Burleigh Heads
The Hillary step on Mt Warning, the biggest peak around.
Looking back at our home from the top of Mt Warning. We can see Mt Warning from our front door.
On the way down Mt Warning.
Hank blowing up...what else is new!
Road riding up in the hills behind the Gold Coast.
This is kind of our "shared" patio in front of our place.
Morning surf check
Tsunami Warning today.
Purling Brook Falls in Springbrook national park was the sight of a sweaty trail run.
The aftermath...



Thursday, February 4, 2010

New Zealand Part 3

Milford Sound


Karl and his Momo stearing wheel took us up the highest road in NZ.
Central Otago wine tasting

Nervous excitement!

Mt. Cook



Tasman Glacier

Lake Wanaka
Local swimming hole in Cromwell
Remarkables
Mt. Roy


What would a blog of New Zealand be without a picture of a few sheep.



Wednesday, February 3, 2010

New Zealand Part 2

Kepler Trek

A 67km loop in Fiordland National Park

Fresh and ready to begin our 4 day hike

Beech Forests












Finished! Happy to get our boots off...mine went straight into the garbage can at the end of the trail...let's just say there time was up.

New Zealand Part 1

Dunedin

Karl with his new espresso machine...kinda looks familiar!



Jo getting ready to tackle Baldwin Street. The steepest paved road in the world. Apparently the city plan was made in England and contour lines were not included. Your really have to see this to appretiate this.
Karl...being Karl.
Back to Baldwin Street
Cadbury's factory tour...guess who's idea this was!


Our 5$ tour guide...thanks!