#stewart island

[thiswillnotdo]

2023_04_30

[sitting-on-me-bum]

Harlequin gecko. Location: Stewart Island/Rakiura, NZ.

Photograph: Philip Melgren

[wastingyourgum]

Rhys Darby and David Hasselhoff with Skyla, the quiz host at the South Sea Hotel on Stewart Island.

(Source: Facebook)

[rhysdarbinizedarby]

👀Spotted 👀

Our very own Stewart Island salesperson Jeanette had the pleasure of being on a quiz team with Rhys Darby & David Hasselhoff at the (now) world famous Stewy Is South Sea Hotel quiz night. Bet that was an entertaining night!

Their visit sure has the South in a bit of a buzz. 🤩🤩

Source: Todd & Co Realty on Facebook

[lilgayducky]

Rakiura - Stewart Island

This island is my anchor

Where trees echo the stories of the land

And rangers laugh and dance and sing

Unleashing the wild child within.

This island is my anchor

Where I will sing with friends until 

the fires burn out

And the sky grows dark

Then the eyes of the universe

Will illuminate the path

Guiding the way for tired girls

Safely back to their cabins

And to their beds where

They will rest their tired bones

Prepared for another day.

[capsekai]

Not sure if we posted this here yet -- we may have, but here's a non fandom treat for you.

Capsekai rips of our own. content!

Foveaux Strait travel on the Ferry.

Zip files here in this folder

Content restrictions on this one: None! if you're into AI you can use these to your hearts content. While we DID take the videos that we screencapped/ripped from a travel we did in 2018 -- we're not laying copyright claim to it, because it's just window based video lol - we didn't go out on the deck much.

[dec0mposing]

A.H. Mclintock, Black Pine, Stewart Island (1936) Etching on paper.

[anyvvhere-but-here]

Day 3:

Firstly, might I say I prematurely posted my blog last night as we saw penguins afterwards!! About 11pm we started our hunt for a kiwi, with high expectations as there are over 25,000 on Stewart Island. However, hopes quickly diminished as the minutes past and the birds fell silent (quick shout out to the father and son that let us follow them around because we were scared of shadows). BUT we saw a lunar rainbow (who knew those existed) that are actually a super rare phenomenon that can only happen when the moon is at its brightest point, full or close to, there is enough moisture in the air (such as rain) and the moon at no higher then 42° above the horizon (yes we did think it was the headlights to an alien spaceship before consulting google).

This morning, after our toasted sandwich stop at the Snuggery Cafe, we set off on our hike from Golden Bay to Deep Bay. A beautiful trek through lush rainforest littered with native bird song and our whispers of anguish as we fought the uphill battle (the stairs). Not long in we were met with a beautiful Kaka, a parrot native to New Zealand and a big fan of roasted and salted pistachios!

After our hike we realised we still had 3 hours till we needed to be ready for our flight so we stopped by the local pub for a ginger beer before setting off on a second walk to the local gardens, running into a sea lion on the way. We were met with stunning views and isolated beaches, rocky coves and crystal waters the entire day.

An hour out from our flight we decided to chill in the lounge before grabbing our luggage and walking the 30 seconds to our pick up point… however my bag was not where I left it. After consulting the lady at reception she put me on the phone to the ferry, thinking a big group may have taken it for a joy ride across the ocean… sweet. Meanwhile she knocked on every door to check whether someone had picked it up by mistake, but we found it!!

A short (and less traumatic) flight back to Invercargill set us off on our next little adventure to the Catlins, where Mother Nature works as a great selfie stick substitute. After a failed attempt at reaching Cathedral Caves (low tide is a must) we turned down to McLean Falls and took a short hike into the forest, an amazing way to round up our step count for the day. Only to end the day with an incredible sunset at the Sea Cliffs. I’m harvesting my main character energy.

[lonestarbattleship]

"USS Enterprise (CV-6) seen from another U.S. ship while under attack by Japanese dive bombers during the Battle of the Eastern Solomons on August 24, 1942. An intense fire is burning in her starboard after five-inch gun gallery, the result of a bomb hit that ignited ready-service ammunition.

Note the anti-aircraft shell bursts over the carrier."

NHHC: NH 97778

[98percentofthewnbaisgay]

Stewie and her family at an Islanders game!!

[thiswillnotdo]

2023_03_28

[poorwhayfairingstranger]

Hi! 👋 came across you while searching ‘super supportive’ and and and just OMG this story has grabbed my by the guts!!!!! Like like Alden kib’ve (sp?) and the slow realization that he’s breaking apart and becoming more himself all at the same time. And the rescue that came too late except it turns out not really… and then whiplash highschool. Where he’s looked down on for being a B but but but…. anywho if you’d like to come scream at me about his story instead of into the void I’d love to chat for a bit! I am awful at timely reply’s for the most part unless you catch me actively on here though so sorry in advance

I'd love to talk about super supportive! But first let me know what chapter you're on. So I don't spoil you. I just finished reading chapter 100 it left us on a really interesting clip hanger.

But i'm absolutely down To talk about any point of the story the moon theggend ark was absolutely Nerve-racking . Have you reached the point where he gets his cat back yet? What did you think of the offscreen character arc Victor went through? Are you excited to see what he does about the boater? What do you think of the rabbit girls He makes friends with at intake? I think their relationship is a great example of platonic boy girl friendships. Which is really rare to see nowadays.

[stairnaheireann]

#OTD in Irish History | 19 September:

1757 – Having been funded by a bequest from Jonathan Swift, St Patrick’s Hospital for the insane, Dublin, is opened. St Patrick’s University Hospital is a psychiatric facility located in Dublin, near Kilmainham and the Phoenix Park. It was founded in 1747 with money bequeathed by Jonathan Swift following his death in 1745. 1864 – American Civil War: Third Battle of Winchester: Union troops under…

[hockeymayve]

I saw that Breanna Stewart posted from UBS Arena on Saturday and I was confused bc PWHL NY was playing at prudential that night. I frogot men’s sports exist

[a-strange-human]

These two in a fist fight

Who wins?

[theres-whump-in-that-nebula]

I finished Songs for the Missing today. It’s really fucking bleak. I can’t quite call it cathartic; just dull and empty in a very, painfully Midwestern kind of way.