Punting is a popular tourist attraction in Christchurch. It happens on the Avon River and is as entertaining to passersby as it is to participants. Peaceful…Walking the tranquil path along the river toward the botanical garden was the helpful suggestion of a volunteer tourist assistant who we encountered after exiting the shuttle bus that transported …
Postcards from Fiordland National Park – second chances
When the Captain announced that we would be bypassing the New Zealand Fiordland National Park (a World Heritage Site) my heart sank. What was to be a highlight of the trip was reduced to another day at sea. Passage through the fiords is narrow, and can be challenging on a good day for large cruise …
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Postcards From Jurassic Park
Well, not really, but our day in the Waimangu Geothermal Valley felt like the best possible combination of Jurassic Park and Middle Earth. During our first stop in Tauranga (Celebrity Edge) we opted for a self-guided walking tour, which convinced me that if I could choose a place to live in New Zealand, this would …
Postcard From Waiheke
Arriving in Auckland a few days ahead of our cruise was a good idea that has rewarded us many times over. Six hours from Ft Lauderdale to San Francisco, followed by a thirteen hour flight from San Francisco to Auckland took a toll on my feet, despite wearing my favorite hot pink compression socks. Two …
February – Short & Sweet
Short and sweet pretty much describes February. Malcolm and I finally made the drive to Peebles, which was originally planned for January. That idea was postponed due to a major indulgence in chocolate cake on his actual birthday. I'm glad we finally made the 5-hour round-trip. It was the perfect Valentine's Day celebration and a …
Picture Retirement 