A little more Aix-Les-Bains
Here is a glimpse of Aix-Les-Bains sans dragon boaters. Most impressive is the range of architecture – from ancient Roman ruins, to the magnificent Hautecombe Abbey and private chateaux overlooking […]
IBCPC International Dragon Boat Festival, Aix-Les-Bains
Old bastards of the Eternal City
Do you think that the wisdom of age can alter our perspective on historical events and those involved in them? Or perhaps ageing makes us less tolerant of the males […]
Cats of Rome
Cats are an important part of Roman life, as are their guardians.
Queenstown, home of the brave: NZ 2024
Queenstown is renowned as the action capital of New Zealand, and we had an action plan! But, when the weather sets in here, the best plan is to sit back […]
Bradrona revisited: NZ 2024
In March 2023, I left a bra on the famous Bradrona fence. Time to retrace those steps en route to Queenstown. Below: Then and now. I love that the bras […]
Happy birthday, Rob!
Today, we’re heading to Makarora, where we’ll celebrate Rob’s birthday! On the way, we stop along Haast Pass at two special places. Mountain birthday bliss Rob was seeking mountains, solitude […]
Fox on the rocks: NZ 2024
It’s Day 5 and we’re en route to Fox Glacier, via New Zealand State Highway 6. It’s a single-lane highway and, once again, we are spoiled with magnificent scenery. Today […]
Little fishies and big lines: NZ 2024
Hokitika and Ruatapu, West Coast Day 3 finds us in the whitebait capital of the South Island, Hokitika. It’s whitebait season, the little fish are running, and the locals are […]
Flight of the Stewarts: New Zealand 2024
Redfern to Christchurch With an early flight to New Zealand booked, we overnighted in Redfern at the quirky Hotel Hacienda. What a classic joint. Our 2-bed suite on the ground […]
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