And that would be Wyoming, not Canada 😊. Although it’s a short 40-mile drive from here, we rarely visit our […]
Hiking the ‘Rocks’ of Fort Collins – Horsetooth and Arthur’s
If you live here, these are two must-do hikes. Every year. Some years more than once. Each trek leads uphill […]
Five Wide Open Spaces in Northern Colorado
People who live here love outdoor activities, and over the years, residents have approved local taxes dedicated to acquiring and […]
20 Weeks and 600 Miles: These Boots Are Made for Walkin’
It’s been a little more than five months since we landed back in Colorado after an unplanned early exit from […]
Sightseeing in Kaikoura: Giant Albatross and Tiny Dolphins
I regret not spending more time in Kaikoura. My new rule of thumb for planning future trips is to come […]
Getting High in New Zealand: No Mind-Altering Drugs Required
High in altitude and high on natural beauty! We love big mountains. After all, our home in Colorado is just […]
More Rocks, More Penguins, and . . . Steampunk?
Did you know that Oamaru, New Zealand (population 14,000) is the self-proclaimed ‘Steampunk Capital of the World?’ Do you even […]
Penguins, a Colorful Beach, and Glimpses of Dunedin
One can’t be angry when one looks at a penguin! (John Ruskin, English art critic, 1819-1900) The Otago Peninsula on […]
Our Amazing Day in the Catlins Was All About the Journey
Our New Zealand routine generally followed a pattern – after spending a few days exploring one terrific locale, we moved […]
Southland: Rare Birds and a Slice of Kiwiana
Birders love New Zealand, and Rakiura National Park/Ulva Island is a premier destination – teeming with endemic and native birds, […]
The Magical Sounds of Fiordland National Park
There are 14 sounds in southwest New Zealand, although technically they are fiords, since they were carved by glaciers. All […]
Grounded and Self-Quarantining . . .
. . . but healthy, as far as we know. Our 3-month trip to New Zealand ended prematurely and abruptly […]
