We’re now back in New Zealand and after a whole day to get organized we have hit the road for a month long trip around the South Island.  Last year we toured the North Island and were stunned by the beauty of the country.  Talk to any Kiwi though and all you hear is, “Wait until you see the South Island!”

So, we’re looking forward to some great adventures and now that our US vacation is over, we will get back to blogging for those of you who follow this site.

It’s Wednesday night and we’re one day out of Whangarei in the town of Hamilton.  We have tickets on the Ferry from Wellington to Picton (from the North Island to South Island) day after tomorrow (Friday).

Here’re a few pictures to get warmed up.  I’m testing a new lens I bought.  A 50-300mm telephoto.  It takes some nice pictures but I’m finding I need to be really careful on the long zoom because even with the vibration reduction (VR) system, any shaking results in blurred images.

Getting close to a full moon for our road trip.

A Pukeko posed for us in the town of Hamilton as we make our way south.