We’d taken a Hop-on/Hop-off tour that took us to the Fukuoka Garden, a Japanese Garden for Auckland’s, and Lakeside Park, a massive park that surrounds a lake. While both places involve a central body of water surrounded by landscaped grounds, they couldn’t be more different.Fukuoka GardenLike most Japanese gardens, the Fukuoka Garden is a study in precision. … [Read more...] about Auckland’s Fukuoka Garden and Lakeside Park
Destinations
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 – Destination Carlsbad Village
Right here in San Diego County is one of those very popular tourist destinations, Carlsbad Village. The streets of Carlsbad Village are almost always filled with tourists and locals alike who like to visit the local shops. Whether you're looking for a chocolatier, second-hand clothing, one-of-a-kind restaurants or something in between, Carlsbad Village has it all. The one thing … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Destination Carlsbad Village
Totally adorable at the Australian Walkabout at San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park
Isn't this little guy adorable? He's part of the Australian Walkabout at the San Diego Zoo's Safari Park. We finally made it there and this is a very well done exhibit.[grid content="post" grid_title="More Destinations" number="6" categories="161" order_by="rand" align_text="center" image_location="bg" slider="true"]Click here to view more from my Destinations photos … [Read more...] about Totally adorable at the Australian Walkabout at San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park
Lone man waiting for the day to begin at the Oceanside Pier
It was barely sunrise when I decided to go down to the beach at the Oceanside Pier, so I was surprised to find this lone waiting for the day to begin.[grid content="post" grid_title="More Destinations" number="6" categories="161" order_by="rand" align_text="center" image_location="bg" slider="true"]Click here to view more from my Destinations photos portfolio. … [Read more...] about Lone man waiting for the day to begin at the Oceanside Pier