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. …
New Zealand – Wellington
January 9, 2024 A specular sunrise started the day as we cruised into port Wellington. Today we are in Wellington the capital of New Zealand, it sits near the North Island’s southernmost point on the Cook Strait. We are headed out on a private tour heading out the Cook Strait. Strong winds through the Cook Strait …
New Zealand – Napier
January 8, 2024 Today we are docked in Hawk’s Bay near the city of Napier, New Zealand. Hawk’s Bay is the leading wine producing region in New Zealand so of course I am going wine tasting . We drove along the coast on the way to our first winery. Surfing is really popular here along …