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Kaikoura, New Zealand – Swimming with dolphins
When I heard about swimming with dolphins, my first perception was that of the artificial experiences of Florida’s parks, where you pay a huge sum of money to jump in a pool with trained and captive dolphins. Reading on however, … Continue reading
Zorbing in Rotorua, New Zealand – the laziest, craziest way to get down a hill
See that ball coming down the hill? That’s us inside it. We were falling around in hysterical laughter (we were falling around in any case) and loved every second of the rapid and watery descent. Moments later we would emerge; … Continue reading
The longest day of my life
This is me relaxing at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park. If I look tired, there’s a good reason. It’s late afternoon. So far today, January 19th 2001, this is what I’ve done: woken up and had a leisurely breakfast in Auckland, … Continue reading
Apple iPad review: it's shiny
London walks: Hammersmith to St Pancras 