I love signs. All kinds. Some of my favorites are location signs. We have been to the southernmost point in the US (Cuba-90 miles!), the 45th parallel both north and south and now we have been to the … Continue reading The Most Easterly Point, Cape Spear, and the Tiny Village
It is always good to talk with the locals that you meet on a trip. They give you an insight into their culture as well as some local tips on where to go and where to eat. Today we were … Continue reading The Lighthouse and the Locals
While relaxing at the pool in Tahiti, we enjoyed views of Moorea across the lagoon. It was a mysterious-looking island with clouds dancing around its eight jagged peaks during the day and dramatic sunsets at night. We could not wait … Continue reading Moorea
Bora Bora. The name evokes an image of blue waters, white sand beaches and huts on stilts with great views. The island has that and so much more. The island is the most populated one we have been on yet … Continue reading Bora Bora
Pearls. Just the name evokes a feeling of creaminess and perfection in a timeless classic. Once was a time where a good set of pearls would get you through the day from casual to dress, looking elegant all the while, … Continue reading Huahine, Pearls and Eels
Coral. According to the dictionary, it is “a hard stony substance secreted by certain marine coelenterates as an external skeleton, typically forming large reefs in warm seas.” Honestly, that just does not sound like something I really want to … Continue reading Taha’a and Ra’iatea
Another day, another atoll. Such beauty surrounds us! This was a very exciting entry into the lagoon at Rangiroa as it is the narrowest one yet With a pod of dolphins to guide us in, the pilot steered us in … Continue reading Rangiroa
Island paradise. We have all imagined it…the soft white beaches, the bluest of waters with palm trees slowly waving in the light sea breezes, coconuts mysteriously appearing with little straws in them….. As we left Tahiti, the waves became … Continue reading Fakarava and the Blue Lagoon
We arrived at our resort, Marava, after a 5-hour flight from Auckland to catch a quick and beautiful sunset. Our room is overlooking the largest infinity pool on the island and it looks like it connects to the lagoon. Most … Continue reading Tahiti
I have always been fascinated with the modern home. The clean lines, stark interiors and I wondered if anyone who lived in them had any “stuff” and where did they put it? The homes in NZ all have a slight … Continue reading Kiwi Modern and the Iron Mountain
The Traveling Squirrel 