Here is the gallery from my trip to New Zealand 10/31/2003-11/8/2003. It was an amazing trip, and New Zealand is definitely worth a visit. This trip was my first trip outside the United States by myself. I flew from LAX to Auckland, New Zealand (best International Airport I have ever seen). I spent 2 days walking in and around Auckland downtown and Devonport(one of the harbour islands) taking pictures. Then I headed out to Rotorua for a majority of my stay. I spent most of my time walking around and taking pictures while enjoying the scenery and weather(even though it was a little cold). One of the main reasons I wanted to got to New Zealand and Rotorua in particular was to Zorb...I suggest doing a wet zorb it is like being in a washing machine/water ride/rollercoaster/barrel rolling down a hill, very fun time. While I was there I also did the Freefall Extreme(floating over a really really big fan). Those were some of the highlights...
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This is the gallery from Amsterdam 5/18/2004-5/29/2004. I had a great time while I was in Amsterdam. This was my 3rd time to be in Amsterdam 2nd time to enjoy all of Amsterdam. I didn't see any museums, however I did take one canal tour for an hour(I was tired of see the city from the streets). I spent 7 nights at the Bulldog Hotel(actually a hostel, but with a cozy hotel atmosphere, really nice place to stay) down the street from the Red Light District. I spent most of my time in Coffeeshops sampling the varietys and flavors. However I also spent a large amount of time walking around and seeing the sights(one of the best ways IMO to see the world, just walk around and stop when you see something interesting). I should have taken more pictures, but for some reason I was just to lazy to take pictures. Along that line I was not sober while taking most if not all of the pictures. Amsterdam surpasses its reputation and I think 10 days is a bit too much, but I would do it again in a heartbeat. I think the best part was the people that you meet(not the drug dealers that pester you on the streets, but the tourists and visitors).
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