Friday, November 25, 2011

Singapore: Arab Street and "No Signboard Seafood"

Walked around the city and among other things went to Arab street. Also met up with friends at "No Signboard Seafood" down on the marina bay (Picture is across bay of the Marina Bay Sands).

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

New Zealand: Blenheim

The three stooges

The view from our room

Duuuuude!

Staying at an Alpaca farm in the Marlborough region famous for its wine (Like the Napa valley of New Zealand). Alpacas are very skittish animals that are native to South America and are related to Llamas and Camels. Took a bike ride around the various wineries / eateries.

New Zealand: Kaikoura

Drove from Dunedin to Blenheim with a stop in Kaikoura. Kaikoura is famous for it's sea life, since it is one of the closest shorelines to the continental shelf.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

New Zealand: Dunedin - Otago Peninsula

Royal Albatross (up to 3 meter wingspan)

New Zealand Fur Seal

Sea Lion patrolling the coastline for a meal (penguins) and looking for the females (Less than 30 females in NZ)

Yellow Eyed Penguin

Took a tour today of the Otago Peninsula in Dunedin on the east coast of the south island. Saw Royal Albatross (up to 3 meter wing-span), Sheep, Fur Seals (pointy nose), Sea Lions (flat nose, only 150 on east coast of New Zealand), and Yellow-eyed Penguins (one of the rarest penguins and native to NZ).

Saturday, November 19, 2011

New Zealand: Milford Sound

Sterling Falls - One of the two permanent waterfalls in Milford Sound

Tallest mountain rising directly from the water in the world

Last remaining glacier in Milford Sound

Only alpine parrot in the world

Drove out to the Milford Sound today for a kayaking tour, two hours away from Te Anau where we were staying. Great weather and we were greeted by lots of sea life (seals, dolphins and penguins).

Friday, November 18, 2011

New Zealand: Te Anau

Had a relaxing day at our cabin with great mountain views. Went on a tour of Lake Te Anau and saw a glow worm cave (unfortunately no photos allowed)