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.
Maori for an evening: Te Puia in Rotorua, New Zealand
At the visitor’s Center in Rotorua, buying the $100 tickets for the Maori experience at Te Puia also included entrance to Hell’s Gate Thermal Park. So we bought the tickets, knowing we’d have a unique cultural experience (learning about the…
The Zorb in Rotorua, New Zealand
Roll down a hill inside a giant ball at the Zorb in Rotorua, New Zealand
Rotten Eggs Rotorua
What is there to do in Rotorua, New Zealand – natural hot springs and thermal pools and resorts
Dark chocolate and pear cake
Dark chocolate and pear cake recipe with browned butter. Delicious.
Piha and Bethells Beach, New Zealand near Auckland
I hesitate to say so many good things about New Zealand because I’m afraid it could mean that many more people would come here and change this beautiful place. But it really is beaufitul (sic). As part of the same…
Te Papa Museum, Wellington, New Zealand
A visit to New Zealand’s national museum of nature and science, Te Papa in Wellington