NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 25 Jan 2006 | Views [314]
We had been hearing about the hiking or “tramping” in the Able Tasman National Park for a while. Today, in a sprinkle of rain we had about a 3 hour hike in the park. It’s a very popular and small park in NZ standards, about 22,000 hectares ... Read more >
Tags: Adventures
NEW ZEALAND | Wednesday, 18 Jan 2006 | Views [151]
As were getting a quick safety training session for the whitewater
rafting, Puala asked if I had been whitewater rafting before. Unlike
Sachi, I had not. Paula, one of our guides whispered to me with a
devious look in her eye "don't worry we'll ... Read more >
Tags: Adrenaline
NEW ZEALAND | Tuesday, 10 Jan 2006 | Views [235]
One of the striking features of Auckland is the volcanoes that surround the city. When Rachel and Regan picked us up a couple of days ago, they said "We thought we'd take you up to some of the volcanoes around the city. I thought - volcanoes? ... Read more >
Tags: The Great Outdoors
USA | Thursday, 5 Jan 2006 | Views [197]
Our
time so far in Hawaii has been marked by relaxation, exercise and food,
lots of food. Sachi's Mom is a wizard in the kitchen and there is
always some wonderful smell wafting across our noses. All
this food represents a bit of ... Read more >
Tags: Beaches & sunshine
USA | Wednesday, 28 Dec 2005 | Views [261]
A few
years ago, after visiting home around the holidays from Seattle, I
realized all the traditions that my family has around Christmas.
Previously the flow of holiday events had been just that- the things we
do every year- just normal flow.... Read more >
Tags: Party time
USA | Monday, 19 Dec 2005 | Views [420]
There
is something special about Charleston, South Carolina and I think it
has something that has to do with good ole' southern charm. I always
wish I could take Seattleites on a tour of Charleston to experience the
South that I love instead of ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
USA | Wednesday, 14 Dec 2005 | Views [260]
Today was so fun. We started rushing to White Plains for a meeting
with just seconds to spare and making the train we needed from Grand
Central Station, which seemed very New York, with husle and bustle. Coming back to the city, we met up with ... Read more >
Tags: Sightseeing
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