Post number TWO! So Sadie's older brother, Hamish, arrived and we began our trio-road trip two days later. Since he's only in NZ for a short time we made a break for all of the south island; we started in Christchurch and worked our way down to Queenstown, Te Anua, Milford Sound, Alexandra, back to Queenstown (to bungy jump), and Wanaka, before heading up the west coast.
Freedom is ours! The Road Trip Trio is off.
Nothin better than an open road!
Moody (the rental car), liked checking out the sights too!
Pretty girl, pretty view!
(We'd never seen such blue lakes!)
We enjoyed chilling for a day in Queenstown!
Queenstown in the extreme sports caipal of the world
Not only did we drive, eat, and sleep in Moody but we also hung our laundry in him!
we may have found an unlocked door ... and we may have taken a shower in the 'gents' changing room in a random high school... just, maybe...
...it speaks for itself!
Packing up our 'living quarters'...
Emily got to feed a yound lamb in Te Anua
The kind couple (Fiona and John) that opened their home to us for a night in Te Anua
... In our defense, it was very early!...
Milford Sound was breath-taking
Some of the things we do cannot be explained... this one included!
For some reason Emily is convinced Saide is addicted to coffee... I can't understand why though!
Motor'n!!
(One of NZ's flightly bird species)
This may have been a restricted bridge under construction... but it had the best view!
PRAISE BE TO GOD!
"I'm neeking... I'm neeking..."
(neeking means sneaking)
Road-trip-tio checking out another wonderful waterfall
This is how we resolve fights... you don't want to see what comes next in the series of pictures!
another think NZ is full of.... Asians...so many cameras...
"I love you, Jesus!"
Please not how small Hamish looks in the left hand corner in black and blue...
Please also note that the sticker reads, "Keep left!"...
Explore giant clock on huge hill in Alexandra...Check!
Picnic in 'Rohan' from Lord of the Rings...Check!
"So, where from here?..."
The remaining evidence that 'Rohan' ever existed...
Clearly impressed with Anna-Marie's strength and determination to piggy-back Hamish!
(Anna-Marie was our lovely hostess in Alexandra)
BUNGY JUMP TAGGING!
Before the jump... our faces couldn't handle our terror...obviously!
"Cuz I'm free...free fallin!"
Together, we can do it!
The siblings celebrate
...Just a little closer...
Just to give you an idea how deep the canyon was...
Queenstown was incredible!
Hamish showing off some skill!
The trees in Wanaka were so inviting, we just had to climb them!
John, Jill and Jill's brother had us over a cup of tea while in Wanaka... they were so amazing!
Another epic roadside waterfall!
(the rocks are wet because it's pouring rain... no wonder they call it a rain forest)
Well, as the photo's show we've had some amazing times on our roadtrip! Currently we're hanging out in Nelson again with Nick and Bonnie but will be pushing off tomorrow to end our trip where we began, Christchurch...
Much love and affection!
Sades and Emma Jean
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It's fun following your adventures, friends! Thank you for all the pictures, especially of the beautiful sights you are seeing. Isn't God glorious! Y'all are good bloggers. Take care you two, and I'll catch you (you know, on phone, skype, something) when you're back in the US.
ReplyDeleteMuch love and affection to you!
Linda
Hi Emily & Sadie! WoW! What an adventure you're having! I'm sure as your time is coming to an end that home and your own beds are sounding heavenly by now! I know that the Lord will use this experience to build your character and who you are as a person ~ to His glory! We miss you and will be glad to have you safe and sound on this continent!
ReplyDeleteLove to you from the Raptis Gang! ~ Aunt Jenny