Storyline: Home to home westward
Alex:
Queenstown. I somewhat dreaded this part of the trip. Overbuilt, over touristy, overpopulated full of young, gung-ho outdoor enthusiasts. Continue reading “Queenstown, adventure central”
Notes from the bus driver’s seat
Storyline: Home to home westward
Oh, the bus drivers! They are so good and friendly. Continue reading “Notes from the bus driver’s seat”
New Zealand by bus
Storyline: Home to home westward
We usually write about the trains we take, but our experience with buses in NZ is exceptional and worth a post even before we finish our trains post. Continue reading “New Zealand by bus”
Kaikoura, the meal of crayfish
Storyline: Home to home westward
Kaikoura is an interesting and challenging place. Tucked in a narrow coastal plain between steep mountains and the Pacific Ocean it has incredible views and walks around the coast. Continue reading “Kaikoura, the meal of crayfish”
Stolen quiche in Picton, wine in Marlborough
Storyline: Home to home westward
I can’t believe someone stole my quiche!
Continue reading “Stolen quiche in Picton, wine in Marlborough”
Wellington – hills and cappuccinos
Storyline: Home to home westward
One can’t be but fit in Wellington, NZ. The city itself is confined on the narrow strip between steep hills and the ocean. Continue reading “Wellington – hills and cappuccinos”
Auckland – Photo Gallery
Storyline: Home to home westward
Leaving very early this morning from the North to the South Island of NZ, I posted our Auckland experience, but given the early hour forgot to attached the gallery. Continue reading “Auckland – Photo Gallery”
Clueless in Auckland
Storyline: Home to home westward
Auckland is a very pretty, walkable city and we loved it. Continue reading “Clueless in Auckland”
When things go South
Storyline: Home to home westward
Well, we went South, as far South as we could, all the way to New Zealand. Continue reading “When things go South”
Some stats
Storyline: Home to home westward
And so, our RTW trip has begun. All booked, checked and crosschecked. Continue reading “Some stats”
Buenos Aires
Storyline: Buenos Aires to Lima Nov 2017
November 9
And so our tour has begun. We will be leaving Buenos Aires tomorrow. Continue reading “Buenos Aires”
In anticipation
Storyline: Home to home westward
Alright, our first (there’ll be more?? – Alex) accidental around the world (RTW) trip is about to begin. Continue reading “In anticipation”
Jacaranda and Sangria
Storyline: Buenos Aires to Lima Nov 2017
Buenos Aires (BA), the eclectic city of tango, steak and Malbec wine, European architecture and heritage, treed avenues and lovely parks and gardens, was where our wonderful journey with Rail South America began. Continue reading “Jacaranda and Sangria”
Belmond Andean Explorer
Overnight luxury Peruvian train journey from Puno on Lake Titicaca to Cusco, the Gateway to the Sacred Valley of the Incas.
For more read Andean Explorer with Peter
A dash through London
Storyline: 50 years later
Yes, we just dashed through London, which was not in our focus for this trip. Continue reading “A dash through London”
