I love photography; it’s my favorite form of art. I have tremendous respect for those who are able to beautifully capture people, nature, and architecture. I’ve recently started to get serious about improving my photography skills. It’s coming along slowly but surely.
I’ve freely admitted that I backed out of the bungy jump in Rotorua. I also wrote of an opportunity to redeem myself in Queenstown, home of three different bungys. After almost a week in Queenstown, I still hadn’t mustered up the courage to jump. We were going to the Kawarau Bridge; my husband was [...]
Saddened by Queenstown in our rearview mirror, we were not really excited about going to Mt. Cook. We passed the Karawau Bungy, and drove through the wine and fruit region of Cromwell. There was a tug at our heartstrings. Not only had we fallen in love with Queenstown, but we made some wonderful friends.
My shins were uncomfortable from the equipment pressing so tightly, but that’s what you want when bungy jumping. Tightness. The harness around my waist was secure and ran the length of my legs, connecting it to my ankle restraints. I walked like a penguin closer to the edge; it was difficult to move at all. [...]
Kia ora! It seems like only yesterday that my husband and I were deciding where our next trip-of-a-lifetime would be. Thailand was mentioned. I thought Spain and Morocco or Greece and Turkey would be the ticket. We tabled the discussion when my husband was called to Dubai. He returned and was singing the praises [...]