Ferry and Kayak to Nelson

We took a ferry from the North Island to the South Island, and the weather changed in time for river kayaking.

Wellington Botanic Garden

We used our free afternoon to ride the Wellington Cable Car up the hill to the Botanic Garden and the Bolton Street Cemetery.

Two locations impressed us on their sheer beauty alone. Huka Falls and Lake Taupo are worthy destinations.

The clouds and rain turned out to be perfect weather for this famous movie film location.

In Rotorua we got to experience some real New Zealand.

We had many hours to kill, and pent up energy from having spent an eternity on airplanes.

I am always proud of myself for being functional when my flight arrives in another country in the morning.

Wrapping up the final silly snapshots from our full life.

Bend is a popular destination in central Oregon. Mountains are part of the appeal.

Let’s take a bird break.