We usually try to visit my husband’s family in New Zealand every other year. We were due to visit in 2020… when all travel plans got put on hold. So when the news broke lastContinue reading
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Something Splendid: A Very Kiwi Scene
I had this photo in a folder of potential “Where in the World” photos but looking at it today, I realized it can’t be a Where in the World quiz. It is too quintessentially NewContinue reading
Something Splendid: Aotea
This is Aotea (long white cloud), a sculpture by Sopolemalama Filipe Tohi. We saw it towards the end of its display at the Auckland Art Gallery, in July 2013. Where: Auckland, New ZealandWhen: July, 2013
New Zealand Summer Holiday: Waihi to Auckland
I wrote about the first part of our recent vacation in New Zealand earlier, covering our time in Wellington, Rotorua, and Waihi Beach. In some ways, leaving Waihi Beach after nine incredibly relaxing days feltContinue reading
New Zealand Summer Holiday – Wellington to Waihi
My husband is from New Zealand, so I’ve had many New Zealand vacations. This was the first one that was both with our kids and in the New Zealand summer. We had some specific goals,Continue reading
New Zealand Summer Vacation: Award Show Version
I can’t remember what made me start writing an “awards show” list about each family vacation we take, but it is one of my favorite traditions now. Not only is it a handy way toContinue reading