The morning dawned…dark and stormy with gale force winds. Today was our one day in Kaikoura and we had hoped to go whale watching. We did not have any internet and so we were unsure if the cruise had been … Continue reading Whale Watching in Kaikoura
Our first full day here dawned bright and sunny and since we had booked a sailing adventure today in the Tasman Bay, we were excited to get going. Just a short drive down the road, our sail would take us … Continue reading Abel Tasman and the Seals
Sometimes life gives you lemons and sometimes they are very small. Today we received a small lemon by way of the weather. Pull up a chair, relax, and let me pour you some lemonade. One of our longest day drives … Continue reading Kiwis, Seals and Pancakes
Fiordland is a place where tree avalanches happen. Where a forest that grows on the face of the mountains and clings to steep faces of hard rock can suddenly slide down, bringing with them a thin layer of rich, peaty … Continue reading Milford Sound
The Traveling Squirrel 