Impressions of Andrei Kotov, deputy director of Computer Business Systems (CBS), winner in the stock Allied Telesis trip to New Zealand.
I had an order for SBx908 of my clientele – the provider network, and it is very needed to be installed in the kernel of the network. After this, I received a dispatch from Allied Telesis to hold shares. I registered in the «just in case», because has not yet won in such actions and do not believe that this time things will turn out. Even forgetting about it, a few months later I suddenly received a letter from England from Richard Rardnera, Marketing Manager for Allied Telesis in Europe, where he said that I was a winner. But even then I still did not believe it. And only when the Moscow representative of the Allied Telesis to me asked for permission to publish a press release about the winner, I believe that this is not a bug and not a joke.
Under the terms of the program was to bring someone from the family (up to 5 people) – we decided to go with my wife together.
New Zealand
We are very experienced in the intersection of the New Zealand border over the filling of a declaration of bio-control, because incorrect declaration is punishable up to the criminal! Regulation of import into the territory of NZ bioproducts are very strict – there are lots of restrictions. For example, you can not import ready-made food, honey, etc. And we have carried with them as a gift for the staff of the New Zealand Branch of Allied Telesis kvass to the banks. However, our fears were in vain – the bio-control staff have been very lovely, friendly people. They provided a full translation of the declaration on the Russian and helped her fill – that is, filled themselves (!). So no problems crossing the border is not triggered and took a few minutes.
Christchurch
Christchurch – the biggest city in South Island, population about 300 thousand inhabitants. It is considered a conservative city where many buildings survived the colonial era. There is also a center of development of Allied Telesis. Our hotel was a two old buildings in the English style, very cozy and nice. The special atmosphere of home: bathrobes, slippers, umbrellas at the door, carpets everywhere.
Under the terms of the action you want to visit Allied Telesis Development Center in Christchurch, that we’ll be happy and done. From the hotel we took Mark (Mark Kellaway, Product Manager of Allied Telesis) and took to the center of development. Meeting with AT has been held in a warm friendly atmosphere, colleagues have demonstrated a remarkable office, where there is everything necessary for work and rest (even a swimming pool and gym!). Showed a test lab and production, new models of devices, a small museum. Meets in a cafe at one of the hills, where a wonderful view over the city. Incidentally, Mark just 4 years ago, moved from England to NZ and very satisfied – the quality of life in NZ above. My wife and I still think: «And we do not move …».
Queenstown
From Christchurch local airlines fly to Queenstown. This city is the center of adventure recreation and youth tourism – «adventure capital». Queenstown is located in a picturesque location on the shores of Lake Uakatipu surrounded by high hills. At the top of one (Bobz peak) of them is a ski lift – Skyline. And his foot park is located and the kiwi bird.
Immediately upon arrival in Queenstown, we flew on a small private plane company in air-cruise, which included flights there and back to the fjords Milford Sound and water tour of the fjords.
When you board the plane wearing a parachute and headphones. Pilot performs the role of guide and commenting on the types and attractions that flies. The aircraft is designed for 8 passengers, but we were 6. We thought that we would rock in a small plane, but the pilot is to be carried out all the maneuvers that did not raise any inconvenience. The view from the cockpit open, such that is breathtaking, said it is impossible to describe. The route led over the snow-covered peaks of the Southern Alps, and we flew over glaciers, mountain lakes, rivers, etc.
Landing at Milford Sound, we drove to the pier of cruise boats, where we waited for our boat. This cruise we are also very pleased – fiord is very picturesque, there are several waterfalls in one boat podplyl up and people on the open decks OKATO water. We podplyvali to the rock on which the sun warming up on a pair of fur seals. The program also included a water excursion visiting the underwater observatory, where we saw underwater inhabitants fjords.
Back we flew on the same plane, but the route has been slightly different. Representatives of the airline – the organizer of the excursion, we took her to the end of our hotel. From there we went to see the city and see kiwi birds in the park. But there we have not had time, but at Bobz climbed the peak, then opens an excellent view of the lake and city. It also could jump down on bungee Jangi (gum to jump upside down), but we decided not to.
The next morning, we have recovered back to Christchurch on the Excursion coach Great Sights. The road quite a long and beautiful. We are passing massive mountain valleys, where паслись famous relatives in NZ lamb Shona, large vineyards hidden special grid (as they do?). On the way back we stopped at various scenic and interesting places. One of such places – in the shop «fruktovodcheskom» agriculture. This store was a lot of different fruits in all species. NZ exports fruits to Japan and other countries.
