It’s My Birthday! (Also Mt. Ruapehu, Gollum, and the Lonely Mountain)

What a great way to celebrate my 55th birthday.

Huka Falls and Lake Taupō

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

I knew beforehand that I would love it, but I had no idea how truly outstanding this film set is.

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.

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

There’s no better museum for an otter-lover to visit.

I’ve collected a bunch of fragments of stories into a single blog post, so that you get a sense of what we have been up to lately.

Despite the heat, the Atlanta Botanical Garden was an unforgettable experience.

We extended our trip by 24 hours in order to experience more of Atlanta.