As much as we love travelling abroad together, B’s job does not always permit me to tag along on his many overseas adventures. So far, he has been to a number of places without me. His Sydney, Shanghai, Chiang Mai, Bali, L.A. and Manchester trips saw me being home alone, wracked with envious thoughts of him being in a foreign country and having a grand time without me. Though he tells me all the time that it’s work and not just fun, the mere thought of shortly escaping from life's daily stress is enough to make me feel a little left out whenever I'm left behind.
Apparently, another trip to Japan is in the pipeline for B. Unfortunately, this one is strictly business as well, so my chances of tagging along are somewhat slim. Speaking of Japan, our last Tokyo trip together was simply amazing; both a hectic yet FUN week for us. I felt utterly rejuvenated and inspired that entire month after we got back home. In fact, that was the reason I started blogging! Tokyo was truly fantastic and the vacation made me feel like an entirely new person; one that I simply had to share with my closest friends and eventually the rest of the blogosphere.
Since I have been there and done that at Tokyo, I guess I do not really mind being staying back for this coming trip. Of course, it would be an entirely different story if B were going to New Zealand, a country I have yet to visit and would love to one day! A friend of mine honeymooned in New Zealand and came back with rave reviews of this beautiful country. I hear there is a great wildlife park in Christchurch called Orana Wildlife Park, which is an open range sanctuary for endangered animals, providing them with enclosures that closely resemble their natural habitat. Over 400 animals from 70 different species are displayed. I wonder if it is half as cool as the Melbourne Zoo we went to during our Melbourne Adventure 2002, where we managed to capture some really cool pictures of some of the coolest animals there!
Apparently, another trip to Japan is in the pipeline for B. Unfortunately, this one is strictly business as well, so my chances of tagging along are somewhat slim. Speaking of Japan, our last Tokyo trip together was simply amazing; both a hectic yet FUN week for us. I felt utterly rejuvenated and inspired that entire month after we got back home. In fact, that was the reason I started blogging! Tokyo was truly fantastic and the vacation made me feel like an entirely new person; one that I simply had to share with my closest friends and eventually the rest of the blogosphere.
Since I have been there and done that at Tokyo, I guess I do not really mind being staying back for this coming trip. Of course, it would be an entirely different story if B were going to New Zealand, a country I have yet to visit and would love to one day! A friend of mine honeymooned in New Zealand and came back with rave reviews of this beautiful country. I hear there is a great wildlife park in Christchurch called Orana Wildlife Park, which is an open range sanctuary for endangered animals, providing them with enclosures that closely resemble their natural habitat. Over 400 animals from 70 different species are displayed. I wonder if it is half as cool as the Melbourne Zoo we went to during our Melbourne Adventure 2002, where we managed to capture some really cool pictures of some of the coolest animals there!
Sleeping Koala
Making Friends
The Red Panda
Perhaps I'll end up in New Zealand one fine day but if you are planning a trip to New Zealand sometime soon, don't forget to send me a postcard from one of the many New Zealand Hotels, Auckland Hotels, Wellington Hotels and Christchurch Hotels where you’ll be staying. I’d love to hear all about your little adventure in New Zealand!
The Heritage Hotel, Christchurch NZ
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