Our first hike in New Zealand was to Lake Marian, a true 'mountain lake.' There were probably 30 or so people lounging in the area where the trail ends at the lake, but I think the view stunned everyone into silence - nobody was making any noise. Some text about Fiordland. Some text about Fiordland.Some text about Fiordland. Some text about Fiordland. Some text about Fiordland. Some text about Fiordland. Some text about Fiordland. Some text about Fiordland.Some text about Fiordland. Some text about Fiordland. Some text about Fiordland. Some text about Fiordland.
Like everyone else visiting Waiheke Island, we started our day on a ferry. Each ferry landing is like throwing open the gates to a theme park - hordes of tourists stream in, racing to be first to their intended destination. Fortunately for us, our intended destination was simply "a beach" and Waiheke is an island, so we were able to go with the flow. Drone flight over Huruhi Bay just off the coast of Auckland, New Zealand
Xurros con chocolate. We were quickly informed that this is a classic mid-day snack (not dessert), and it's true - there are xurrerias everywhere. Everyone we asked seemed to have a different opinion on which was best, so we just had to try several. Cooking classes, food tours, and other culinary delights from Barcelona
A solo hiking trip to Ithaca, NY and the Finger Lakes region
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