I am starting a faceless bookstagram because I want to have fun with it. I really do not want to comment on other people's accounts in the hope of earning followers or anything like that. Is it still possible that people will be able to see (and hopefully like) my account?
Four of these I've already read and wanted to have a copy for my home library.
I was really surprised that I really enjoyed the secrets and drama in this book. I generally do not enjoy reading about teenagers. I don't read YA anymore. I really liked the pacing of this book and didn't hate the characters. For those who have read this book and understand what I mean, could you suggest me something similar to read?
I'm not convinced by the explanation in the book. Maybe I have forgotten or missed some details.
A Storm of Swords was so long but the best book so far in the series.
It was hard to put down The Sword of Kaigen for the most part.
I found A Walk in the Woods absolutely hilarious.
Also read 40% of Down Under by Bill Bryson while I was in Australia but didn't finish it.
>! In The Spy and the Traitor, I’m confused about the fake back-pain pretext. Why didn’t it seem odd that the agent supposedly needed to see a doctor in Finland instead of just being treated in Moscow? Was there a reason this would have sounded normal or acceptable, or did I miss a detail? !<
Everything else made sense to me. Great book. Really enjoyed it.
May I please request feedback on my itinerary? This will be second trip to NZ. The first one covered Queenstown, Wanaka, Lake Tekapo, Aoraki and Milford Sound. Trip report is here. The absolute highlights were: road to Glenorchy and Paradise, road to Aoraki, and road to Milford Sound.
This time I want to visit the West Coast. The dates will be in early January 2027.
Day 0: Arrive in Christchurch
1 night in Christchurch
Day 1 - Christchurch to Hokitika via Arthur’s Pass
Possible stops: Sheffield for pies, Porter’s Pass viewpoint, Castle Hill Conservation Area, Lake Pearson, Devil’s Punchbowl Walking Track, Otira Viaduct Lookout
2 nights in Hokitika
Day 2 - Explore Hokitika
Possible stops: Hokitika Gorge, Cesspool Gorge, Hokitika glowworm dell, Lake Mahinapua, Lake Kaniere, Canoe Cove track, Kahikatea Forest Walk, Dorothy Falls
2nd night in Hokitika
Day 3 - Explore Franz Josef
Possible stops: Franz Josef Glacier Valley Walk, Quad biking tour, Peter’s Pool walk, Tartare Tunnels walk, Callery Gorge hike, glowworms at Terrace Walk, Sunset at Lake Matheson
4 nights in Fox Glacier
Day 4-6 - Fox Glacier
Heli-hike Fox Glacier, Fox Glacier South Side Walkway Minnehaha Walk, Sunrise at Lake Matheson (buffer)
Optional: Lake Moeraki; Munro Beach track, Lake Paringa
Day 7 - Fox Glacier to Greymouth
Possible stops: Okarito (population: 30), kayak in the lagoon, Pahiki Walk lookout (1km), Lake Ianthe, Ross, Pounamu pathway center in Greymouth, Beach at Rapahoe for sunset, Point Elizabeth track
1 night in Greymouth (or somewhere else)
Day 8 - Greymouth to Charleston
Possible stops: Motukiekie Beach walk, Pancake rocks at Punakaiki, Constant and Joyce Bay walk, Little Beach
1 night in Charleston (or somewhere else)
Day 9 - Charleston to Karamea
Cape Foulwind Seal Colony Lookout, Charming Creek Walkway, Oparara Basin Arches in Kahurangi National Park
1 night in Karamea
Day 10 - Karamea to Hamner Springs via Lewis Pass
1 night in Hanmer Springs
Day 11 - Hamner Springs to Christchurch
Fly out.
Are there any day hikes I must do? I love lakes, rivers, and mountain views. Are there alternative towns worth staying at instead of the ones I propose. Thanks so much in advance.