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...

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...

Silo Park, it’s Sensational! Wynward Quarter, Auckland, New Zealand August 14, 2023 As most of you know we walk the streets…no…we are NOT street walkers! We just enjoy getting out and about and exploring the places we are calling home. During that time, we often find quirky and unique parks, neighborhoods, restaurants,...

Our first stop out of the states included a brief stop in Vancouver, Canada. We love Canada and this gave us a chance to help Melissa calm her travel jitters before putting too much distance between her safe spaces and the great unknown. The Capilano Suspension Bridge Park and Sea Wall walk deserve their own pages, but...

Location: Orlando Wetlands Park 25155 Wheeler Rd Christmas, FL 32709 This man made wetland park boasts 1650 acres and a 2200 foot boardwalk. It's purpose is treating reclaimed water in the city of Orlando and providing a safe haven for Florida wildlife to flourish without threat of man. We encountered over a hundred...