The program bus tour includes a visit to the village of Mount Cook, where the center of Sir Edmund Hillary (New Zealand mountaineer and explorer, the first conqueror of Everest). Those who wish also to make a helicopter tour with landing on the glacier, what did not fail to take advantage.
Never before that we do not have to fly a helicopter. Exciting experiences were provided! Excellent views of the mountains and valleys, glaciers, and all with a bird’s eye view. Headphones are also issued as noise in the cabin is very strong, as well as to listen to the commentary pilot. But the parachute failed. Landing on the glacier was impressive. Sun грело decently, snow underfoot, around the beautiful mountains … join us in the helicopter was a couple from Japan.
Further, our routes run from Christchurch to train Greymut. Train TranzAlpine dovaolno so comfortable, with large windows review. The route passes through scenic terrain, crossing the South Island and passes through a mountain pass. There are many bridges and tunnels, as goes through the mountains. Single road, not electrified. In the train there are a couple of special open areas, where you can swim to photograph passing around. The impression – not bad, but we have already seen. Stops short, and they are short. Most stop at Arthur’s Pass. From there you can also go on an excursion boat, jeep, descend the mountain stream, the destination Christchurch. Perevalov Southern Alps, we got world of tropical vegetation with palms and ferns vysochennymi.
From Greymuta already scheduled intercity bus, we went to Westport. Drivers of such vehicles – older bodrenkie dyadechki. During the trip they were told about the surrounding areas, campuses, etc. Ie This is like an excursion. When we said in Allied Telesis Labs, which will go on the bus to Westport, then colleagues upset, saying that we do not see a remarkable place called Pancake Rocks in Punakaiki. What did surprise us when the bus made it the longest stop on the route – about an hour and we were able to see this wonderful place. The rocks are actually clasped of level. The path leading to it passes through the picturesque tropical bush. I do not understand how much we have had time to visit this park, and hard to adjust his wife and the other hit by a hand (or foot) of tourists.
Arriving Westport, a small aeroportika, where the air terminal (one small zdanitse the size of a large cottage) was opened for only an hour before departure, on a small (22 passzhira) New Zealand Airlines plane scheduled, we went to the North Island in g.Taupo.
Taupo
It is a small town, situated on the bank of the same lake. This is the largest lake in NZ. Some cities are located Hook Falls waterfall on the largest river in NZ Waikato Valley and geothermal activity – lunar crater.
From local iSite we went to the crater of the Moon. The crater looks like a lot of failures in the land where валит pairs. The wooden track, which you can not go, form a route overview. Everywhere hang alerts. By the way, in front of the crater is hanging a warning sign that you are here at your own risk. At the exit wanted to buy something warming, but the ticket office, and plays the role of souvenir shops there is no full power, all zapitano generator. Therefore, we could only get a hot coffee in tin cans with a characteristic taste of metal. At the same time raised the hemoglobin. From the crater of the Moon went on foot to the waterfall Hook Falls. On the way managed to capture the missing late for someone cruel wheels rabbit, live horses, and quite familiar to our sight fly agaric. A waterfall is not high, but very beautiful, tempestuous. Water off a bright blue color.
Auckland
Auckland compared with other cities of NZ – a large and lively. This is the biggest honor in NZ – about 1,3 million inhabitants, with a total population of NZ 4 million. Girls in short yubkah, homeless litter – all as expected. Japanese shops with souvenirs on Queen Street. Walks free bus to the center. The main attraction of TV (SkyTower), which shows in our TV when the reports are on the New Year in different parts of the world. It can climb to see the city from a height, which we did. Also, there can be spygnut cord – something like bungee Jangi, only safer.
A trip to NZ, we succeeded, and brought a huge mass of new impressions and experiences. We were very pleased with the country, and if suddenly an opportunity to come here again, we will certainly use it.
Reference
Allied Telesis Company with 1 Dec, 2008 to May 31, 2009 carried out an action «A trip dream» reseller. Anyone wishing to become a party to the action required to obtain a modular switch Level 3 SwitchBlade ® x908 and register your purchase on the site. Six participants had expected the grand prize – «Dream Trip» New Zealand, home switches SwitchBlade ™ x908. The drawing was held monthly. In addition to travel business class, the winner received $ 4000 (U.S. dollars) in pocket money.
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Jun 11 2009