Glenbrook Vintage Railway
February 28, 2015 by admin
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The early morning sun is shining on the vintage train station in Glenbrook, New Zealand. A perfect omen for today’s special journey. Yes, we are about to take a ride on the Glenbrook Vintage Railway. Hint: Click on any photo to enlarge it. Our steam engine today is a “reliable and capable machine”…Ja 1250 named Diana. […]
Milford Sound, New Zealand part 2
February 26, 2015 by admin
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Well, we made it through the narrow, dramatic fjord to open water (click here if you missed part one) and now we get to see everything from a different perspective as we take the return trip through the fjord. Oh, by the way…I found out the name of the open water. Tasman Sea […]
Sailing on Milford Sound, New Zealand
February 26, 2015 by admin
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It is a bright, crisp, sunny morning on the southern tip of the South Island of New Zealand. We are about to sail on the Milford Sound. It is one of the world’s prettiest fjords…but why tell you about it when we can show you! There is our ship. (click on photo to enlarge it.) Let’s […]
Agrodome sheep show, New Zealand
February 24, 2015 by admin
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Is everything ready for the show? Let’s take a peak. Well, most people are in their seats…a few are still exploring the museum at the back but they will be seated as soon as they realize the show is about to start. Is the stage ready? Let’s have a look. Yes, the stage is ready… […]
Rotorua’s Gondola and Luge ride
February 23, 2015 by admin
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Wake up sleepy head. Time to leave our comfy bed at New Zealand boutique hotel (Regent Rotorua) and head up the side of the volcano. Volcano!! I thought that might get your attention! You heard right. Today we are heading up the side of Mount Ngongotaha, a […]
Travels in New Zealand
February 23, 2015 by admin
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Thinking of visiting New Zealand? Do you know where in New Zealand you would like to go? We have toured the country and loved it. Check out these websites featuring photos we took along the way. They may help you decide what you would like to […]
Rotorua, NZ Rainbow Springs
February 23, 2015 by admin
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Rainbow Springs is Rotorua, New Zealand‘s 22 acre nature park. Come…visit with us. Hint: Click on any photo to enlarge it. Guides met our tour group with a Maori greeting. The fellow in front later remarked it takes four minutes in the Maori language to say what takes ten seconds in English. So…welcome to Rainbow […]
The Canals of Paris
February 21, 2015 by admin
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Walking along this wide park-like boulevard near La Bastille, one is unaware of the secret that lies below. Look carefully at this photo. (Hint: Enlarge the photo by clicking on it.) Carefully look at the green plants in the foreground. Notice the metal grates…pyramid style? Now look at this photo. […]
Visit to Rodin Museum, Paris
February 17, 2015 by admin
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If I won the lottery, I would fly to Paris…specifically to see the Rodin Museum (Musee Rodin) at 79 Rue de Varenne. You thought I was going to say the Eiffel Tower, didn’t you. I am serious…for me, Musee Rodin is at the top of the list of things to see in Paris, France. So, […]
Paris…Orient Express exposition
February 16, 2015 by admin
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It was the unexpected sight of a beautiful old train engine sitting at the edge of a large courtyard in Paris that first caught our attention. So naturally we walked over to investigate. And realized it was part of an exposition…about the Orient Express. Well, I knew (or thought […]
