Photos from St Arnaud

As promised, I have a few photo's from my time down in Nelson Lakes. As usual, I'm running late on that promise
Dawn at Coldwater hut, if this hut wasn't in a national park it would be prime real estate for an expensive batch.
Sabrina (Left) and Marina (Right) after we crossed the swing bridge.

Another Picture from coldwater hut.



Lake Rotoiti (St Arnaud)


Me looking adventurous before heading off on the tramp.

Adventures in the South Island

I have been taking a bit of a break down in the South Island, spending four days in Nelson, and three nights in Kaikoura. Yesterday I went whale watching and today I went Dolphin watching. Yesterday I managed to see three Sprem Whales. These whales are the largest of the tooth whale family and are the fourth largest whale species on the planet. They are bigger in length than a Brontosaurus. They are the largest predator on the planet.

The Highlight of my trip was getting to see the acrobatic Dusky dolphin today. On our tour we managed to meet a pod of 15o or so Dusky Dolpins. I managed to catch a few good shots of these awesome creatures on my trip.

For me the highlight of the trip was seeing the dolphins. I have been fascinated with Dolphin and Whales all my life. This is the first (and maybe only) time I have been able to see these animals up-close. Still havn't been swimming with dolphins, but maybe next time.

A long weekend of fun and sun!

A obligatory look at how great my long weekend was (even if it seemed to blur all into one!)

For me the long weekend started at Tulsi Indian Restuarant.

We then moved on to Buttercup, Lacey, Sussanne, Lyndsy and Kara's flat and watched "Empire Records" and "The Castle" (One of my favourite movies ever). (No photos, sorry)

We then ended up at Denny's in Porirua, the only American diner located in this South Pacific Arcapalago. (Well, maybe in Wellington.

That was one day (and night)

The next day I spent most of the day resting and relaxing (and getting beaten at cards and eating pork roast.)

On Sunday we went out to Newtown Tenpin Bowling place (cant remember the name and then went and played more cards (My card game and bowling both are something not to be desired of.)

On Monday I got up late again after another late evening, then went to meet up with my mate rich for some fun in the sun.

As you can see I still had some spring in my step.

Maslins Farm - Labour Weekend 2007

We were up at the Maslins Farm for the weekend, it was a really fun and relaxing period. Here are a few of the photos I took. I will put up some more when I have some time. But take them in. Do you not just love that wonderful rainbow?

Graduation Photos

I had my graduation ceremony on friday night, so I know have my degree and am a graduate of Victoria University Wellington. Hope you enjoy the photos of me in Academic Dress. Anyway, I better get back and do some more study on Chinese Energy Security, or I will get stuck in a rutt of further procrastination!

More 21st Photos

Sorry that these Pictures have taken so long to put up on my blog, It is a mixture of procrastination and technical difficulties which have meant that it has taken me a longer time than I desired to put these photos up. Anyways, I hope you enjoy them, I have to go back to my books to learn how to be a successful urban guerrilla.

The Baker Family, enjoying the comapany of one another and showing thier different characteristics

Mmm Cake!!!!

The Three Baker Boys posing for the camera

A very embarassing Picture of me

Awesome picture of New Zealand from Space

This is just the most awesome picture of New Zealand from Space. It was taken on the last space shuttle mission when they were doing work constructing the International Space station. You can download your own free copy of this in Hi Resolution or Lo Resolution