United StatesWashingtonKing CountySeaTacSeattle–Tacoma International Airport47°26’59” N 122°18’32” W
August 4, 2016 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 25 °C
We are in our final preparations for our big trip! I am not promising anything, but I do have good intentions of making periodic posts on this travel blog so you can all see what we are up to and postRead more
New ZealandMatamata37°52’9” S 175°40’35” E August 14, 2016 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 13 °C
Well, Wi-Fi isn't as easy here as it is at home.
Today we visited Hobbits. 😃 A fun tour, but definitely not enough time. I would have loved to spend more time here to get some unique scenicRead more
Valerie Ott
Well finally you updated your blog! i was beginning to think you we're secretly having a "stay-cation" in Kent!!! Ha ha! Nice face mike, good thing Mel is so adorable, the picture is salvageable!! Have fun guys..
Boys are enjoying your pix and would love to see the inside of Bilbo's house. Right now they are both complaining of minor ear aches. Maybe too much pool time. What would you do? Pain reliever is good but then it wears off. Do you have a magic cure or should we just go to the doc's? Other than that we are having a great time with them. Pump track, open invitation to a friend's pool, horses, motorcycles, and a new 11 yr-old friend next door. Life here is good! Today Karl had his first horse riding lesson and Iz went with us to buy a new snowmobile trailer. Happy Birthday Grandpa. And Happy 20th Anniversary to you two.
Last night the boys prayed you would not fall off the Earth, since you're actually standing upside down. Mike, looks like the blood may rushing to your head. ha ha Love you. Mom
New ZealandWaikatoTaupo38°41’17” S 176°3’54” E August 18, 2016 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
Tomorrow (8/19), we drive up to the north part of the North Island. Here are some photo highlights from our week here at Lake Taupo.
1. Huka Falls
Torangi National Park:
2. From Whakapapa Ski areaRead more
Whoops! .... I wasn't finished! Ha! .... HAPPY 20TH ANNIVERSARY M & M!!! HAVE FUN!!! LOVE YOU!!! ~Mother Hubbard & Mr. Stubbs ❤️💛💚💙💜
New ZealandNorth Auckland35°56’3” S 174°20’56” E
August 22, 2016 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌙 26 °C
Today we headed out to see glowworms. On our way, we stopped in at the tourist attraction Hundertwasser's Toilets. LOL!
Exploring Waipu Caves was so fun. We waited seven minutes for our eyes toRead more
New ZealandAucklandWaimoau Stream34°26’1” S 172°40’38” E
August 23, 2016 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Today we headed up to the northern most part of the island - to the Cape Reinga lighthouse.
This part of the ocean is where the Tasman Sea and the South Pacific meet. It's hard to tell in the photo,Read more
New ZealandNorthlandFar North DistrictRussellMaiki Hill35°14’34” S 174°7’12” E
August 24, 2016 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Today we explored the town of Russell, the town across the water from where we are staying. We took the vehicle ferry over. There is also a passenger ferry, or you can take the long way and driveRead more
Jennifer Traynor What a fun adventure you had in Russell? Meet anyone named Jack? Wouldn't it be cool to say, "I met Jack from Russell!"?😉
Hello from your husband. This looks really cool! -Mike!
Valerie Ott Well, Wednesday will be here before you know it!! I'm gonna miss my walking buddy!! This trip has been a long time in the planning stages, the take off is almost here!!! yay for both of you
Ready to follow, friend!