North of the South….still my fav!  (by Deb)

North of the South….still my fav! (by Deb)

  Our stop in Wellington included the TePapa museum.  I remember being totally fascinated by the Maori history and displays…this time….not so much.  Perhaps it was the displays (that always change) or the fact we are all tired….long drive etc.  Oh well….the kids...
Golden times in Golden Bay  (by Rich)

Golden times in Golden Bay (by Rich)

  Up and at ‘em early in the morning so that we could be in line for the ferry by 7am, that was going to be leaving by 8am.  We wolfed down some coffee and breakfast before we left the hotel, and then headed out. On the ferry, the kids were happy to find out that...
World War Wandering in Wellington  (by Rich)

World War Wandering in Wellington (by Rich)

  We woke up and packed the car up to head down to Wellington on the 27th, which meant that we had to take the fully loaded car up the hill at River Valley. To apply an ounce of prevention, I got out of the car and walked up the hill to prevent the car from...
A River Valley Christmas Vacation  (by Rich)

A River Valley Christmas Vacation (by Rich)

  We left National Park, and headed south on Christmas Day to get to our next destination, River Valley Lodge.  This was a place that we were all looking forward to as it was going to be a secluded retreat where we could just kick back and unwind from the travels...
New Zealand….Happy to be Baaaaaack!  (by Deb)

New Zealand….Happy to be Baaaaaack! (by Deb)

  I have been to NZ twice before and remember it SO fondly.  The scenery, the sheep, the hiking….through the sheep turd…..all of it.  I was looking very forward to showing the kids our favorite spots. We arrived in Auckland – uneventful…our 15th flight!  But...