Visited the Te Papa Tongarewa to see the ground-breaking exhibition which tells the story of the Gallipoli campaign in World War I through the eyes and words of eight ordinary New Zealanders who found themselves in extraordinary circumstances. The 6 … Continue reading →

A rainy dull day for our drive to see Mt Maunganui. Located close to the port area of Tauranga, the extinct volcano, is a sacred Maori site with ocean-view hiking trails. The long, sandy Main Beach is popular for its … Continue reading →

Developed a bad flu 4 days before leaving for this delightful holiday. Drugged myself up with cold and flu tablets, taking antibiotics too …in the effort to get flight and adventure-fit. Miserable in isolation over the weekend. On the day … Continue reading →