April 14, 2025
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Comments Off on 03/04 – 06/04/25 Mt Maunganui, Hobbiton, Whakapapa, Wellington
A rainy dull day for our drive to see Mt Maunganui. Located close to the port area of Tauranga, the extinct volcano, is a sacred Maori site with ocean-view hiking trails. The long, sandy Main Beach is popular for its … Continue reading
April 11, 2025
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Comments Off on 01/04 – 02/04/25 Waiheke Island, Coromandel Peninsula, Tairua
Developed a bad flu 4 days before leaving for this delightful holiday. Drugged myself up with cold and flu tablets, taking antibiotics too …in the effort to get flight and adventure-fit. Miserable in isolation over the weekend. On the day … Continue reading
January 23, 2025
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Comments Off on 02/09/2024 Milan
My last day in Milan reserved for visiting Sforzesco Castle in the green expanse of Sempione Park – an imposing military citadel built by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan in the 15th century, is one of the most important monuments … Continue reading