Waitomo - New Zealand
First night of our camping trip with our trusty
Toyota Corolla.
Taupo - New Zealand
Nice view.
Taupo - New Zealand
Another nice view with a bungy jumper. This is not Nige or Al - we are just watching.
Huka Falls - New Zealand
Nice hats.
Napier - New Zealand
Nige with a statue again.
Buller Gorge - New Zealand
The longest swingbridge in New Zealand.
Buller Gorge - New Zealand
We crossed it twice and it was very scary!
Greymouth - New Zealand
A nice campsite - the town itself was grey, but we did visit the Monteith's Brewery.
Greymouth - New Zealand
Tramping - as they call it in NZ.
Greymouth - New Zealand
Al has found a goldmine! Unfortunately someone had been here first.
Arthur's Pass - New Zealand
Very cold here so we stayed in a cabin with a fire. Looks like Al is up for some more tramping.
Sheffield - New Zealand
They do make some nice pies in NZ.
Springfield - New Zealand
They even have their own Simpson's Donut.
Akeroa - New Zealand
Sophie, Lucy, John, Natalie and Deb - our friends the Hodge family who looked after us in Christchurch.
Akeroa - New Zealand
The "Giants House" - a garden completely full of mosaic covered sculptures.
Akeroa - New Zealand
Some great bays down in South Island - should have brought the boat.
Oamaru - New Zealand
Al viewing the botancal gardens.
Oamaru - New Zealand
Getting further south now and it is getting colder.
Dunedin - New Zealand
Someone here thinks it is important to know how far it is to Portsmouth of all places!
Moeraki - New Zealand
Al with two large boulders - but they are the world famous Moeraki boulders.
Bluff - New Zealand
Not far to the South Pole now.
Milford Sound - New Zealand
Al standing in a field.
Milford Sound - New Zealand
The mirror lakes.
Milford Sound - New Zealand
A fine day in The Sound - we were lucky as it rains here most of the time.
Milford Sound - New Zealand
Not going up there - too cold.
Kingston - New Zealand
The Kingston Flyer.
Shotover River - New Zealand
Shotover gorge just outside Queenstown.
Sheep - New Zealand
No trip to NZ would be complete without a picture of some sheep!
Wanaka - New Zealand
Al at "Puzzling World" finds she is stronger than she thought.
Wanaka - New Zealand
Al is tall.
Wanaka - New Zealand
Now she's small!
Wanaka - New Zealand
Nige at "Puzzling World". Not sure what he is puzzling about.
Franz Josef - New Zealand
Tramping again - this time to the Franz Josef glacier.
Rotorua - New Zealand
Back in North Island now and the hot pools.
Rotorua - New Zealand
Nige and another statue - a Maori one this time.
Rotorua - New Zealand
Nige Zorbing - it is rather bumpy and disorientating inside the Zorb.
Rotorua - New Zealand
Nige has Zorbed and lives to tell the tale!
Sydney - Australia
Arriving in Sydney Harbour after a ten day passage from New Zealand.
Sydney - Australia
We have to have a kangaroo picture! Taken by Al at Darling Harbour Zoo.
Sydney - Australia
Of course, we also need an Opera House picture.
Sydney - Australia
And a harbour bridge picture. Strummer is just to the right of the bridge at "The Royal Sydney Yacht Squadron"!
Sydney - Australia
Not forgetting the Koala bear picture.
Sydney - Australia
On the ferry to Watsons Bay. Photo taken by our visitors - Al's sister Fiona and husband Simon.
Watsons Bay - Australia
Fish and Chips at Doyles with Fiona and Simon.
Blue Mountains - Australia
We spent a cold and wet three days in the Blue Mountains.
Blue Mountains - Australia
The famous Three Sisters with the infamous Two Sisters. Third visit and the fog finally cleared!
Sydney - Australia
Al discovers Harry's Cafe de Wheels - world famous for fantastic pie and peas.
Sydney - Australia
Simon and Fiona - also on the lookout for pie and peas!
Sydney - Australia
After a great month in Sydney we have to start heading north.
Bundaberg - Australia
The Bundy Tavern - had a few Toohey's in here.
Bundaberg - Australia
The appropriately named Cellblock Backpackers Hostel.
Whitsunday Islands - Australia
The famous Whitsunday's - great scenery and great anchorages.
Queensland Coast - Australia
The customs plane buzzed us most days and usually called to ask a few questions.
Kakadu National Park - Australia
A three hour coach ride from Darwin is Australia's largest National Park.
Kakadu National Park - Australia
Here is one of the residents gliding effortly through the water in search of tasty tourists. Yes, it is a crocodile and they will eat you if you get too close!
