Category: Pacific
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Kepler Track, South Island New Zealand November 2016
After driving south to Lake Te Anau, I did two long day hikes along the Kepler Track. It is one of the ‘Great Walks’ tracks. My first walk began by crossing one of the many cable bridges. NZ must have a cable bridge engineering department! Soon I was hiking through a dense, mossy forest. The…
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New Zealand South Island November 2016
Welcome to Year Two of my global seeking adventure. Just one year ago I began by flying to New Zealand. I loved it, but needed more time to even scratch the surface of this big beautiful island nation. This time, I’ve allocated 3 more weeks to South Island, and three weeks to North Island. Here is…
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How to scatter your possessions around the world
As I travel, I have learned a few things that you may find helpful in your own travels. One is how to give away your possessions along the way, without even meaning to. Have you heard this joke?: Some people learn by reading books. We’ll call these ‘type C’ Other people learn by observing the…
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Pololu and Honokane Nui Valleys, Hawai‘i
Overlooking the coastline and beach at Pololu Valley. John Winter, my trusty geologist hiking buddy. Honokane Nui valley overlook. Bench courtesy Paul Arthur. Photo: courtesy Punynari Pretty, rocky trail. The Bamboo forest. Trail down into Honokane Nui valley is very steep–requiring ropes on some of the 70% grades. This picture does not convey just how…
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Bealey Spur track Arthur’s Pass, South Island, New Zealand
Arthur’s Pass, central South Island, New Zealand. Elegant highway bridge. Up on Arther’s Pass (mid-South Island), a nice little day hike. Typical braided glacial river valley. You see shallow surfaces roots often, due to the thin soil layer over glacial rock. Bealey Top Hut. It has a colorful past. And a colorful interior. I…