Torrents of Water at Huka Falls in New Zealand

image of huka falls, new zealand

With winds predicted between 85-95 kilometres/hour on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing in New Zealand, our plans for the day were dashed.  The pass was deemed too dangerous to allow access to hikers, so Bob and I resorted to our alternate plan.  We drove back to Huka Falls in Wairakei Park. Read more

The Legendary Cape of Good Hope, South Africa

image of entrance gate to Table Mountain National Park, Cape of Good Hope, South Africa

After visiting Boulder Beach on our day’s excursion from Cape Town, South Africa, it was decided to push on to the legendary Cape of Good Hope.  Only known to me through history lessons in grade school, the Cape of Good Hope instilled a sense of wonder in me.  I could hardly wait to see it! 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

Cycling and Birding the Millennium Trail, Prince Edward County

image of bob and jean in hillier, millennium trail, prince edward county, ontario

After extensive hiking through the Dunes at Sandbanks Provincial Park a day earlier, Bob and I chose to give our feet a rest and go cycling.  A planned excursion on the Millennium Trail got off to a slow start because we had difficulty locating our preferred trailhead. Read more

The Secrets Behind The Venetian Mask In Venice

image of Santa Maria della Salute, venice, italy

After completing our tour of a Murano glass factory in Venice, Bob and I were anxious to get back to the Grand Canal.  In no time, a water taxi whisked us across the water.  Santa Maria della Salute rose high on the horizon where it stands at the junction of the Grand and Giudecca Canals. Read more

Hordes of Ostriches On The Way To Cape Town

image of orange sunrise, mossel bay, south africa

Sunrise must have been a little before 5:30 a.m. because that is when I woke up to a bright sunbeam that found a chink in the room-darkening drapes.  I jumped out of bed and snapped a photo but already the brilliant orb was a short distance above the horizon. Read more

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