This photo was taken on the farm of the New Zealand couple who hosted us for an overnight stay. They have a beautiful place on top of a hill with an incredible view. Instead of farming all of their land themselves, they lease out the majority and only use ten acres for themselves. Their 'farmhouse' is gorgeous and would make any city slicker proud!More photo from Rotorua … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos Fotos – The Chookaduck House
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Friday Fotos – Government Gardens gazebo on a cloudy day
Our day in Rotorua, New Zealand was a cloudy one, as this photo shows. One of the features at Government Gardens is this gazebo. The park was actually built to draw tourists to Rotorua, but there are things to do there for the locals. While we were there, we saw the lawn bowling club not far from this spot.More photos from Rotorua … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Government Gardens gazebo on a cloudy day
Friday Fotos – Maori fence at Princes’ Arches
Last week, I showed you the Princes' Arches, the entryway to this fabulous park in Rotorua. We were struck by the nature of this Maori fence. It was a pleasant surprise to see how much the people of New Zealand now support the Maori tribes. It wasn't always that way. Once, the Maori culture was nearly eradicated. These days, it is celebrated. And, as you can see from this Maori … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Maori fence at Princes’ Arches
Friday Fotos – Princes’ Arches in Rotorua, New Zealand
The Princes' Arches are located in Rotorua, New Zealand. This is an amazing park where there are some gorgeous grounds that include a small lake, a gazebo, and plenty of grassy areas. It was a cloudy day when we visited, but we enjoyed this beautiful, peaceful place nonetheless.More photos from Rotorua, New Zealand … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – Princes’ Arches in Rotorua, New Zealand
Friday Fotos – sunrise at Sydney Opera House
The morning of our arrival in Sydney, I looked out our balcony door and saw sunrise at the Sydney Opera House. My first thought was, get a photo before that's gone! Not only were the sunrise colors spectacular, but with the iconic silhouette in the foreground, this was a very memorable moment.More photos from Sydney Opera House … [Read more...] about Friday Fotos – sunrise at Sydney Opera House

