Stories and information pertaining to specific places in the world
The New Zealand Covid Lockdown of 2020 continues. While we are here, update on the recent history of Christchurch
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Since we decided to stay in New Zealand to wait out this virus a lot has happened here, as it has everywhere. We had 48 hours to get squared away before lockdown. Today was day 1. We watched the weather over the water: first a sunrise, then windy, a little rain, rainbow, sun and then sunset. And we read books. We are settling into our exile in New Zealand
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New Zealand is, first, beautiful, and second, the adrenaline capital of the world. There was hang gliding, sky diving, swimming with dolphins, heli hiking a glacier, ice climbing; and run-of-the-mill activities like mountain bike parks or kayaking or just hiking through beautiful scenery including volcanoes, glaciers, and rain forests (sometimes all on the same day) and lots and lots of bungee jumping.
New Zealand Adventure Tour Read More »
We are in our last few days in Australia and I thought it time I provided my key to speaking Australian – it’s a whole different language.
Last G’Day from Down Under Read More »
Our Australian outback camping adventure. Glad we did it, but glad we had a guide. It is rugged country which could be dangerous if you do not plan petrol stops (when the petrol stations are open) and know where to get water.
Out of the Outback Read More »
Touring Tasmania with a travel company: hostels, backpackers and hiking. Tasmania is rural even in Australian standards. But beautiful.
Letter home from Australia. Tourists and House sitters. We are in for a whole lot of new experiences down under
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Celebrating Christmas in different countries is fun and interesting. Here in the Southern Hemisphere Christmas comes in the middle of Summer so we did not know what to expect. It is different, while Aussies still celebrate a lot like the North.
Merry Christmas from Down Under Read More »
Traveling from the Northern Hemisphere in Winter and landing in Australia, in Summer, tomorrow. Literally. It was 2 days hence, but only 23 hours of flying. It is officially Summer here and people are are celebrating Christmas as Australians do – a Summer vacay.
Arrived in Australia…Tomorrow! Read More »
Morocco takes edginess up a notch. I was very ambivalent about going to Morocco. Some people love it and return often. Others did not like the vibe, people, or filth.
Morocco for Beginners Read More »
