Patrick Lam

Thoughts and travels of Patrick Lam

Mount Hopeless attempt, August 25-27, 2023

We carried mountaineering gear 50km on a long weekend and had a nice walk in the fluffy snow, but no summit.

Posted by Patrick Lam on Thursday, October 12, 2023

Review: Flight of the Huia by Kerry-Jayne Wilson

A review of a 2004 book about NZ ecology, ecosystems, and species endemic to NZ.

Posted by Patrick Lam on Monday, September 4, 2023

Atene Skyline Track, June 17, 2023

Atene Skyline day hike in Whanganui National Park. A bit faster than predicted time. Well-formed if somewhat steep track. Excellent undercast views. Also, Bushy Park near Whanganui.

Posted by Patrick Lam on Wednesday, June 28, 2023

Leaving Early: The Last Day of our South Island December 2022 trip

A day in the life. Making and executing last-minute travel plans to get back to Wellington from the South Island.

Posted by Patrick Lam on Saturday, December 31, 2022

Trip Report: Judo Nationals in Christchurch, October 14-16 2022

Finally, I make it to NZ judo nationals, taking 3rd. Designer Cottage was a great place to stay. Plus, Christchurch Tram.

Posted by Patrick Lam on Monday, November 14, 2022

Trip Report: Queen Charlotte Track, October 22-27 2022

Post-punted-paper-deadline trip to Queen Charlotte, plus a stay in Anakiwa. Occasional good views, a bit on the long side.

Posted by Patrick Lam on Friday, November 11, 2022

Trip Report: Banks Peninsula Track, October 3-4 2022

Back at Akaroa for the Banks Peninsula Track with great views of the hilly coast.

Posted by Patrick Lam on Wednesday, November 2, 2022

New Zealand Restaurants

I looked up two years’ of dining history and collected all the New Zealand restaurants I thought were worth mentioning.

Posted by Patrick Lam on Monday, January 24, 2022

Urban living (3/3): Wellington

Part III: What about Wellington? An unexpected 2 years less a month in Wellington, NZ.

Posted by Patrick Lam on Tuesday, December 28, 2021

There are six eggs

Christmas Eve content you wanted: egg sizes in NZ, Canada and the US.

Posted by Patrick Lam on Friday, December 24, 2021

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Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Waterloo; patrick.lam@uwaterloo.ca

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