Navigating our 7th Decade
An Eclectic Mix of Kangaroos, Wine Farms, Pubs & Bush The Hunter Valley is the oldest wine growing region in Australia, and as such, we had to go and check it out. Situated just 160km north of Sydney, it’s an easy drive or train ride to get there. However, since we have family in the area, we trained it from Sydney to Newcastle and then de-camped to Cessnock for a …
We love doing road trips. The freedom of the road, the ability to change plans in a heartbeat, visiting interesting places and meeting different people are all part of the attraction. Of course, sometimes things don’t always go according to plan! South Island Road Trip We were in New Zealand for the summer of 22/23. Summer in New Zealand is supposed to be warm and dry. The summer we got …
The Hamilton Botanical Gardens in New Zealand The Botanical Gardens in Hamilton are situated on the banks of the Waikato River as it runs through the east part of the city. Run by the city council, this 54 hectare park offers a range of gardens and open lawns to enjoy. We visited the gardens several times during our stay in New Zealand. Sometimes we strolled through the various gardens, sometimes …
This year we joined the mass movement of Kiwi Baby Boomers moving south. To be fair, lots of them also crisscross the North Island, but that’s another story. Every year, like clockwork, a remarkable phenomenon occurs in New Zealand’s South Island. When the school kids head back to school and life returns to normal, but summer is still a thing, that’s when the Grey Wave becomes self evident! We noticed …
So this is the second in the series of notable haircut experiences I have had while on our travels. I plan to add to the series as we go along…..even though the amount of hair to cut is disappearing fast!! It should be noted that these haircuts do not require high tech tools or an abundance of hair cutting talent. This is because, sadly but inevitably, there is not that …
Welcome to Raglan Raglan is a small, somewhat Bohemian coastal town west of Hamilton on the North Island of New Zealand. Dianne last visited here over 35 years ago! It has both retained much of its laid back history, and also moved on to become a bustling, arty hive of activity. Lovely cafes are plentiful and walkways can either take you to the river mouth, or down to the harbor. …