Three Creeks Goldmine

Me Gold Panning

One of the adventures included in my trip to Australia was crystal hunting and gold panning at Three Creeks Goldmine.  This goldmine was run my a retired couple, Paul and Joy, and their granddaughter, Taylor, was also there for the Continue reading Three Creeks Goldmine

Something New: Building a Wall

Disclaimer:  This post has nothing to do with Travel or Photography, but it has everything to do with ADVENTURE.  To me “adventure” is a very personal description.  Anything that challenges is an adventure.  I often find adventure in every day Continue reading Something New: Building a Wall

Something New: Acrylic Painting

Finished Product

I’m not a painter.  I think I’ve proved that a couple times, first when I tried encaustic painting and then when I tried aboriginal painting.  But, I’m not giving up.  I’ve seen plenty of Groupons and Living Social deals for Continue reading Something New: Acrylic Painting

Something New: Snowshoeing

Snowshoe Selfie

I’m extremely focused on trying new things this year, so I think it’s about time I start sharing some of the things I’ve already tried.  None of the “new adventures” are likely to top Skydiving in January, but they are Continue reading Something New: Snowshoeing

Fishing with Jerry in New Zealand

Albatross

After ringing in 2014 in Christchurch and a few hours of sleep, our tour headed north up the eastern coast of the south island to Kaikoura.  Myself and four other travel mates opted to go “fishing with Jerry”.  We were Continue reading Fishing with Jerry in New Zealand

Creating My Own Aboriginal Art

My Aboriginal Art

As we headed north of Cairns, Australia towards Mossman Gorge we stopped at Janbal Gallery.  The gallery’s resident artist is Binna, who took time to explain his heritage, share his art, and then help us produce a piece of our Continue reading Creating My Own Aboriginal Art

The Best Parts of My Trip

Kayaking Byron Bay

I shared the worse parts in an earlier post.  Without doubt the best parts greatly outweighed the worse parts.  I had an absolutely amazing time.  So much so that when people say “that must have been a trip of a Continue reading The Best Parts of My Trip

The Worse Parts of My Trip

Stormy Morning

Everyone keeps asking me what the best part of my trip was, but I thought I’d share my worse parts first.  Then there is something to look forward to…the best parts.  🙂 Belize It kills me to say anything negative Continue reading The Worse Parts of My Trip

Christchurch Still Recovering

The Cathedral

Christchurch first shook September 4, 2010 with a 7.1 magnitude earthquake and was followed with a 6.3 magnitude earthquake on February 22, 2011.  While the second earthquake was smaller; the damage was larger.  It didn’t stop there…smaller aftershocks were felt Continue reading Christchurch Still Recovering