West Coast Wanderings
The west coast of Auckland, in and around the Waitakere Ranges, is a wild and rugged place quite unlike any … Continue reading West Coast Wanderings
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Long Lens Weekend
I hired a Canon 300mm f4 lens with a 1.4 converter, which tuns it into 420mm, for the weekend and … Continue reading Long Lens Weekend
Cathedral Cove
There was no alternative but to rise with the sun. That way the photographs would be more interesting, it would … Continue reading Cathedral Cove
Walking Shakespear
At the latest count we have 35 regional parks in the Auckland region, most of them set in glorious countryside … Continue reading Walking Shakespear
Spirit Of New Zealand
It’s a fantastic sight, a tall ship in full sail on the horizon. We sped towards it in our little … Continue reading Spirit Of New Zealand
Endless Summer
While we have been aware, down under in New Zealand, of the endless winter grinding on up in the Northern … Continue reading Endless Summer
Surfer in Red
I came across this lady surfing at Christmas at Taupo Bay in Northland near the top of the North Island of New … Continue reading Surfer in Red
The Twelve Apostles
The highlight of our 6-day visit to Melbourne last week was driving the Great Ocean Road to see The Twelve … Continue reading The Twelve Apostles
Rock and a Hard Place
A visit to Alcatraz in October 2012 “You are entitled to food, clothing, shelter, and medical attention. Anything else you … Continue reading Rock and a Hard Place
Englishman’s Bay
Some say Englishman’s Bay is Tobago’s perfect beach and, on arrival, it’s easy to see why: a sliver of golden … Continue reading Englishman’s Bay
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