Mt. Victoria
Mt. Victoria is a beautiful park close to film studios in Wellington and thus a covenient setting for several scenes from Lord of the Rings.
Read More Mt. VictoriaAuthor: Crystal M. Trulove
storyteller, thinker, worker, lover, student, mother, dreamer, achiever
We will Get Through This
Bonnie asked not “How bad could it get?” but rather “How good could it get?”
Read More We will Get Through ThisIt’s My Birthday! (Also Mt. Ruapehu, Gollum, and the Lonely Mountain)
What a great way to celebrate my 55th birthday.
Read More It’s My Birthday! (Also Mt. Ruapehu, Gollum, and the Lonely Mountain)Huka Falls and Lake Taupō
Two locations impressed us on their sheer beauty alone. Huka Falls and Lake Taupo are worthy destinations.
Read More Huka Falls and Lake TaupōTrollshaw Forest
The clouds and rain turned out to be perfect weather for this famous movie film location.
Read More Trollshaw ForestRotorua and Maori Culture
In Rotorua we got to experience some real New Zealand.
Read More Rotorua and Maori CultureHobbiton is Even Better Than I Expected
I knew beforehand that I would love it, but I had no idea how truly outstanding this film set is.
Read More Hobbiton is Even Better Than I ExpectedHiking Rangitoto Island Loop
We had many hours to kill, and pent up energy from having spent an eternity on airplanes.
Read More Hiking Rangitoto Island LoopWe Managed To Do Stuff On Day One
I am always proud of myself for being functional when my flight arrives in another country in the morning.
Read More We Managed To Do Stuff On Day OnePretty Peacock Lane
Peacock Lane is a famous Portland destination for families who want to be delighted for the season.
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Conscious Engagement 