Wallowing in Heroism
It's our final day at sea. And I'm grateful for it. The sky is still relatively clear but the open ocean foretells a squall about to make windfall.
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Not Quite Parrots, a Hike, and a Sunset
How can this be? A massive storm is supposed to roll in tomorrow but today is the clearest, sunniest day yet! We wake up to our own, secluded bay. I make breakfast and we are out to sea, around “The Hole In The Rock” and headed to Army Bay. Kim, our host, has explained that the best muscling is a short dingy's ride from the bay and a well established hiking path takes us across the island.
Sailing To “The Hole In The Rock” and A Secluded Anchorage
Sailing to Whangamumu Harbour from Motuarohia Island via "The Hole In The Rock” on Motu Kōkako (aka Piercy Island), New Zealand.
Parrots, Motuarohia Island Vistas, And Provisioning For The Bay of Islands
We wake up anchored off of Motuarohia Island (aka Robertson Island). It is the first natural stop along the Bay of Islands with picturesque views and a short track (trail) to a vista point. It is time to explore.
On To The Bay Of Islands, New Zealand
It is the end of our group travels. Half the team takes off for the States today. Cowboy and I remain for only last week. This time, we hop on a plane back to the North Island, to Karekare and…
Wandering along the Peninsula: Twizel to Christchurch, New Zealand
We only spent one night in Twizel and launched back on the road for one last bid for a rain free hike. This time we aim for Christchurch and its scenic peninsula.
Glaciers And Gails on Mount Cook, New Zealand
Contending against gale-force winds to see a glacier on the Hooker's Valley Track along the Southern Alps in Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park.
Death Defying Drops in Skipper’s Canyon, Ducks, Docks, and Wine Tasting in Queenstown, New Zealand
I have been fortunate in not requiring an alarm clock up until this point. The lingering effects of jet lag have us still waking up before the sun and, frankly, I'm happy to have the extra time to prepare to best take advantage of our limited sunlight. Today, however, we wake up early to be in place for an 8 AM pick up to travel down to Skippers Canyon
Vistas, Tourists, and the Kiwi Birdlife Park in Queenstown
Today, we are back on the road. From Te Anau, we launch on the 4-hour drive to Queenstown. It is hard to get there in a reasonable amount of time, however, because the brilliant vistas along the way have me…
Waterfalls, Fur Seals, Black Choral, and Parrots
Discovering disappearing waterfalls, fur seals, black choral, alpine parrots, and mirror lakes, while hiking Milford Sound, New Zealand