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Capturing New Zealand: Beyond The Map Sign

Sunset at Cape Farewell and Wharariki Beach

The road I’m on is steep with many curves. Many hairpin turns appear to contradict engineering logic. Fortunately, the roadbed is well-built and allows unobstructed views of the deep blue Tasman Sea and the vibrant green and gold colors of Golden Valley. For lovers of […]

Circumnavigating The South Island of New Zealand – Hokitika

Hokitika New Zealand at Sunset

I have recently travelled again to the country of New Zealand. This time for an extended period on the South Island.

I circumnavigated the Island, with my wife of 44 years, Linda, by vehicle. The country remains, in my eyes, a place with welcoming people and […]

Take A Moment to Look Around

By taking a moment to look around and assess, you can shift from disappointment to enjoyment and then to satisfaction.

Such a moment occurred for me yesterday. My goal was to travel off-trail and reach the highest part of Waimea Canyon to get a shot of Waipo’o Falls in its full glory.

I […]