Thanksgiving 2013

When I wrapped up my post last week, we were getting ready to have our Thanksgiving celebration with Steve and Kevin. Tom and I started the day at Redrocks, Skyping our families and wishing them a Happy Thanksgiving.  This Thanksgiving more than ever I’m very grateful for technology that allows Tom and I to communicate so easily with our families from across the …

The Day after Thanksgiving Celebration in Queenstown

Week 15 Day 99 Queenstown 45.0311° S, 168.6625° E October 25th…The Day after Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Celebration! I hope you are all having a wonderful Thanksgiving! Hopefully you are all with friends and family. I am lucky to say that all the way across the world from my home I will be celebrating Thanksgiving with both my family and friends! Tom …

We’ve Arrived in the Promise Land…Dunedin!

  Week 14 Day 92 Dunedin, Otago NZ 45.8667° S, 170.5000° E When I last left off, we were in Invercargill–land of fire drills and sobriety check points. Most of our time spent in Invercargill, was spent at their HUGE (for NZ standards) library.  They had free WIFI and after being on the road from Milford most of the day it …

Road Tripping through the South Island 2 of 2

New Zealand Road Tripping

Week 13 Day 86 Invercargill, NZ 46.4131° S, 168.3475° E When I last left off, I left you with the promise of adventure and this post I hope does not fall short. Monday morning Tom and  I left Kaikoura en route to Christchurh by way of Hanmer Spring. Hanmer Spring is a resort town built around the amazing Hanmer Spring …

Road Tripping Through the South Island Part 1 of 2

Week 13 Day 84 Milford Sound, NZ 44.6750° S, 167.9294° E I wrapped up last week’s post the night before we went kayaking through Abel Tasman. Friday morning we woke up early, grabbed some sandwiches and coffee from a local coffee shop and headed to Marahau to check in for Freedom Kayak School. Before you’re allowed to run amuck with your …