Travel Playlist

I started a new tradition on this trip that I wanted to share.  I’m not a huge music buff.  In fact, I listen to the same radio station all the time and they mostly play the same music over and Continue reading Travel Playlist

Cook Strait Ferry

Wellington

As we crossed the Cook Strait from Wellington to Picton, I was reminded of Alaska.  Specifically, I was reminded of the Alaska Marine Highway as it winds through Southeast Alaska.  We were blessed with bright blue skies and just a Continue reading Cook Strait Ferry

Shearing a Sheep and Bottle Feeding a Wallaby

Wallaby

Yep…I did both. While visiting Dag Sheep Station, a local shearer taught us the basics of shearing sheep.  A select few of us actually got to attempt it ourselves.  It’s an understatement to say that shearing sheep is a tough Continue reading Shearing a Sheep and Bottle Feeding a Wallaby

Snorkeling Hastings Reef (a section of the Great Barrier Reef)

Today I snorkeled two locations on Hastings Reef, the Fishbowl and another location near by.  Hastings Reef is just one section of the Great Barrier Reef along Australia’s east coast. It took about 1 1/2 hours to reach the reef, Continue reading Snorkeling Hastings Reef (a section of the Great Barrier Reef)

Exxopolis

Exxopolis Interior

Exxopolis was a display created by Architects of Air in Nottingham.  My friend and I happened across it while walking around Sydney Harbour.  I couldn’t help wanting to go into something that looked like an adult bouncy house.  There was Continue reading Exxopolis

Skydiving in Cairns

Parachute Open

I did it…I conquered one of my biggest fears.  The fear of skydiving seemed insurmountable.  After trying to talk myself into it about three times in New Zealand and failing each time, I finally committed in Cairns, Queensland, Australia. I’m Continue reading Skydiving in Cairns

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