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
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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
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
Friday Fotos – Here come the ranunculus!
There are a lot of great things about Carlsbad and one of them is the Carlsbad Flower Fields. The fields, which were Luther Gage in the 1920s. In 1933, Frank Frazee also started growing Ranunculus flowers and introduced his son Edwin to the art of growing seeds. Nearly 100 years later, Edwin is referred to as Mr. Ranunculus. The fields are only open from March 1 through May … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Here come the ranunculus!
Friday Fotos – Balboa Park water feature at visitor center
Visitors to Balboa Park who stop in at the visitor center are sure to notice the water feature in the center of the courtyard between the El Prado Restaurant and the visitor center. The park, which has at times been called “The Jewel of San Diego” is truly that. This water feature is just one of many that enhance the beauty of the grounds. Centrally located, and with its gentle … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Balboa Park water feature at visitor center