After his long flight to New Zealand Stowie hits the sheets

Now well-rested, Stowie begins his first full day in Christchurch

Viewing Lake Wakatipu in Queenstown

On the road to new adventures

Stowie in Saab

Stowie posts himself to admire New Zealand’s famous sheep

Stowie’s thirst for adventure needs quenching

Catching up on the local wine news

Stowie anticipates sampling New Zealand’s finest

Stowie does not shy away from serious reading

Midnight snacks balloon Stowie’s hotel bill

Taking in the Rotorua sunset

Just a tad homesick, Stowie phones his family

Stowie plans his day

Visiting the spectacular geothermals of Rotorua

A closer look

Late afternoon…wine time

Late afternoon stretches on...

…into the evening, much to Stowie’s delight

Soaking up the Auckland sun on departure day

Headed home