by Jan Plexico | Jan 22, 2012 | AU-NZ 2012
We logged another “ooh, ahh” moment at Huka Falls. We took a boat cruise to the falls. The lake beyond the falls was full of New Zealand water fowl. Our favorites had to be the black swans. The guide told us they were not native and even considered...
by Jim and Gisela Spires | Jan 21, 2012 | AU-NZ 2012
Today we arrive in Rotorua in the heart of the thermal and volcanic area of New Zealand. A beautiful clock tower dominates the town and is the symbol of Rotorua. Everywhere I smell a sulphur odor. It is a constant reminder of the bubbling and escaping steam that I...
by Jim and Gisela Spires | Jan 20, 2012 | AU-NZ 2012
I don’t believe I have seen sheep in so many sizes. Can you believe New Zealanders keep at least 19 breeds of sheep? Yes, we saw 19 different breeds at the Agrodome here in Rotorua on our second day. They even gave us a sheep shearing demonstration. Wow, can they...
by Jim and Gisela Spires | Jan 19, 2012 | AU-NZ 2012
I waited a lifetime for the experience of being in a Maori village. There is always a segment on the Maori culture when I watch the Travel Channel back home when they do a program on New Zealand. I have watch the Maori warriors stick out their tongues so many...
by Jim and Gisela Spires | Jan 18, 2012 | AU-NZ 2012
Today is a short, but beautiful drive to Waitomo. I am so looked forward to seeing the glow worm caves. I also see this area on the Travel channel. I think nature here in New Zealand to be interesting and so different from the USA. This experience does not...
by Jim and Gisela Spires | Jan 17, 2012 | AU-NZ 2012
We leave Waitomo on a bright and sunny morning. Our journey takes us through the busy city of Auckland to Orewa. We spy our friends Carrie and Roger taking a morning break beside the river. They sure do know how to smell the roses. M-m-m- m, I could get use to...
