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Cost-Cutting Tips

With this shitty economy, you are probably worried about money. Good thing that greener living means cheaper living! This is the 1st post to my new series aimed at saving you money.

Tip 1: Stop drinking bottled water. I consider bottled water a "stupid tax" and I judge everyone who does. Get the large refillable jugs or drink tap water. You would save hundreds of dollars a year.

Tip 2: I am not drinking alcohol anymore for health reasons, but it's also saving me money. It takes a lot of energy to grow the crops and ferment the grains/potatoes. Despite what you think, vices are consumed less (not more) in difficult times. I save $80 a week or $4000+ a year.

Tip 3: Dry your clothes on a line instead of the drier. I save $1.50 each time. I save at least $83 annually.

Tip 4: Don't get a new cell phone every year! If it works, it works! I save $200 a year.

NZ Day 5 and 6

If you take Highway 1 N from Christhcurch, it brings you N on the coastline. about 180 km from christchurch is a beautiful town called Kaikoura (which means "eating crayfish" in Maori). I would stay at the Top Spot, a little hostel that's just S of town. Grab some seafood while you're here, too. The beaches here are beautiful, and there are tons of Seal colonies. Before you get into town when coming from the S, go to the Kaikoura peninsula lookout. The views from here are spectacular, showing the Seaward Kaikoura range and also the mountains to the South. If you have time, walk around the Kaikoura peninsula trail. This is really crazy because the rock formations change continuously as you walk the 2 or so mile trail. There are lots of seal colonies, as well as highlands from which to survey your progress. If you want a really strenuous, boring but spectacular view providing hike, go up Mt. Fyffe. the top of the mountain is about 5,000 feet in elevation, and is about 4 miles in from the pacific ocean. The top is frequently covered in snow. There's a hut at about 4,000 feet that you can stay at...just make sure you're ready to climb about a vertical mile before you start out.


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http://www.doc.govt.nz/upload/documents/parks-and-recreation/tracks-and-walks/nelson-marlborough/mt-fyffe-and-seaward-kaikoura-range.pdf

http://www.doc.govt.nz/parks-and-recreation/places-to-stay/backcountry-huts-by-region/nelson-marlborough/south-marlborough/mt-fyffe-hut/

NZ Day 4 REVISED

http://www.pegasusbay.com for lunch and wine

NZ Day 3

The Port Hills: Similar to the Berkeley Hills in appearance, these provide a great view of Christchurch, the NZ Alps and the Pacific ocean. There can be smog in the winter, but you should get a pretty clear view when you go. To get there from Christchurch, take the bus to Lyttleton (I think it's Bus 29) and get off at the Gondola, right before going through the Port Hills tunnel. There are lots of trails up here, though the path (I think it's called the Bridal Path) that starts from the base of the hills right next to the gondola is a strenuous but pretty short hike. When you're getting up to the ridge, hook a right and go to Castle Rock. This is a good place to sit and contemplate the view.


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NZ Day 2

I will be staying at Cokers Backpackers Hostel at 52 Manchester Street, Christchurch, Canterbury 8011, New Zealand‎ - (03) 379 8580‎


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I will be viewing the botanical garden
http://www.ccc.govt.nz/BotanicGardens/

NZ Day 1

I will be in Auckland staying at Kiwi International Hostel at 411 Queen St, Auckland, Auckland 1010, New Zealand


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