Straying from the Flock
Travels in New Zealand
(Sprache: Englisch)
An 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...
The beauty and grandeur of New Zealand has captured the imagination of movie-goers over the past couple of years, and the...
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An illuminating road trip through the history, life, and attractions of one of the most beautiful countries in the southern hemisphereThe 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.
Inhaltsverzeichnis zu „Straying from the Flock “
- Introduction.- Your Ticket to New Zealand.
- The Far End of the Earth.
- Traveling without Reservations.
- The Far End of the Earth.
- The South Island.
- The Wrong Side of the Road.
- Penguins, Pints and Pioneers.
- A Hot Tub for Sea Lions.
- Stern Scotch Presbyterinas.
- Ski Trails above the Clouds.
- Extreme Sports.
- Skid and Tow.
- Paddling under the Glaciers.
- Crampons and Crevasses.
- Across the Southern Alps.
- Heli-skiing? Heli-no!
- Mountain Rescue.
- The Country of Second Sons.
- A Flying Shepherd.
- Poverty, Chastity and Obedience.
- Bad Girls' Guide to Wine.
- Meeting Captain Cook.
- Above Murderers' Bay.
- The Emperor of New Zealand.
- The Cat across Cook Straight.
- Once-in-2,000-Years Earthquake.
- Sherry with a Painter.
- Australia.
- Swim in an Anti-Shark Cage.
- Parfume Downwind.
- An Esky Party.
- The Stolen Generation.
- Directions for a Hanging.
- I'll be Buggered'.
- The Best Brains of All Fish.
- The North Island.
- Prawn Sambal from Kay-El.
81 Sheep an Hour.
- Biblical High Tech.
- The Maori and the Mongrel Mob.
- A Knife for a Captain Cooker.
- The Rules for Whale Encounters.
- Fight or Be Cooked.
- Between the Dolphins and the Gannets.
- Thrown Out for Misconduct.
- A Blue Electric Charge.
- A Farmer and a Scholar.
- Where the Queen of England Goes to Fish.
- The Polynesian Spa.
- How to Catch a Barracuda.
- Stud Lambs Get Crotchety.
- The City of Sails.
- A Stack of Sheepskins.
- A Tunnel through a Fishtank.
- The Cook Islands.
- Writing in Rarotonga.
- I Shall Return.
- The Practical Traveler.
- Favorite Places.
- Favorite Guides.
- Background Reading.
- Practical Books and Websites.
- Bring with You.
- Flying in the Front of the Plane.
- Overcoming Jet Lag.
- Recipes.
Autoren-Porträt von Alexander Elder
DR. ALEXANDER ELDER is a professional trader, an expert in technical analysis, and a practicing psychiatrist. He is the founder of Financial Trading Inc., a firm that provides intensive training camps for traders worldwide. His two previous books went on to become international bestsellers: Trading for a Living (Wiley) was translated into nine languages, and Come Into My Trading Room (Wiley) was named a 2003 Book of the Year by Barron's. To see Dr. Elder's snapshots from his New Zealand journey please visit www.elder.com/nz.
Bibliographische Angaben
- Autor: Alexander Elder
- 2005, 1. Auflage, 288 Seiten, Maße: 23 cm, Kartoniert (TB), Englisch
- Verlag: Wiley & Sons
- ISBN-10: 0471718637
- ISBN-13: 9780471718635
Sprache:
Englisch
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