The Rock in Bay of Islands

The Rock

One of the most unique places I stayed while in New Zealand was The Rock.  It is car ferry that has been converted into a floating hostel.  The best part of the trip was the crew, especially Captain Rowan. The Continue reading The Rock in Bay of Islands

OMG I Ate Kina

Inside a Kina

For my friends at home…kina is sea urchin. Part of our group went snorkeling and kina harvesting.  I had already snorkeled in Belize and will be snorkeling in Australia, so the very cold waters did not entice me.  Luckily my Continue reading OMG I Ate Kina