Welcome to New Zealand!

Here I am finally! Wifi internet access is not so popular especially in camping sites.

These first days have been very exciting and active. Visiting Auckland the first 2 days and now I am on my way to the south visiting Mount Maunganui and Rotorua.

My first day in Auckland surprised me with a wonderful bird while hiking in Devonport. The photo you see is taken from my camera as I haven't had the chance to download the pictures. I was soooo excited when I saw this bird! Look at these colors!!

And this was only on my first day of the trip. More to come as soon as I have the possibility to connect to good wifi connection.

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Oh yes, tomorrow at this time I will be flying in the sky towards New Zealand. I can't explain in words how I feel about it. I have been waiting for this moment for a long time.

Here is part of my check list:
- binoculars

- my brand new camera
- torch
- walking boots
- windproof jacket
- swiss knife
- neck pillow
- different medicines
- swimsuit

and many many many other things, which still need to be placed into my backpack.

Sunday breakfast and travel planning = perfect match!

I finally got started with some planning. New Zealand is not a big country, but still any trips need to be planned in advanced especially if you have a limited time.

I realized with 3 weeks time I won't be able to visit the whole country : ) So, I will try to keep my soul in peace and enjoy at the most this upcoming trip. If you want to enjoy it with me, follow me on this blog, you won't be disappointed. 

Birds, fascinating birds.

In march 2012 I went to Costa Rica to visit a friend. I travelled around the country for a month without really having anything planned. I only knew that I wanted to enjoy the pura vida vibe and take the advantage of the art of surfing. I found myself completely carried away by the magical vibes of the country and most of all I discovered another fascinating activity: bird watching.

The forest and the nature is really something spectacular in Costa Rica. I was amazed by the changing scenery from place to place, especially while traveling from the Caribbean side towards the pacific (or vice versa). However, this is to say that wherever I was, I was surrounded by wonderful birds. In the forest you can listen to beautiful singing and watching them coming out of the tree you have been carefully observing for 10-15 or more minutes, it's something I cannot describe.

So to make the story short,  I decided that my next trips will have some bird watching activities planned. I am now preparing my next trip: New Zealand! I have always wanted to go there for some reason. A part from the Lord of the Ring setting, the main purpose of my trip is to watch and observe the kiwi bird. Yes, I decided to visit New Zealand because of a bird and I can't wait!!