Amber Buck & Theo Plothe

Amber & Theo

September 10, 2011

Amber Buck & Theo Plothe

Amber & Theo

September 10, 2011

kia ora! We can't thank you enough for visiting us here on Traveler's Joy. Many of you will also join Amber and Theo on their momentous day in Fort Wayne 9-10-11. Your presence will make a joyous occasion all the more special!

Being together for over seven years and living apart for nearly all of that time, we're combining two separate lives and homes into one. From one iggy to two, a one car garage to two, and so on. Instead of just acquiring more stuff, which we have plenty of, (really, how many quesadilla makers or fluffy towels do you need?), we couldn't think of a better way for you to share this important step with us. We have chosen in lieu of delightful dinnerware from the Pottery Barn, that you join us on our next adventure: New Zealand! Being the world travelers Amber and Theo are, psst, we are TNA Go Global for a reason, what better way to bring all of our friends and family with us?

Neither Theo or Amber has been to the Southern Hemisphere, and we thought we should take our next adventure in a place neither of us has gone. While laying around on white sandy beaches may be someone else's cup o' tea, TNA love doing things, whether it's hiking through a nature preserve, experiencing local customs or festivals, or motoring about the city and seeing the sights. New Zealand is a land of adventure, and we can't wait to bungee jump and spelunk our way through this far away land we've only been able to explore in our imaginations and in movies.

We are super excited about creating a beautiful new chapter of memories in Kiwi Country with you following us every step of the way. We'll share loads of pictures and videos from our adventures, and let us tell you, we have some doozies planned. Please check below to see all the adventures we will have in our 2 weeks there.

When we return, we hope that you'll continue to allow us to share our experiences with you. Every gift we receive will in turn be given a personalized photograph of the experience they help provide with their generous gift. Everyone who visits this page is a precious part of our lives, and we again thank you for taking time to share your love and friendship with us. Take care and God bless.

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Our trip begins with a 20 hour plane ride to Auckland via California.
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We're kick starting our adventure by plunging 192m at 85 kph! SkyJump Ltd. is in the heart of Auckland and excitement!
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After the excitement of SkyJump, we'll hit the waves for Auckland's Whale & Dolphin Safari in the gorgeous Hauraki Gulf.
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Our first night in NZ will be spent in the beautiful Omahu Lodge just minutes from downtown.
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The best way for us to get around New Zealand is to buy an inter-city bus flexipass.
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We'll explore Waitomo's glowworm caves with a six hour spelunking trip with Green Glow eco-adventures.
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After the caves, we'll spend the evening at Simply the Best B&B in Te Kuiti. Apparently, Tina Turner stayed there. j/k :)
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After Te Kuiti we will travel to Rotorua to see the geothermal activity. We will take a tour of Te Puia, a volcanic park and also a Maori cultural center. The tour includes a cultural performance.
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We'll spend the night in Rotorua at a crazy Tex-Mex themed motel, Cactus Jacks Backpackers.
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We'll spend the night in Wellington at Worldwide Backpackers.
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We'll take the ferry from Wellington to Picton to tour the south island.
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To get from Picton to Christchurch, we'll rent a car.
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In Christchurch, we'll stay at the Wish hotel.
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We'll take the Alpine train through the mountains from Christchurch to Greymouth.
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On the west coast, we'll take a hike on the face of the Franz Josef glacier.
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In Franz Josef, we'll stay at the Glowworm Cottages.
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After doing a walking tour of Queenstown, we'll tuck into the Central Otago Wine Experience and try a few of the 80 different wines they have.
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To end our first night in Queenstown, the Onsen Hot Pools will provide a perfect relaxing end to a long day.
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While in Queenstown, we will stay at the Alpine Lodge.
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Theo's always been more of an adrenaline junkie than Amber. What better place for him than the Nivus High Wire, New Zealand's highest bungee jump, at 134m.
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We'll also fly through the trees on the Ziptrek.
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In Dunedin, we'll travel to the Otago peninsula and take a wildlife tour, where we'll get to see the rare yellow eyed penguin.
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We'll also take a kayak tour of the beautiful Otago coastline.
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We'll sample some beer at the Speights Brewery.
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Amber's dream will come true when she gets to stay at Hogwarts! (It's actually spelled Hogwartz, the former Catholic bishop's residence, now a guesthouse.) But a girl can dream, can't she?
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