Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne….Takahe to Me Baby! Karori, Wellington, New Zealand September 8, 2023 Did you know… Prior to the arrival of humans, Aotearoa (New Zealand) was isolated and unique. Without any mammalian predators, this ecosystem was home to some of the most remarkable flora and fauna that had ever evolved. Many...

We took the bus out to the Weta Workshop, the folks that helped bring Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit to life (among tons of other entertainment you've seen). The Weta Cave is the merch shop where you can own copies of the original props. Entrance to shop Lots of swords One Ring was a bit much for me Cool stuff - far...

New Zealand: Owhiro Bay/Pariwhero Red Rocks & Fur Seals We walked one of the wildest parts of Wellington's southern coast at the Te Kopahou Reserve in Owhiro Bay out to Pariwhero/Red Rocks, passing through Devils Gate and ending at Sinclair Head to see the fur seals. This coastal walk is breathtaking, taking us over...