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Swim Between the Flags for Wordless Wednesday *Linky

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Mar 062013

Swim Between the Flags for Wordless Wednesday *Linky

*On New Zealand (and Australia) beaches, we swim between the flags when we go to the beach, as that is the only area patrolled by the lifeguards. Swim Between the Flags Can you see the flags on the beach? Close up view (this is the closest together we have ever seen the flags placed. In between the flags is the lifeguard leaning on his jeep and the rescue boat). A school class comes to the beach and they swim between the flags: I know it’s all about safety, but somehow it’s funny to see all those people on the huge [Read More]

Moving Houses for Silly Sunday *Linky

Australasia, Jokes and pranks 22 Responses »

Feb 242013

Probably not the moving houses you were expecting, but I am pretty sure these dancing moving houses are the silliest thing I have seen this week. Moving Houses I took this photo yesterday at the Chinese Lantern Festival celebrating the Chinese New Year in Auckland, New Zealand. It’s a walking ad for Barfoot and Thompson Real Estate agency. When the “moving houses” saw me and my camera they stopped and posed. The thumbs up on the left “house” made sense to me, but what is the other guy doing with his hands? Here are a few more highlights from the [Read More]

A Week In Wellington – An Express Visit to New Zealand’s Capital City

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Feb 182013

A Week In Wellington - An Express Visit to New Zealand's Capital City

We just spent a week in Wellington, only we did it in two days. If I gave it a name, it would be express travel to the world’s southern most capital city. We hit the highlights and even had time to relax at the bar. A morning flight, followed by a Super Shuttle drop off at the cable car. First stop on of our “Week in Wellington” – The Cable Car: At the top, is the entrance to Wellington’s lovely Botanical Gardens. Being that we packed super light, all I had was a handbag, my niece a small backpack, so [Read More]

Funny Toilet Signs in Wellington New Zealand for Silly Sunday *Linky

Australasia, Travel Humor 17 Responses »

Feb 172013

Funny Toilet Signs in Wellington New Zealand for Silly Sunday *Linky

You never know where you will find funny toilet signs. Actually, I think a lot of it has to do with maturity and frame of mind. In the case of our trip to Wellington (New Zealand’s capital city), gender would play in as well. As a women who just got off a short flight from Auckland, I found this “Male Toilets Closed” sign to be hilarious. Would you say Funny Toilet Signs? I am guessing that had I been a male on a longer flight, I might have found it annoying rather than amusing. But I am not, so I [Read More]

Taranaki Wharf Jump Platform – Mountain Dew Guy Made Me Do It

Australasia, My Life is a bit of a Joke, Travel Humor 8 Responses »

Feb 152013

Taranaki Wharf Jump Platform - Mountain Dew Guy Made Me Do It

This week we were in Wellington and guess who leaped from the Taranaki Wharf Jump Platform? And see how the Mountain Dew Guy made me do it! Well, not exactly me, so if I was your guess, try again. This story has few players. The Cast: Mountain Dew Guy – played by the Mountain Dew rep who was handing out the beverage (“Mountain Dew Guy” seems more interesting than calling him Chuck.) The Cute Girl – played by my niece The Aunt – played by me The background: My amazing niece is visiting for a few months. With our girls [Read More]

The Meeting Of The Seas: Cape Reinga, The Top Of The North Island

Australasia, Photography 12 Responses »

Feb 082013

The Meeting Of The Seas: Cape Reinga, The Top Of The North Island

At Cape Reinga, the top of New Zealand’s North Island is the meeting of the seas. The Pacific flows down from the northeast, while the Tasman sea flows in from the northwest. It’s New Zealand’s most northern point and a stunning place to stand. Cape Reinga is considered to be the most spiritual place for all Maori (New Zealand’s indigenous people). For us, it was a destination long overdue. One of the best things about having my niece visiting is that she does the dishes we are once again touring New Zealand. We have lived in New Zealand for nearly [Read More]