Stunning view of Napier, the city that rose from the sea. Prior to the 1913 earthquake, it was an island. Then, in about 30 seconds, the quake that destroyed the city bequeathed the locals with a huge new tract of land.
My little secret: I’m a bit of an introvert. I push myself to be more “out there,” but, in general, I’m more of an observer and a reflector than a doer and a talker. As a result, even on a cruise ship with open seating, I...
We are standing on the concrete walkways through the geothermal vents at Te Puia, in Rotorua, New Zealand. The geyser is erupting (or “playing,” as the locals say), sending two white, billowing shafts of steam into the chilly morning air...
Instead of lining up to be piled like cordwood on one of the ship’s bus tours today, we chose to trust our first day in port to Paul of Tauranga Tasting Tours. It was a great choice, because we got personalized attention for about half of what...
