НидерландыProvincie Noord-HollandGemeente HaarlemmermeerAmsterdam Airport Schiphol52°18’40” N 4°45’46” E
3 января 2023 г., Нидерланды ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C
Excellent flight to Amsterdam seated in row 2. Rather cute breakfast served in a delft design box.
НидерландыProvincie Noord-HollandGemeente HaarlemmermeerAmsterdam Airport Schiphol52°18’48” N 4°45’42” E
3 января 2023 г., Нидерланды ⋅ ⛅ 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 setupЧитать далее
СингапурCentral Singapore Community Development CouncilBugisBras Basah1°17’30” N 103°51’34” E
4 января 2023 г., Сингапур ⋅ ☁️ 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.
СингапурCentral Singapore Community Development CouncilMarina BayOuter Roads1°17’2” N 103°51’54” E
5 января 2023 г., Сингапур ⋅ ☁️ 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 theЧитать далее
СингапурCentral Singapore Community Development Council1°18’2” N 103°51’34” E
6 января 2023 г., Сингапур ⋅ ☁️ 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 thingsЧитать далее
Новая ЗеландияAucklandNewtonFreemans Bay36°50’35” S 174°45’55” E
6 января 2023 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ 🌧 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 layoutЧитать далее
Новая ЗеландияNorthlandFar North DistrictWaitangiWaitangi Marae35°16’41” S 174°4’60” E
8 января 2023 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 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.
Новая ЗеландияNorthlandFar North DistrictWaitangiWilliam Hobson Memorial35°15’59” S 174°4’48” E
9 января 2023 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ☁️ 20 °C
Spent the morning at Waitangi, where the original treaty between the Maori and British was signed. Quite a moving, spiritual place, with the welcome being preceded by acknowledging the Creator.Читать далее
Новая ЗеландияAucklandNinety Mile Beach34°45’13” S 172°58’10” E
11 января 2023 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 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 placeЧитать далее
Новая ЗеландияNorthlandFar North DistrictRussellLong Beach35°15’43” S 174°7’37” E
12 января 2023 г., Новая Зеландия ⋅ ⛅ 21 °C
Woke to different light this morning, and a glorious sunrise awaited!
Took the ferry over to Russell this morning and walked to the far side of the spit. Had an very pretty cup of coffee on the beachЧитать далее
