http://dwharlow.wordpress.com Life in Laos through the lens of a diplomatic wife raising twin toddlers. Sat, 18 May 2013 12:55:17 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ http://1.gravatar.com/blavatar/78e49bf7ff4ddfe59e55009c55f0d5c1?s=96&d=http%3A%2F%2Fs2.wp.com%2Fi%2Fbuttonw-com.png http://dwharlow.wordpress.com http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/campervan-tour-of-south-island-nz-day-6/ http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/campervan-tour-of-south-island-nz-day-6/#comments Sat, 18 May 2013 08:30:03 +0000 Wanderlustress http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/?p=2709 Continue reading →]]> http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/18/campervan-tour-of-south-island-nz-day-6/feed/ 1 DSC02431 dwharlow The only shot I have without other tourists in the way. We are in this together and we love it! IMG_6454 IMG_6460 Where oh where to camp? DSC02438 IMG_6491 DSC02417 IMG_6475 Playroom with a view. Breakfast with a view. Adding a few more rocks to the lake before leaving. We will definitely miss this spot. http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/campervan-trip-on-south-island-nz-day-5/ http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/campervan-trip-on-south-island-nz-day-5/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 13:44:01 +0000 Wanderlustress http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/?p=2690 Continue reading →]]> http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/campervan-trip-on-south-island-nz-day-5/feed/ 1 DSC02367 dwharlow The kids didn't need any more than a dog, a stick, and a lake. Campervan livin' Kawarau River 1...2...3...JUMP!!! "That person jumped off the bridge mommy!" LOL Blue skies in the distance. For reals? The sun is definitely OUT. Lake Pukaki and Mt. Cook, too? WOW. Now THIS was the New Zealand we came to see! http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/campervan-trip-on-south-island-nz-day-4/ http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/campervan-trip-on-south-island-nz-day-4/#comments Fri, 17 May 2013 06:32:10 +0000 Wanderlustress http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/?p=2671 Continue reading →]]> http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/17/campervan-trip-on-south-island-nz-day-4/feed/ 2 DSC02284 dwharlow Too much driving for the little ones but they did great. DSC02269 Fresh from the farm. Mmmmm... One of the many NZ craft beers we sampled throughout our trip. Early morning rock skipping lessons. The clouds forced me to look for details to shoot. Early morning rock skipping lessons. Pretty cool playground. So much natural fun for kids in addition to the playground. Not always in the best spirits even with beloved polar bear in tow. http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-beauty-of-south-island-nz-part-3/ http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-beauty-of-south-island-nz-part-3/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 15:54:50 +0000 Wanderlustress http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/?p=2655 Continue reading →]]> http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-beauty-of-south-island-nz-part-3/feed/ 1 DSC02184 dwharlow Leaving Franz Joseph for mountains and (hopefully) sunshine. Leaving the rainforest for the coast. Fresh salmon, yum! DSC02198 Look a sliver of blue sky in the background! A jumpy girl happy to be out of her car seat. I loved the rugged textures against the rough sea backdrop. Dramatic low clouds against steep peaks. First snow along the peaks, shrouds of low clouds, icy blue waters. Amazing! There are a lot of bridges on South Island. I could not get over the green icy waters of the creeks. http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-beauty-of-south-island-nz-part-2/ http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-beauty-of-south-island-nz-part-2/#comments Thu, 16 May 2013 05:10:16 +0000 Wanderlustress http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/?p=2631 Continue reading →]]> http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/16/the-beauty-of-south-island-nz-part-2/feed/ 2 DSC02177 dwharlow Ominous but with hopeful breaks in the clouds. Winding roads and rain made for good napping. Enveloped by giant ferns, the camp had a slight Jurassic Park feel to it. DSC02171 Reluctantly making way towards the glacier. Raining in the rainforest, of course! At least I got to see the dot of white glacier before turning back with O. A triple water fall on the way to the glacier. And there it is, not right up close but close enough. Our happy adventurous girl near the glacier. I could not be happier with the bonding experiences they are having. http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/the-beauty-of-south-island-nz-part-1/ http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/the-beauty-of-south-island-nz-part-1/#comments Wed, 15 May 2013 14:46:16 +0000 Wanderlustress http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/?p=2614 Continue reading →]]> http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/15/the-beauty-of-south-island-nz-part-1/feed/ 2 DSC02158 dwharlow Waking up to our first morning in New Zealand. - Lake Pearson Nice and cozy. DSC02148 DSC02154 Happy adventurous girl with her proud daddy. http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/11/wildlife-and-wonders-of-oz/ http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/11/wildlife-and-wonders-of-oz/#comments Sat, 11 May 2013 09:30:59 +0000 Wanderlustress http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/?p=2597 Continue reading →]]> http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/11/wildlife-and-wonders-of-oz/feed/ 5 DSC02019 dwharlow Waiting for the Sorrento ferry. Hey mom! We drove our car onto a boat!!!" See anything interesting out there kids? DSC02021 DSC02019 DSC02013 DSC02123 DSC02118 DSC02113 DSC01953 IMG_6403 DSC02133-001 http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/the-open-seas-of-oz/ http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/the-open-seas-of-oz/#comments Thu, 09 May 2013 07:37:34 +0000 Wanderlustress http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/?p=2579 Continue reading →]]> http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/09/the-open-seas-of-oz/feed/ 3 IMG_6354 dwharlow IMG_6329 DSC01924 DSC01926 DSC01927 DSC01951 IMG_6354 DSC02046-001 DSC02048 DSC02098 DSC02099 DSC02100 http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/australian-farm-stay/ http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/australian-farm-stay/#comments Tue, 07 May 2013 13:45:46 +0000 Wanderlustress http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/?p=2548 Continue reading →]]> http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/07/australian-farm-stay/feed/ 3 DSC01980 dwharlow Looking up at the homestead from the farm gate. Moooooooo Simple cozy comfy was perfect. A glorious morning of coffee on the porch while the kids played outside. DSC01881 Serious bucolic bliss. DSC01875 DSC01886 DSC01908 DSC01911 O stares down a chicken. We have eggs! Nice and gentle M. I loved these beautiful trees and the eucalyptus scented air wherever we went. And for our farewell, the cows delighted us by pooping to get the biggest giggles out of M&O. http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/06/posts-coming-soon/ http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/06/posts-coming-soon/#comments Mon, 06 May 2013 14:54:48 +0000 Wanderlustress http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/?p=2544 Continue reading →]]> http://dwharlow.wordpress.com/2013/05/06/posts-coming-soon/feed/ 0 dwharlow Tahuna Beach, Nelson, New Zealand