Thank-you to our friends and family checking in on us. We were not in Christchurch at the time of the earthquake. Just learning about the earthquake now as we’re in the very far north of the north island… taking a…
Seal Snarl at Kaikoura, New Zealand
Seeing New Zealand fur seals at Kaikoura, New Zealand Wild creatures grouping together is really cool. Wild creatures grouping together and not caring that you’re there, and in fact threatening you if you come closer, is super cool. It really…
Living in a New Zealand Campervan
So far, we’ve spent 11 of our 90 or so days here in New Zealand living in a campervan. Before being in a couple of RV’s with friends (in the states), I always thought of motorhomes as (more than just…
The riskiest thing we’ve done
What not to do when driving a campervan through New Zealand.
Franz Josef Glacier and Fox Glacier
A visit to Fox Glacier and Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand.
Pancake Rocks and Blowholes
A visit to the pancake rocks and blowholes at Punakaiki, New Zealand.
New Zealand Fur Seals at Cape Foulwind
We thought it might be called Cape Foulwind because perhaps the rotting fish in the bellies of the seals would give off some kind of stench. What we learned is that it’s called Cape Foulwind because Captain Cook and his…
No Donuts in Springfield
The Simpsons come to Springfield, New Zealand, leaving behind a donut.
A Winter’s Day at Cornwallis Beach
Cornwallis beach is about 30 minutes from Auckland and is a nice place to spend an afternoon.
Hell’s Gate in Rotorua, New Zealand
Hell’s Gate Thermal reserve in Rotorua, New Zealand.