Tag Archives: nature
Campervan Tour of South Island, NZ – Day 6
No, I did not save the best for last on purpose. Mother nature did. Shortly after passing Lake Pukaki, we reached one of the most picturesque spots on our 6 … Continue reading
Campervan Trip on South Island, NZ – Day 5
OK, I admit it. I started to get really pissed about all the rain and clouds we were getting. No matter how much I had declared that I would be … Continue reading
Campervan Trip on South Island, NZ – Day 3
We could have stayed in Franz Joseph another day and hit the hot springs and just relax, but the prospects of even more beautiful scenery and possible clear skies as … Continue reading
Campervan Trip on South Island, NZ – Day 2
From Lake Pearson we drove over Arthur’s Pass is fog and rain down along the west coast of South Island to visit Franz Joseph Glacier. Much of the drive looked … Continue reading
Wildlife and Wonders of Oz
The wildlife and natural wonders of Australia did not disappoint. One of the biggest highlights of our trip was seeing the little penguins at the Penguin Parade on Phillip Island. … Continue reading
The Open Seas of Oz
Even in the chill of autumn there is something wonderful about being near the open sea, made even more wonderful by how much it delighted the children. How endless undulating … Continue reading
The Flowers of Pi Mai
A veritable garden city Vientiane is not but it can be made to look like one given a few strategic snaps of recent spring blossoms – if you can see … Continue reading
More Tropical Flora
Such an expected surprise how the tropical flora of this place makes me happy, something I’ve never fully appreciated during my previous years living in Southeast Asia. I thought I’d … Continue reading
Vientiane Zoo and a Squat Toilet
Even with toddler crankiness in full tilt due to a persistent cold, we still wanted to make the most of a 3-day holiday weekend and our rental car. We had … Continue reading
Small Wonders
I bet you’re wondering why I’ve posted so many pictures of a bug? But it’s a beautiful bug, I say. And its damn hot and humid outside and my kids … Continue reading
