Hiking The Signal Hill Trails In Newfoundland

image of st. john's harbour, signal hill, the narrows, st. john's, newfoundland and labrador

On our first morning in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Bob and I woke to find brighter skies than the previous afternoon and we decided to take a hike to Signal Hill.  Numerous colourful ships had arrived in the harbour during the night including freighters, coast guard and trawlers. Read more

Our Hike To Taranaki Falls In Mt. Tongariro National Park

image of highway and mountains, Mt. Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

Receiving word that access to the Tongariro Alpine Crossing was once again forbidden owing to risky conditions, Bob and I had our last day in Mt. Tongariro National Park, New Zealand, wide open.  The morning looked promising with sun shining brightly when we awoke at our lodgings, at Creel Lodge. Read more

Ocean Views from Camel’s Back Trail in Newfoundland

image of jean on the camel's back trail, newfoundland

L’Anse aux Meadows had immersed us in the Viking history of Newfoundland a day earlier, and now, it would be time to travel to our next destination.  First, however, a hike was in order to further appreciate the landscape and ocean views along the Camel’s Back Trail near the Town of Saint Lunaire-Griquet. Read more

Our cold, wet hike to Fox Glacier in New Zealand

jean at fox glacier, south island, new zealand

When Bob and I stayed in the community of Fox Glacier on New Zealand’s South Island, it made perfect sense to hike into the actual glacier for a look.  On the appointed day, a slight break in the rain encouraged us to set off, but we ended up hiking in cold, wet weather for a view of the ancient blue ice. Read more

Driving The Ecotour Road In Grasslands National Park

Image of jean sitting at the borderlands lookout, grasslands national park, saskatchewan

On our first full day at Grasslands National Park, after waking up very early and having a hearty breakfast, we took the advice of our hostess and set out to drive the Ecotour Road to the Borderlands Lookout.  It was a relaxing way to start our explorations on the heels of a very long travel day. Read more

The Astounding Beauty of Glenariff Forest Park in Northern Ireland

causeway coastal route, county antrim, northern ireland

As Bob and I made our way towards Glenariff Forest Park in Northern Ireland, the previous day’s damp weather persisted with dark clouds shrouding the rugged cliffs along the Causeway Coastal Route.  We were off to see Glenariff, the Queen of the Glens. Read more

New Zealand Bellbird Enjoys the Nectar

a new zealand bellbird, lake matheson, south island, new zealand

It was a rainy afternoon when Bob and I finally made it to Lake Matheson to explore the walking tracks there.  The famous reflection of Mount Cook and Mount Tasman did not materialize on the lake’s surface, but we sure had dandy views of a New Zealand Bellbird alongside the trail. Read more

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