Sabbatical #13: WΔnaka π
βWell, Iβve made up my mind, anyway. I want to see mountains again, Gandalf.β β The Lord of the Rings WΔnaka is a smaller, less commercialized resort [...]
Darek Kay
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Sabbatical #12: Milford Sound π
βThe Road goes ever on and on, down from the door where it began. Now far ahead the Road has gone, and I must follow, if I can.β β The Lord of the Rin [...]
Sabbatical #11: Queenstown π
βMemory is not what the heart desires. That is only a mirror.β β The Lord of the Rings Queenstown is a small town with a population of under 30.000. H [...]
Sabbatical #10: Mackenzie Basin π
βGandalf, my old friend, this will be a night to remember.β β The Lord of the Rings The next three days of my journey, I've spent in and around Twizel [...]
Sabbatical #09: Dunedin π
βAll we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given us.β β The Lord of the Rings Dunedin is a former Scottish settlement, which becomes a [...]
Sabbatical #08: Christchurch π
βIt is no bad thing to celebrate a simple life.β β The Lord of the Rings Now that I've explored the north island of New Zealand, it was time to head o [...]
Sabbatical #07: Waitomo π
βI know we are going to take a very long road, into darkness; but I know I can't turn back.β β The Lord of the Rings Black Abyss Waitomo is mos [...]
Sabbatical #06: Tongariro National Park π
βOne does not simply walk into Mordor.β β The Lord of the Rings Tongariro Alpine Crossing The Tongariro Alpine Crossing is regarded as among th [...]
Sabbatical #05: Rotorua Lakes π
βWhen in doubt, follow your nose.β β The Lord of the Rings As a Lord of the Rings fan, visiting Hobbiton was non-negotiable. Everything was booked out [...]
Sabbatical #04: Coromandel Peninsula π
βNot all those who wander are lost.β β The Lord of the Rings After staying in Auckland for three nights, it was time for a road trip on the north isla [...]
Sabbatical #03: Auckland π
βThis is it. If I take one more step, I'll be the farthest away from home I've ever been.β β The Lord of the Rings Kia Ora! Jet lag As usual, I [...]
Sabbatical #02: Doha π
βHome is behind, the world ahead and there are many paths to tread, through shadows to the edge of night, until the stars are all alight.β β The Lord [...]