April 19, 2024 Today I am off to explore a few towns outside of Edinburgh. The sun is shinning as I walk from old town to new town to catch my shuttle. I have walked the city much that I can almost navigate without GPS!!! Shortly after leaving the city we were in the rolling …
Edinburgh – Day 2
April 18, 2024 The day was brisk and cold so I bundled up in 4 layers plus gloves and hat but it was not even close enough to keep me warm but the walk with a local was so worth it!!! 6 hours with Tyra a former University English professor was insightful about the history …
Scotland – Edinburgh Day 1
April 17, 2024 After a long day of travel I arrived in Edinburgh to begin my adventure! Over the next 20 days I will be traveling in Scotland and Ireland by train. I have so many fun activities planned!!! The sun was shining brightly as I began walking about. There is a beautiful walkway and …
New Zealand – Tranzalpine Train
January 16, 2024 My morning started with a walkabout in the small town of Franz Jospf . The town consist of one main street filled with lodging and restaurants so not much to see but then you look up and see the sun shinning on the mountains as the glacier and it’s spectacular. Back on …
New Zealand – Franz Josef Glacier
January 15, 2024 Today I am leaving Queenstown to head to Franz Josef to hike to the glacier. I started the day with a sunrise walkabout in Queenstown to enjoy the quaint town. Today’s trip takes me through Mount Aspiring National Park and then the western coastline Going to be another long day of twisting …
New Zealand – Milford Sound
January 14, 2024 Another early morning pickup and I am headed to the Fiordland National park for a cruise on the Milford Sound. It is going to be a challenging day because it is pouring rain but I am geared up with waterproof shoes, rain jacket and quick dry pants so I am ready for …
New Zealand – Mt. Cook Mackenzie
January 13, 2024 For the next four days I will be traveling the South Island of New Zealand by bus through the back roads and small towns. This adventurer will push the boundaries of this introvert but I hope to see lots of interesting landscape and interact with local people. The day started early with …
New Zealand – Christchurch
January 12, 2024 As we docked in Christchurch it was time to say goodby to the friends I made on ship and begin the adventures I had planned in south New Zealand. Time to explore Christchurch!! Christchurch, known for its English heritage, is located on the east coast of New Zealand’s South Island. Flat-bottomed punts …
New Zealand – Kailkoura
January 11, 2024 Today we are anchored in the bay near the small town of Kaikoura. Kaikoura is a coastal town on the South Island of New Zealand. It’s known for its abundant wildlife and its sperm whale population. The Kaikoura Peninsula Walkway winds from the town centre to lookout points at Point Kean. Close …
New Zealand – Picton
January 10, 2024 Today we are in Picton. Picton is a town in the Marlborough of New Zealand’s South Island The town is located near the head of the, Queen Charlotte Sound. As I went out on deck to watch the sunrise I was disappointed that the thick cloud cover prevented me from viewing it. …