Kakadu National Park - Australia
Here is another croc soaking up the sun.
Kakadu National Park - Australia
No tasty tourist this time, just a mouth full of weed.
Kakadu National Park - Australia
Aboriginal cave painting - quite a few of these around the park.
Kakadu National Park - Australia
This is a Jabiru - about 1.2 metres tall and Australia's only native stork.
Saumlaki, Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia
Arriving at our first port in Indonesia we have to keep a sharp lookout for these fishing platforms. Many are unlit at night.
Saumlaki, Tanimbar Islands, Indonesia
Our favourite (only?) hotel in Saumlaki. Nice bar overlooking the sea, but the front is not so appealing.
Saumlaki, Indonesia
Not many westerners here and the children are always excited when they see us.
Banda Islands, Indonesia
Very picturesque here - the volcano last erupted in 1988 killing 3 people and destroying a lot of property.
Banda Islands, Indonesia
Nige with Jean and David (Whistle Down the Wind) and Trudy and Geoff (Stream Spirits) discussing complete lack of organisation in Indonesia.
Banda Islands, Indonesia
Local boat coming to collect us for a trip to Lontor on Banda Besar island. We are going to see the nutmeg and almond plantations in the jungle.
Banda Islands, Indonesia
Most of the local boats are still made by traditional methods.
Banda Islands, Indonesia
Nutmeg and Mace drying in the sun. Our guide is Abba who also does a great dinner at his house in Bandaneira.
Banda Islands, Indonesia
Even in quite poor villages the Mosques can be spectacular.
Banda Islands, Indonesia
More local children chasing us shouting "Hello Mister!" They are always keen to have their photographs taken.
Banda Islands, Indonesia
Shelling almonds the Indonesian way - amazingly he still has all his fingers.
Ambon, Indonesia
Prime position for viewing the parade.
(Photo by Trudy - Stream Spirits).
Ambon, Indonesia
Waiting for the top brass to show up. May as well sit on the bollard and have a smoke!
Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
Planting a Mangrove Tree on the beach.
Bitung, North Sulawesi, Indonesia
The sacks contain cement - not what it appears to say on the label! (Photo by Geoff - Stream Spirits).
Wakatobi, Indonesia
Traditional boats alongside a rickety jetty.
Wakatobi, Indonesia
Another traditional boat with excited children.
Wakatobi, Indonesia
Gino - chief fixer at the Wakatobi Information Centre (WIC).
Labuan Bajo, Indonesia
Roy and Mohammed - our "boat boys".
Rinca - Indonesia
This Komodo Dragon decided we were standing too close to its nest. We moved away quickly!
Rinca - Indonesia
Water Buffalo with a Komodo Dragon sneaking up behind.
Bali - Indonesia
Fisherman at our anchorage in Serangan.
Bali - Indonesia
Hindu temple decorated for a festival.
Bali - Indonesia
Wearing sarongs to visit the temple.
Bali - Indonesia
Praying at the temple.
Bali - Indonesia
Making offerings - it seems to be a full time job being a Hindu.
Bali - Indonesia
Rice terraces - typical Bali scenery.
Bali - Indonesia
Planting in the paddy fields.
Bali - Indonesia
View from our hotel room in Ubud - very hot here so the Aircon was very nice.
Bali - Indonesia
Not sure an English gardener would be happy to ride this vehicle!
Java Sea - Indonesia
A colourful Javanese fishing boat that passed us on the way to the Kumai river in Kalimantan.
Kalimantan (Borneo) - Indonesia
"Meze Luna" - our river boat for a two day trip into the jungle.
Kalimantan (Borneo) - Indonesia
Torrential downpour in the jungle.
Kalimantan (Borneo) - Indonesia
Large patch of reeds washed downriver by the downpour - our skipper Yahya is wondering what to do!
Kalimantan (Borneo) - Indonesia
No problem for us - we had lunch while our crew hacked and pulled at the reeds.
Kalimantan (Borneo) - Indonesia
Eventually we got to see the orangutans.
Kalimantan (Borneo) - Indonesia
Orang-utan is an Indonesian word that means person of the forest.
Kalimantan (Borneo) - Indonesia
They are just like people (well... some of the people we know anyway!)
Batam - Indonesia
Back in civilisation at last. Safely moored in Nongsa Point Marina and only a few miles to go to Singapore.
Singapore
Downtown Singapore - more civilisation.
Singapore
Raffles Hotel - we are not staying here as it is very expensive.
Singapore
Strummer in Raffles Marina - no relation to the hotel.
Singapore
Raffles Marina pool - there is also a gym which is great as we need the excercise!