New Zealand 2024: Auckland to Tongariro, New Plymouth and back Ioana, 11 July 202513 July 2025 Our first stop after leaving Auckland was Huntly where we stayed at an interesting lodge called Manor Views. It used to be a hospital with the old wards (including labour ward and nursery) transformed in guest rooms. The views towards Huntly were impressive, including the power plant stacks. Hopin Stopin… Continue Reading
Matilda Bay & Perth Ioana, 30 September 202430 September 2024 On a nice Sunday morning in spring we we went for a short boat trip with a friend from RPYC to Elizabeth Quay and back. Continue Reading
Silver Gull nest Ioana, 29 September 202417 June 2025 Seagulls often nest in places that are high and in the open, giving them good visibility. One silver gull family chose a slightly hollow pier at our yacht club as their nesting place. They do not like it when either humans or boats got near their den, and start their… Continue Reading
Whale Watching on the way to Rottnest Ioana, 22 September 202417 June 2025 We left the pen early in the morning to enjoy the flat ocean in the light easterly breeze. We saw the dismasted Leewin II again, and the dented roof of the WA Maritime Museum, before we hit the whirlpool at the heads. Khalil Gibran’s lines came to mind “It is… Continue Reading