Bob and I have seen Green Herons on many occasions, but the opportunity to observe one actively catching prey and going through prolonged efforts to make that prey suitable for swallowing was something new and fascinating. Read more
Category: National Parks
Photography from National Parks we have travel to around the world.
The Scenic Abel Tasman Coast Track, New Zealand
Bob and I had an early morning start on our first full day on the South Island of New Zealand. We were headed to Tonga Quarry for a hike on the scenic Abel Tasman Coast Track. Read more
Heat Stroke at Augrabies Falls National Park
When Bob and I set off from Springbok, South Africa, I never expected to succumb to heat stroke at Augrabies Falls National Park. The temperature soared from 28° Celsius at 8:30 a.m. to 42° Celsius by the time we did our walkabout. Read more
Our Self-guided Tour of Hanging Heart Lakes, Saskatchewan
From our accommodation at Baker’s Bungalows in Waskesiu, Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, Canada, Bob and I set off early one morning to arrange a rental boat. We wanted to do a self-guided tour of Hanging Heart Lakes. Read more
Silver Fox And Timber Wolf Made Our Day
On only our second full day in Prince Albert National Park, Saskatchewan, seeing a Silver Fox and Timber Wolf made for a banner day. It was after an afternoon hike on the Valleyview Trails in search of Bison that a rarely seen Silver Fox crossed our paths. Read more
Rich Nautical Nostalgia in Bowness-on-Windermere, England
Moving further into England’s Lake District after hiking up Wansfell Pike put Bob and me at the heart of Lake District National Park. Our family savoured a delightful lunch on the patio of our next lodgings with gourmet terrines, fruit, cheese and pastries that we bought from a deli shop in Ambleside. Duly nourished, we walked down to the harbour-side pavilions at Bowness Pier, and what a sight that was to behold. The rich nautical nostalgia in Bowness-on-Windermere really struck a chord with Bob and me. Read more
Wonderful Views In The Lake District of England
Our stay at Langley Castle was only for one night and then Bob and I were off to discover the Lake District of England. We had a pleasant drive through Cumbria enjoying sweeping views of the North Pennines. The area has been designated a national landscape worthy of protection because of its natural beauty. Read more
One Last Spin Up To Signal Hill, Newfoundland
Our last morning in Newfoundland started out sunny with scattered clouds. After packing up our belongings and having breakfast, Bob and I took one last spin up to Signal Hill. It seemed fitting that we should end our journey where we began, and given its historical significance, Signal Hill deserved another visit. Read more
American White Pelicans in Prince Albert National Park
American White Pelican in flight above Prince Albert National Park, in the province of Saskatchewan, Canada.
Together with Bonteboks at Platboom Beach, South Africa
When Bob and I set off from Cape Point at the Cape of Good Hope in South Africa in search of the distant stretch of glistening white sand seen from the lookout, we were in for a big surprise and a treat when we spotted a small herd of bonteboks. Read more