NetherlandsNorth HollandGemeente HaarlemmermeerAmsterdam Airport Schiphol52°18’40” N 4°45’46” E
January 3, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C
Excellent flight to Amsterdam seated in row 2. Rather cute breakfast served in a delft design box.
NetherlandsNorth HollandGemeente HaarlemmermeerAmsterdam Airport Schiphol52°18’48” N 4°45’42” E
January 3, 2023 in the Netherlands ⋅ ⛅ 8 °C
After a 9hr layover, we're finally boarded for Singapore 🇸🇬 The bumpiest flight ever, but we managed some sleep, and were given a complimentary Dutch house as a souvenir. Straightforward setupRead more
SingaporeCentral Singapore Community Development CouncilBugisBras Basah1°17’30” N 103°51’34” E
January 4, 2023 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Somewhat overwhelmed by the razzle dazzle of this city. Amazing dinner in the Marina Sands mall, then a walk to take it all in.
SingaporeCentral Singapore Community Development CouncilMarina BayOuter Roads1°17’2” N 103°51’54” E
January 5, 2023 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 28 °C
Slept pretty well, up early for a fabulous breakfast, then walked around the Marina Bay area to see the Merlion. Very hot and humid - 29deg, and we're headed for the Gardens by the Bay, through theRead more
SingaporeCentral Singapore Community Development Council1°18’2” N 103°51’34” E
January 6, 2023 in Singapore ⋅ ☁️ 27 °C
Michael went to sketch the waterfront this morning, and I walked to Arab Street, the Muslim quarter. Wall to wall fabric shops and a crazy eclectic feel to it. Beautiful rug shops too, and most thingsRead more
New ZealandAucklandNewtonFreemans Bay36°50’35” S 174°45’55” E
January 6, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 20 °C
Flew Air NZ to Auckland - a very bumpy flight, and comfort further compromised by the bed being only either completely flat or slightly reclined. I opted for the reclined position as the flat layoutRead more
New ZealandNorthlandFar North DistrictWaitangiWaitangi Marae35°16’41” S 174°4’60” E
January 8, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 25 °C
Collected our Toyota Corrola from Avis, and drove to Paihia. A beautiful apartment in a stunning location which will be a super base for the next few days.
New ZealandNorthlandFar North DistrictWaitangiWilliam Hobson Memorial35°15’59” S 174°4’48” E
New ZealandAucklandNinety Mile Beach34°45’13” S 172°58’10” E
January 11, 2023 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
A long but amazing day out on a coach trip to Cape Reinga. Went sand dune surfing, then up to the Cape where the Maori believe to be the place where their spirits leave for their final resting placeRead more
New ZealandNorthlandFar North DistrictRussellLong Beach35°15’43” S 174°7’37” E
