There is a reason for keeping on top of writing while travelling: the days go almost as fast as my memory disappears! The last few days of our South Island NZ tour wrapped up with more amazing scenery and laughs from our tour mates and guides (who are now our mates). I’ll try to remember… Continue reading New Zealand: Finale (aka Part 3)
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New Zealand: the South Island, Part 2
It’s been a week since we arrived on NZ’s South Island and I love it! Previous week’s adventures written here: https://retirementadventureblog.com/2025/03/07/new-zealand-the-south-island-in-two-or-three-parts/ We’ve been blessed with outstanding weather and a wonderful group on tour. The food is good and abundant and laughs abound on the hikes and on the van. This day, Saturday, started cloudy with sprinkles. … Continue reading New Zealand: the South Island, Part 2
New Zealand: the South Island (In Two or Three Parts, Part 1)
Ok. I’m here less than hour in Queenstown, NZ and already I’m in love. With Queenstown. Such a vibe: laid back, earthy, with glitzy houses hanging off the mountainsides that encapsulate the city. Fancy hike, bike, and ski shoppes line the streets with pubs and bakeries in abundance. Young and old fill the streets, shopping… Continue reading New Zealand: the South Island (In Two or Three Parts, Part 1)
Kia Oro! New Zealand’s North Island
Kia Oro! This Kiwi greeting as we arrived in New Zealand was everywhere: “hello, have life, goodbye, cheers” all rolled into one. And yes, we are blessed to be travelling. And, oh my goodness, I’m in New Zealand! This has been a dream of mine forever and now it’s reality. We’ll be traveling NZ for… Continue reading Kia Oro! New Zealand’s North Island
My new reality 