by Robin Rodig |
March 16, 2013
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Not only has the southern point of the North Island brought refreshingly cooler and windier weather, but it happens to be home to the proclaimed "Coolest Little Capital in the World", Wellington. With a population of just 400,000 in the area, New Zealand's capital city, nestled on the water at the foot of the local mountains, is easily navigable by foot, surrounded by lusher landscape, and is a hub of activity (This weekend? The Dragon Boat Festival! Dragon Boats basically being 20 person, sleek racing canoes.) In a light cardigan and cotton scarf that had yet to see the light of day from my suitcase on account of the warm climate, I strolled the wharf with an air of coolness.
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North Island
by Robin Rodig |
March 13, 2013
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I've seen my share of steep, rugged, dusty trails but this one is smooth and effortless. With a hint of blackberry and a lingering finish of spice and chocolate.
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North Island
by Robin Rodig |
March 10, 2013
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And sometimes stinky. The last several days here in the Taupo Volcanic Zone (a roughly 200 mile stretch north from the center of the North Island) have quickly magnified the geographic differences of New Zealand. And the sulfurous, rotten egg smell generated from the bellows of the underground that often hangs in the air comes with the territory.
All of this geo thermal activity though does indeed produce some unearthly, if not eerie, sights. The string of steam rising through a random bush on the side of the road. A puddle-size mud flat percolating next to the sidewalk. The colors of the water in the natural pools that could come only from a child's imagination. And then there was my hike of death.
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North Island
