HollandaProvincie Noord-HollandGemeente HaarlemmermeerAmsterdam Airport Schiphol52°18’40” N 4°45’46” E
3 Ocak 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ⛅ 3 °C
Excellent flight to Amsterdam seated in row 2. Rather cute breakfast served in a delft design box.
HollandaProvincie Noord-HollandGemeente HaarlemmermeerAmsterdam Airport Schiphol52°18’48” N 4°45’42” E
3 Ocak 2023, Hollanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 setupOkumaya devam et
4 Ocak 2023, Singapur ⋅ ☁️ 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.
5 Ocak 2023, Singapur ⋅ ☁️ 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 theOkumaya devam et
SingapurCentral Singapore Community Development Council1°18’2” N 103°51’34” E
6 Ocak 2023, Singapur ⋅ ☁️ 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 thingsOkumaya devam et
Yeni ZelandaAucklandNewtonFreemans Bay36°50’35” S 174°45’55” E
6 Ocak 2023, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ 🌧 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 layoutOkumaya devam et
Yeni ZelandaNorthlandFar North DistrictWaitangiWaitangi Marae35°16’41” S 174°4’60” E
8 Ocak 2023, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 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.
9 Ocak 2023, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 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.Okumaya devam et
Yeni ZelandaAucklandNinety Mile Beach34°45’13” S 172°58’10” E
11 Ocak 2023, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 placeOkumaya devam et
Yeni ZelandaNorthlandFar North DistrictRussellLong Beach35°15’43” S 174°7’37” E
12 Ocak 2023, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 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 beachOkumaya devam et
