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Wellington

Posting from the Wellington, NZ tourism office, where they've a network of candy-colored iMacs. We're now the proud owners of a red, 1989 4-door Pontiac LeMans, a picture of which I can't find _anywhere_ on the web, even on Google, nor can I upload one of my own until I find a better connection. We bought it from two Israeli backpackers for NZ $1600 (US $711, via the excellent exchange rate), who affectionately named it "Samson." Since they drive on the left side of the road here, and the drivers' side is on the right, they shift with their left hands. Though I've toyed with a manual transmission before, this time it's the real thing. :)

On Sunday we're taking Samson on the ferry to the South Island, where we're planning on spending the next month or two camping, tramping, kayaking and whatever else we can find.

One last thing- I have a ton of pictures to upload from Malaysia and Auckland, but will need a better connection before I can get them online. Stay tuned!