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

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

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

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

Hot Creeks and Funny Video

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

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

First Road Trip in NZ

Posted on January 11, 2018February 1, 2018 by Tiffany Craze

We have worked our way down the north island the last few days. We started at the Bay of Islands, visited Auckland, and finally stopped for a few days in the greater Rotorua area. This area is often c... Read More