22 Mar & 23 Mar - Days 4 & 5 Day 4 - Friday, March 22: Land Tour starts with welcome dinner at the Rydges Auckland Hotel We had a wonderful 3 course meal with a couple from Australia, Lorraine and Graham, and a British couple, Deidra and Graham. Both couples are very nice and we had a lovely visit with them. We are enjoying meeting people from all over the world and … [Read more...] about Travel Journal – 23 Mar
Scrivenings
Friday Fotos – overlooking Port Chalmers and the Pacific Ocean
Our trip to New Zealand included a stop at Larnach Castle. From the top of the castle you can see for miles, and this shot shows the bay leading to Port Chalmers. The castle has a history that has taken it to the brink of destruction. At the time the current owners purchased the castle, developers were eying the property and intended to demolish it for a residential … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – overlooking Port Chalmers and the Pacific Ocean
Friday Fotos – Devonport in New Zealand in a quaint and busy little town
On our second day in Auckland we took the Explorer Bus and hopped off at the wharf. From there, we took the ferry to the island of Devonport. The town is built on two volcanoes, both of which can be seen from the town. This photo shows Mt. Victoria, the easternmost of the volcanoes and the Devonport wharf. More from the Destinations and Day Trips archives … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Devonport in New Zealand in a quaint and busy little town
40th Anniversary Trip – Auckland to Honolulu
Here’s a recap of our 40th Anniversary trip. It's an anniversary travel journal of sorts. We hadn't expected to keep an anniversary travel journal when we started, but it grew into one as the trip progressed. The trip began in Honolulu. We then flew to Auckland and began a 12-day land tour. The tour began in Auckland and headed south, but on 27 Mar, the fifth day of our tour … [Read more...] about 40th Anniversary Trip – Auckland to Honolulu
Friday Fotos – Pacific Beach Pier is a bustling place to visit
Last year we decided to start visiting all of the California piers. The range up and down the coast, so we’ve still got quite a few to go. But during a trip to San Diego we decided to hit both the Pacific Beach Pier and the Ocean Beach Pier. The Pacific Beach Pier, which is actually called the Crystal Pier, was by far my favorite with it’s old white cottages and wooden planks. … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Pacific Beach Pier is a bustling place to visit