Drive on the Left in New Zealand

Many travellers will agree, the best way to get to know a country is to hire a car and drive through it independently. Some places are easier to drive in than others. New Zealand has had a high road death toll recently, most accidents being caused by international visitors who are unfamiliar with our road rules and the roads here in New Zealand.

The most important thing to know is that we drive on the left of the road here. This may take a bit of getting used to, but most visitors handle this okay. I've never tried driving in another country, but know most people say the transition is something one gets used to. Some car rental places even give a sign to be out on the dashboard that says Keep Left, as a constant reminder.

We love tourists in New Zealand, but we don't like having our local families killed on the open road because someone from another country forgets this road rule and crosses the centre line, into oncoming traffic.

So, if you're choosing to drive through our wonderful country, please make sure you're aware of our road rules first. Drive safely and you'll be welcomed wherever you go.
 

Time for a Fresh Start

Sometimes you start projects with the best intentions, then other things get in the way. This blog really has been victim of such change in direction. It has lain totally forgotten for a long time, but now it's time to revive it.
This is not my number one blog, that is now located at Down at the Baths but now the enthusiasm for blogging has returned I've decided to see what I can do about resurrecting this one.
New Zealand is a long way from most places and in my online writing adventures I've discovered people have a curiosity about this country in which I live.
So no it's time to gather my thoughts about where I live and start sharing them with the world.