DUNEDIN

Dunedin was such a special little town. We got off the ship and went to the 'iSite' to figure out what to do. We signed up for a tour, and it turned out perfectly as we were the only people signed up for that time (me, mom and TK). The pictures explain many of the things we saw, but I will tell you a little about Dunedin. It is actually a little college town- and any of you who are thankful for healthy teeth can thank this little place since it's the birthplace of modern dentistry education. I think that is one neat piece of trivia! Enjoy the photos and explanations...

This is the steepest street in the world. Look it up. It's true. It's called Baldwin Street and here are some fun facts:
Since 2002, a further charity event has been held annually in July, which involves the rolling of over 30,000 Jaffas (spherical candy-coated chocolate sweets). Each jaffa is sponsored by one person, with prizes to the winner and funds raised going to charity. ( I didn't buy a jaffa, but wanted to).
They also have a footrace to to top and back down again, every summer, called the 'Gutbuster'!
A cottage built in the 1800's by a stone mason with 'scrap' stones he saved over many years of working in the quarries. He put odd stones aside to one day build his retirement cottage. If you look closely you can see the aren't uniform in size.
One of the many cool buildings in the 'Octagon', which is basically the town square.
The lighthouse as we head out of the harbor. Albatross were flying everywhere and I was SOOOOO cold out on the deck!
Cruising out of the harbor. It was actually pretty long and narrow, with the town situated at the end.
The new rugby stadium being built. I saw the other stadium that they are playing in, very cool but no chance to get a photo. As you know, rugby is the national sport of NZ. They are know as the 'All Blacks'. In contrast, the soccer league is known as the 'All Whites'.
Up on that hill again, looking out towards the hills. It's too bad you can't see the sheep that were scattered here and there.
This monument was at the top of that same hill. It was the only actual stop we made on the bus tour we took.

I know it says I'm in Dunedin, New Zealand, but I really and truly think I have been transported to SCOTLAND!

TINY KONA'S TRUISM of the Day...If it's not Scottish, it's CRAP!

New Zealand

Also known as 'KIWI land', I have a whole week of posts I need to get organized - serious stuff, my friends! I am doing my best (and just look at what I am working with-namely my whacky self) and will hopefully spit one or two posts out each day.
Anyway, here is a point of trivia about New Zealand, that may give you a chuckle...
There are about 4 million people living in these islands... and about 400 million sheep!
Here's my tribute to the sheep... Awww, so soft and cuddly and cute..

Makes ya just wanna put that nice wool sweater on...

TINY KONA'S TRUSIM of the Day...400 M sheep? That's a lotta lambchops...