Favorite New Zealand Sunrises and Sunsets

Raglan Sunset

I previously shared my favorite sunrises and sunsets from Belize, and here are my favorites from New Zealand.  Technically, a couple of these are taken the opposite direction to capture the glow. Bay of Islands Sunset Paihai Sunrise Raglan Sunset Continue reading Favorite New Zealand Sunrises and Sunsets

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

Dolphin Encounter at Bay of Islands – Paihai, New Zealand

Dolphins

Today I participated in a dolphin encounter at Bay of Islands (Paihai, New Zealand).  The trip guaranteed sightings and the possibility to swim with the dolphins. There are two types of dolphins at Bay of Islands…Bottlenose and Common.  The Common Continue reading Dolphin Encounter at Bay of Islands – Paihai, New Zealand