140 Days of Awe

Cycling Around Uluru

Posted on February 6, 2018February 13, 2018 by Craig

We were blessed with exceptionally good weather while in the Australian outback. On one of our days, we took the opportunity to rent bicycles and ride around Uluru (also known as Ayers Rock). Here are... Read More

Kia’Ora and Goodbye

Posted on February 2, 2018March 8, 2018 by Tiffany Craze

After an extended stay due to bad weather we finally had to say goodbye to New Zealand. We had a wonderful time and learned a few things along the way. Here are somethings we learned. (We may add as w... Read More

The Awe of Franz Josef Glacier

Posted on January 27, 2018January 29, 2018 by Craig

It would take a lot of writing (more than you probably want to read) to describe what we experienced during our hike on Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand. I’ve tried to capture a small part in ... Read More

Sand, Stars, and Seals

Posted on January 23, 2018January 29, 2018 by Tiffany Craze

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

Posted on January 16, 2018January 29, 2018 by Craig

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

Posted on January 14, 2018March 8, 2018 by Tiffany Craze

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

Posted on January 13, 2018January 29, 2018 by Tiffany Craze

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

Posted on January 12, 2018January 29, 2018 by Craig

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

Posted on January 12, 2018January 29, 2018 by Tiffany Craze

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

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