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As you might have noticed, I’ve survived New Zealand. I’m going back next year to try to kill myself again. In order to make sure I won’t survive this trip I’ll jump off of even more bridges, out of an airplane and paddle over some rivers. Also, I’ll be trying a little bit longer. I’ve scheduled an extra week of self mutilation attempts to make sure there’s absolutely no chance of survival whatsoever. To minimize the survival chance to an ultimate low I’ll be flying with Quantas Airlines, heh.

Okay, the dates. I’ll be staying in New Zealand from 2009-07-28 until 2009-08-19. Almost three weeks of “fun”.

Oh, I almost forgot, the motto for this trip will be a great Otep quote:

The last time I died, wasn’t nearly this much fun!

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I’ve posted the best stuff on DA.

Backpackers Dream by ~jorrizza on deviantART

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Of course I’ve made some photos. Two panoramas too, definitely worth checking out.

You can view them here.

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And here’s a video of me jumping off a bridge in Auckland.

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For three weeks. I might look dead to most of you. But rest assured, even if I’m dead I will come back to haunt you. If I’m not, well, I don’t feel like quoting the terminator.

Yes, that would be the eleventh of August. You’ve got that right. Be proud of yourself.

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If someone wants to meet/catch/kill us during our tour through the country of New Zealand, here’s the exact schedule. Some things may change, although unlikely. Autographs are free as in beer, as long as you supply the pen and the body parts to put them on.

The list is pretty complete now. It’s an expensive trip, kind of tripled our budget. It’ll even quadruple by the time we’ve paid the ridiculous fuel- and airport taxes. But hey, it’s an awesome country. It’s worth it, right?

Auckland

• 20080722
  • Arrival
  • Hotel - Heritage Auckland
• 20080723
  • Bungy (kill jetlag)
  • See city
  • Hotel - Heritage Auckland
• 20080724
  • Skydive
  • See city
  • Hotel - Heritage Auckland
• 20080725
  • Train to Wellington (Overlander)

Wellington

• 20080725
  • Hotel - Comfort Wellington
• 20080726
  • See some people and the city
  • Hotel - Comfort Wellington
• 20080727
  • Flight to Hokita

Hokita

• 20080727
  • See city
  • Chalet - Accommodation West Coast
• 20080805
  • Bus to Greymouth

In the mean time we’ll do stuff on the west coast

• Paparoa
• Punakaiki
• Franz Josef Glacier
• A lot more, we’ll decide when we arrive in Hokita

Greymouth

• 20080805
  • Train to Christchurch (Tranzalpine)

Christchurch

• 20080805
  • Hotel - Quest Christchurch
• 20080806
  • See city
  • Hotel - Quest Christchurch
• 20080807
  • Departure

Here’s a map for the fun of it.

Yes, this is an edit of this post. But this just brings it back to the front page.

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100 days left until the category topic.

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Just got our new ultra light tent, this should keep us dry for a few days. We’ve also bought most of the gear today. You know, backpacks, sleeping bags and stuff. All of the stuff way too expensive if you ask me. I’ve already tested it in snow conditions and it performs well. FoR will test it’s other uses…

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If someone wants to meet/catch/kill us during our tour through the country of New Zealand, here’s the exact schedule. Some things may change, though. Autographs are free as in beer, as long as you supply the pen and the body parts to put them on.

We’re currently checking hotels, we’ll list them too when the list is complete.

Auckland

• 20080722
  • Arrival
  • Hotel
• 20080723
  • Bungy (kill jetlag)
  • See city
  • Hotel - city
• 20080724
  • Skydive
  • See city
  • Hotel - city
• 20080725
  • Train

Wellington

• 20080725
  • Hotel - city
• 20080726
  • See people and city
  • Hotel - city
• 20080727
  • Flight to Westport

Westport

• 20080727
  • See city
  • Hotel - city
• 20080728
  • Bus South

Do stuff on the west cost

• Paparoa
• Punakaiki
• Franz Josef Glacier (maybe)

Greymouth

• 20080805
  • Train

Christchurch

• 20080805
  • Hotel - city
• 20080806
  • See city
  • Hotel - city
• 20080807
  • Departure

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As some of you people already know, I’m heading off to New Zealand with my brother for a few weeks next summer. Technically, I should speak of next winter really. All the rough aspects have been taken care of. You know, tickets, insurance and ehm, some stuff I already forgot.

We won’t have much time on the islands, so here’s my first idea of the things we should do when (if?) we get there. I’ve had some great input from a number of people. Those who have helped can all recognize a part of their stories. Anyway, just look at the maps. They are kindly provided by Backpack New Zealand. You can also download the XCF files here and here.

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