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Created by my friend Seth Schoen, who works for the EFF and thus cares way too much about privacy to be on G+, and his friend Very Yin. It's one of the MIT scavenger hunt entries, so expect a fairly tricky riddle. Please don't spoil it in the comments.
Created by my friend Seth Schoen, who works for the EFF and thus cares way too much about privacy to be on G+, and his friend Very Yin. It's one of the MIT scavenger hunt entries, so expect a fairly tricky riddle. Please don't spoil it in the comments. http://web.mit.edu/puzzle/www/2012/puzzles/betsy_johnson/slash_fiction/
Rotorua -- swimming with dolphins.
Rotorua -- swimming with dolphins. My assessment that buying a waterproof case for my camera would be wasted was correct. I had already a lot of trouble learning how to snorkel while in meter-high waves and looking around for dolphins. Luckily, the dolphins were very curious and came within arms reach of me. They are beautiful creatures, totally at home in the water and so sleek. Next chance I get to do this, I will have learned proper snorkeling first.
Queenstown and the road to Kaikoura -- including a sidewall blowout. We had way too little time in Queenstown, though, and the flight to Milford Sound getting cancelled kind of bowled us over, so we didn't do much there outside of going on the gondola.
Queenstown and the road to Kaikoura -- including a sidewall blowout. We had way too little time in Queenstown, though, and the flight to Milford Sound getting cancelled kind of bowled us over, so we didn't do much there outside of going on the gondola.
A potential 'stich for our home, Mickey Blake ?
A potential 'stich for our home, Mickey Blake ? http://imgur.com/hlw49EP#.Uo3K-nT-Yz4.google_plusone_share
One does simply drive into Mordor. It's on State Highway 1.
One does simply drive into Mordor. It's on State Highway 1.
Bonus album: Ashburton park with rose macros. I was questioning whether to bring my macro, but now I'm glad I did.
Bonus album: Ashburton park with rose macros. I was questioning whether to bring my macro, but now I'm glad I did. I'll be upgrading these albums when I get back to Lightroom, which should improve the colors quite a bit.
Ashburton to Queenstown, including Hackett Bridge, the first commercial bungee-jumping place.
Ashburton to Queenstown, including Hackett Bridge, the first commercial bungee-jumping place.
Travel tip: if you're using a prepaid sim for data and feeding that to other devices via portable hotspot, turn off auto-update on the other devices. Otherwise they'll go "Hey, I'm on wifi, let's update all my apps" and munch your data.
Travel tip: if you're using a prepaid sim for data and feeding that to other devices via portable hotspot, turn off auto-update on the other devices. Otherwise they'll go "Hey, I'm on wifi, let's update all my apps" and munch your data.
I've had some serious slowness issues on my Android phone and tablet. The App Cache Cleaner appears to have helped.
I've had some serious slowness issues on my Android phone and tablet. The App Cache Cleaner appears to have helped. http://blog.laptopmag.com/speed-up-android-phone
Ashburton Gorge Road and Lake Emma. I went up to look for Lake Clearwater, and thought I had found it when I made it to a beautiful, tree-rimmed lake in the midst of an otherwise barren valley. Turned out it was Lake Emma, Laker Clearwater was a little further along.
Ashburton Gorge Road and Lake Emma. I went up to look for Lake Clearwater, and thought I had found it when I made it to a beautiful, tree-rimmed lake in the midst of an otherwise barren valley. Turned out it was Lake Emma, Laker Clearwater was a little further along. Getting up early this morning, I hoped to make it further and maybe find the mount on which Edoras was located. However, the entire valley was deep in fog -- I fell victim to the famous long white cloud. The outskirts of the fog were interesting, though, as the sun broke through the jagged wisps of cloud.