Straying from the Flock: Travels in New ZealandAn illuminating road trip through the history, life, and attractions of one of the most beautiful countries in the southern hemisphere The beauty and grandeur of New Zealand has captured the imagination of movie-goers over the past couple of years, and the country is a dream destination for many around the world. Straying from the Flock is an intimate and personal account of one passionate traveler's visit to this incredible country, its mountains and beaches, fjords, rainforests, vineyards, and hidden eateries. Each of the fifty chapters describes one day in his travels-fishing, flying, cattle herding, befriending locals at every turn. Filled with colorful stories and memorable personalities, the book not only describes the trip of a lifetime, but captures a life-altering experience for its writer. From mountains and rainforests to cities and beaches, Straying from the Flock is both a moving memoir and personal travel guide to this amazing country. |
Contents
Ski Trails above the Clouds | 1 |
Extreme Sports | 4 |
Skid and | 7 |
Paddling under the Glaciers | 10 |
Crampons and Crevasses | 11 |
Across the Southern Alps | 12 |
Heliskiing? Hellno Chapter 14 Mountain Rescue | 14 |
The Country of Second Sons | 15 |
Directions for a Hangi_ng Chapter 30 Ill be Buggered Chapter 31 The Best Brains of All Fish | 31 |
The North Island | 31 |
Prawn Sambal from KL Chapter 33 81 Sheep an Hour | 33 |
Biblical High Tech | 34 |
The Maori and the Mongrel | |
A Knife for a Captain Cooker | |
The Rules for Whale Encounters | |
Fight or Be Cooked | |
A Flying Shepherd | 16 |
Poverty Chastity and Obedience | 17 |
Bad Girls Guide to Wine | 17 |
Meeting Captain Cook | 19 |
Above Murderers | 20 |
The Emperor of New Zealand | 21 |
The Cat across Cook Strait | 22 |
Cha ter 23 Oncein2 OOOYears Earth uake pter 24 Sherry with a Painter | 23 |
Australia | 24 |
Swim in an AntiShark Cage | 25 |
Parfume Downwind | 26 |
An Esky Party | 27 |
The Stolen Generation | 28 |
Between the Dolphins and the Gannets | |
Thrown Out for Misconduct | |
A Blue Electric Charge | |
A Farmer and a Scholar | |
Cha ter 43 Where the ueen of En land Goes to Fish pter 44 The Polynesian | |
How to Catch a Barracuda | |
Stud Lambs Get Crotchety | |
The City of Sails | |
A Stack of Sheepskins | |
A Tunnel through a Fishtank | |
Cook Islands Goodbye New Zealand Chapter 50 Writing in Rarotonga Chapter 51 Goodbye New Zealand SECTION 6 | |
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