The World Through Our Lens
After the previous day’s long hike at Arenal Observatory, Bob and I decided to indulge in a leisurely drive and go a little further afield from La Fortuna to see the Miravalles Volcano in Costa Rica. Read more
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
Having read countless novels with stories set in medieval England, a visit to Warwick Castle in the county town of Warwickshire in England intrigued us. Owned by the Toussaud’s at the time, the Castle was populated with period actors, and demonstrations and re-enactments promised to keep us entertained. Read more
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
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
One cannot visit Bath, England without paying a visit to the Roman Baths that once were one of the main religious spas in the ancient world. Read more
After our energetic bike ride the day before, Bob and I looked for a place to launch our canoe the following morning. When driving through the community of Black River, glimpses of the wide, calm waterway captured our interest. Read more
After our peaceful and relaxing walkabout Hamurana Springs Reserve in Rotorua, Bob and I drove south to Wai-o-tapu Thermal Wonderland. It is New Zealand’s most colourful and diverse geothermal area. Read more
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