Michael Chmilar's Travels

Category: New Zealand

  • NZ Camper

    NZ Camper

    Here is my home for 54 days. NZ is small enough that I can drive everywhere. There is no need to fly between regions and get new campers at each one. I have arranged for the ferry to cross to the north island, in February. This camper is based on the Toyota Town-Ace van. It…

  • The Future, Yesterday

    The Future, Yesterday

    In 1965, the Futuro house showed us what type of dwelling we would be living in, now. This “Futuro House” is on display at the Christchurch botanic gardens.

  • Arrived In New Zealand

    Arrived In New Zealand

    I arrived in Christchurch, yesterday afternoon. I am staying at the Jailhouse Hostel. It is an old jail, converted to a hostel. The cells are now rooms. I haven’t arranged for a new SIM for my phone yet. I will post my New Zealand number once I have it. On the 23rd, I pick up…