ALTiNZ: Episode III The Road Trip

So we decided to rent a car and drive to the west coast of New Zealand. This is Chris wondering if signing his life over for an out-of-date Mazda was a good idea.


This is Chris's little note that he wrote to Warren, the gentleman who rented the car to us.


This is a genuine look of fear on Chris's face.


A not-so-genuine look of fear on Chris's face.


Westward Ho!!!


This is me scared of Chris's driving.


This is me scared of gas prices. $35 bucks for HALF of a tank!


The quintessential New Zealand sheep.


The quintessential New Zealand ONE-LANE bridge. Oh yes, they do have one lane bridges in New Zealand. In fact, I would say that most of the bridges here are one-lane. Doesn't it make you feel so safe?



I am crying so hard from laughing Chris and his "No Guard Rail" Phobia.


New Zealand might be a small country but the terrain changes so quickly. It's flat in the east and as you go west it starts to roll as seen here.


Then you come across this!


and then there's rainforest. Random prettiness, absolutely nuts!






"Hey Chris, are you ready for the beach?"


Oh yeah!!


Chris's first dip in the Pacific Ocean.





After the beach, we headed to Greymouth to fill our bellies with some lunch.


KFC as it was chosen by God.



Back on the Road again and what a road it is.







Look Out, Watch Out


OUCH!!


We felt as if we were in Jurassic Park.


And there's the Raptor!


Just Gorgeous


Why do I always act the fool?


Ooh La La



Chris running to Punakaiki or "The Pancake Rocks"


Big Bucket Head






I just had to put this pic in because I have the most awkward, ridiculous look on my face.


Indiana Jones


Chris, what are you doing?


Good to know the closet has seating space.


No Joke! I seriously was sitting this close to the TV with the remote in hand and didn't find it odd at all.


Mr. Peepers!!




and Good Night!!!