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I photographed this guy on Taiaroa Head in New Zealand. It was mid-summer there and the grass is green; the flowers are blooming, and I think he just seems out of place. Jim and I walked down a beach and there were plenty of seals just sunbathing the whole time we [...] Continue reading Nature of the Seal 
We were at the albatross center on the South Island of New Zealand, when right below my camera was this gorgeous coastal flower. I don’t know what it is called, so if you do let me know…. New Zealand is a tourist-friendly country, at least the South Island seems to be very well set up to entertain visitors. From the moment we landed in Christchurch the people were hospitable, and seemed genuinely interested in our having a good time. I have never met a customs agent who asked me what I was [...] Continue reading Final Notes on NZ New Zealand is famous for its scenery and wildlife and nowhere demonstrates this more than the Otago Peninsula. About 30 kilometers in length, you could spend days exploring its riches. The road follows the water’s edge and you can view all types of animals and birds. Stewart Island Shags Hooker Sea Lion on [...] Continue reading Meandering the Otago Peninsula The Boulders at Moeraki One of the coolest things to see on the East Coast of New Zealand are the Moeraki Boulders. These are a sight not to miss. When we saw the sign, we took the turn and immediately had to decide if we wanted to go the tourist shop or the beach. [...] Continue reading Marveling at the Moeraki Boulders Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki As you travel through the country, the New Zealand government has provided funds to develop walking paths and informational signs for many of the more interesting coastal areas and geological features. The ones that we came across were well-signed, provided plenty of parking, had both paved and non-paved walking paths, and [...] Continue reading Enjoying a Flapjack Stroll Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand After a hard and chilly day of visiting the Franz Josef Glacier, warm up at the Blue Ice Restaurant in town. It has it all. There is a bar with a fast food and pizza menu on the top floor (Wednesday nights are Karaoke nights) and on the bottom floor [...] Continue reading The Blue Ice Restaurant – A Review A Whitebait patty New Zealanders like fish and on the west coast one of their favorite types is called Whitebait. Whitebait is featured in many restaurants and cafes throughout the region. It’s not adult fish, because it is harvested in the November when it is still smelt. We had to try this local delicacy [...] Continue reading Fishing for Whitebait Franz Josef Glacier Te Wahipounamu New Zealand 1 Out of 3 (It’s a Start!) UNESCO World Heritage Count As we drove south on the West Coast, one of the main areas we headed to was Westland National Park where Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are located. These two sites are a must-see for many [...] Continue reading Drive-through Majesty |
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