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Last Day in Wellington
Our last day in Wellington was chock-full of fun and excitement. I had a Snapper bus pass with a really high balance to use up, so with all our stops Mom definitely got a good tour of the Wellington...
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Volcanic Phenomena and Nudity Nightmares
Here we are, in one of New Zealand’s tourist Meccas: Rotorua! We took the Intercity Bus early this morning from Wellington. It was a pretty long bus ride – we boarded at 8am and arrived at 3pm – but...
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AGRODOME! and a Giant Hamster Ball
I had a lot of fun the last time I was here in Rotorua, but I don’t think I had THIS much fun. Mom and I had one of the strangest days yet, and I couldn’t be happier. From a farm tourist attraction to...
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Summer to Spring
It’s hard to believe it was a month ago that Mom and I took the bus to Auckland, hung out in the Sky Tower, had L&P and Hell Pizza for supper, and then woke up the next day to head to the airport....
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Across the Atlantic Again
How time flies. It has been over a year since I last left Canada, and over three years since I last crossed the Atlantic Ocean. With that in mind, I was thrilled to find myself at the Toronto airport...
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Fire and Ice
After today I certainly felt like I got a good taste of what Iceland has to offer, from glaciers and volcanos to beaches and waterfalls. I learned a lot too: I saw ice monsters and magic rock arches,...
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Cold Water
This morning while I was having a delicious brunch I thought, “I’ve been pretty moderate with my spending so far; I’m going to treat myself to a whale watching tour.” Sure it had been snowing earlier...
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An Icelandic Education
From Viking history to genitalia to elves, Iceland certainly has a lot to offer the inquisitive mind. I visited two museums and received a diploma for a very specialized research study in only one...
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Golden Circle
Another day, another tour. Today I embarked on the bus tour everybody does when they come to Iceland, the Golden Circle Tour! This tour is popular because there are three particular tourist sites that...
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Sunshine & Souvenir Shopping
I suppose it only stands to reason that my last full day in Iceland would also be the day with the best weather. It wasn’t warm, but I wasn’t shivering either. I loved walking into town with the sun...
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