Month: January 2018
Sand, Stars, and Seals
It has been a while since we have made any posts. We spent a few days off the grid glamping (tents set up with beds and a shower). It was nice. The kids played games and we enjoyed being together with... Read More
For Lovers of Birds and Science
Note: These birds are fast. We had to film in slow motion so you can see them taking the food from our hands. If you love birds or are interested in the impact of non-native animals on an ecosyste... Read More
The Unexpected
The last few days have reminded me to find the awe in the unexpected. One day we were headed to take a little walk/hike only to find out that we could not enter in flip flops. On the way back out we s... Read More
Kiwi Birds and Geysers
Today took us in search of Kiwi birds and more geothermal wonders in New Zealand. While we didn’t see any kiwi birds, we did see some serious geothermal action at Te Puia in Rotorua, New Zealand... Read More
The Yellowstone of New Zealand
After visiting the Shire, we headed over to Waiotapu, which is sometimes described as the Yellowstone of New Zealand. Here are a few snapshots from our visit.... Read More
Our Day in the Shire
On Thursday, we visited the movie set where parts of The Lord of the Rings Trilogy and The Hobbit Trilogy were filmed. A few interesting facts we learned: The original set built for The Lord of the Ri... Read More
Hot Creeks and Funny Video
One of the neat things about the creeks and rivers around Rotorua is many are fed by boiling springs. The Waikate Thermal Hot Springs near our house is home to the highest volume geothermal spring in... Read More
Laundry Day
For logistical reasons we needed to travel light. This means we only have enough clothes for about a week before we need to do laundry. We are now at a house were we have time do laundry. The catch is... Read More