https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011 daily 0.75 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1347254951367-2HXIFEV8M5KFRCMB1O0X/P1020495.JPG New Zealand 2011 - Transient https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-1 monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354182412731-WA9QFV9PQN5I82G3TFDY/P1000522.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #1: Preparing For The Trip Of A Lifetime Takes A Lifetime Packing For Two! https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-2 monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354183214545-N89I75H9IT3SIO0VRU5U/P1000581.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... Australian Sunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354183118309-UVBRS3CDX0OTX0A3HBDN/P1000526.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... Last Goodbyes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354183154362-M5R4NWPH7I6MEKGFQHRG/P1000533.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... On Our Way! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354183240435-SM0AU4ZZ4I31C4XL0Y3K/P1000612.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... Can I Nap Through Customs? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352185586569-NO3BGWPSL9UMA0547T9Z/P1000526.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... - Last Goodbyes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352185586833-LBZXKID4OR1PYTEV27JK/P1000533.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... - On Our Way! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352185586874-5SDJVFSBIOFBVG1IS2JQ/P1000545.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... - Life Is Good https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352185586934-9AGDALCZKJDN291DHPA2/P1000559.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... - Our "Soul Plane" Check-In https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352185586832-LODW54MCW1H9GP7NICZD/P1000589.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... - Sunrise From The Sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352185586905-ORQ1WD448U9TGKQGAI9D/P1000581.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... - Australian Sunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352185597216-M0RNYF0AG2Y1NF10YP3Z/P1000593.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... - Landing In Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352185597511-ZUYFLTD4DRNCGXPEGZA5/P1000598.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... - Free Shower! In the Sydney airport a shower is available in the bathroom for all your hygienic needs. I took a peek and it was actually very clean. I have to admit, I was slightly tempted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352185597568-QL02BBJIGTMAIE597UM7/P1000599.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... - I'm Surprised We Don't Have These In America. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352185599783-H2H2KGJP8NNUL0N4MBBO/P1000612.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... - Can I Nap Through Customs? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352185600231-A4E2NTS83U2RJC7QLPQK/P1000614.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... - Our Rental Car, Scottie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354183185104-6051OOXJFJ63AMBLGFYR/P1000545.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #2: We Made It To New Zzzzzzzzzz.......... Life Is Good https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-3 monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352220558520-MQM1XZKKCH3XAMDMHRDO/P1000722.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! Christchurch Has Good Scents https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352220451811-N7OYCJ87YCCVBG7JDHAJ/P1000621.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! The Height Of Elegance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352220495937-6B1NC7UTSFJOGXPLM0WC/P1000654.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! Breakfast In The Square https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352220607707-K4ATV2M7S5QY65602W9R/P1000776.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! The Sun Also Sets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244865231-RML4NSCF3RRJW9RA8YXM/P1000618.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - Our Glass Egg Bathroom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244865772-9YE9SCDENWI7RIQSAWZI/P1000621.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - The Height Of Elegance Notice the sliding glass door to the "bathroom" on the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244865831-O6LNA6R6MN2AP7WDN97J/P1000654.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - Breakfast In The Square Christchurch Cathedral towers behind us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244865883-HUXXXSEKZXMGJ2SVAQ05/P1000655.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - Stepping Into The Christchurch Cathedral https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244865860-A0IHQ6MYFQBSX04MU32E/P1000670.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - The Pounamu Shell Cabinet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244865370-1D7H2P6O6BSQ420YT6UM/P1000674.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - Heading Up The Spire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244875447-QVYU74W11NEH3BH0NN9F/P1000675.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - We're Half Way There! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244875570-YD67UCR1AX4NARERW6LX/P1000687.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - Water Sculpture Outside The Art Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244876770-HR1U1FGCJHJU9X3APKK6/P1000693.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - Christchurch Botanic Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244880050-H26LKJMROKSOQ14IKMKB/P1000704.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - In The Limbs Of Nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244878846-62TIW9U0FHVRUX4UHMJM/P1000715.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - They Grow 'Em Big Here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244881829-WF0CIQJ87OZ54G29BQPK/P1000722.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - Christchurch Has Good Scents Enjoying the rose garden in the Christchurch Botanic Garden. Mary Lou would have loved it here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244887906-QHZMWKZLSWOILY1QVPJU/P1000736.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - In The Wizard's Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244890594-JRRS53H3H411KQCLM18E/P1000739.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - Rock On! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244890965-R5U3GP5C01QQ5SSXZ4UA/P1000745.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - Finally, A Sign That Sums Me Up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244891124-8F046AF4O8CIK6TE9I1R/P1000754.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - That's Right! This Brand Of Cheese Is Tasty. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244896023-V13I4HVZF8KQGW8TB3AP/P1000759.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - Ginger Beer! Enjoying a drink and meal at Dux De Lux in Christchurch. Life doesn't get better than this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244899170-2S2XVLUJVXH26SCH23BL/P1000760.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - The Meal From Heaven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244900575-WNL98DDZFVKY6UEZB14R/P1000776.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - The Sun Also Sets Enjoying the lazy sunset in Christchurch. We're going to enjoy the very long days that await us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244903194-8F7CVQQHO9L7E3XRLM3Q/P1000779.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - Alice Being Her Saint-Like Self https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352244903356-QXBIVS2LTUTF5UAMPMC5/P1000783.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #3: This Is Only The First Day! - Hotel So In The Background. Pink Floor! https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-4 monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352354795175-96UWU2PG02SQ19AIZJLJ/P1000969.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again Katie: Shaken, Not Stirred https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352354178443-UIFDL66LT16RS8ILZEDU/P1000863.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again ???? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355159774-C4QFDBZ6MORSQ5375B5V/P1000818.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - Teacher For A Day...Errr...Fifteen Minutes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355160037-5FRNUFM7WVVRFD9PYMKG/P1000820.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - A Sizable Kiwi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355160039-ZYZ3HML549LLSHWGVO01/P1000836.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - When Sheep Attack! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355160063-FZ6UDBZELCTE5VY23YI7/P1000844.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - The Glorious Vegetation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355160073-0NICL9CAQHC1ZPKEFS6Z/P1000857.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - View From Bellbird Shelter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355159783-HK520UPZNQTSHHF0ECNL/P1000863.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - ???? This is one of my favorite pictures from this trip so far. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355171782-X0UPPJW32UI5LQ53UDKG/P1000864.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - View From Summit Road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355172117-W5KT8J04V14UBR3GWOYB/P1000892.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - A Sailboat In Akaroa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355172365-TOYB83PMQRFD39T4EEVA/P1000894.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - Chips & Vinegar! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355176693-PKJMXB92N373YW40LNM2/P1000896.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - View From Onuku Farm Hostel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355177795-URQR4NVSORIOGC5LEOYS/P1000918.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - Picture Perfect These trees were in view from our walk around the Onuku Farm Hostel grounds. A living painting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355179820-ORRH9EFW6J7L2L5Y0C9L/P1000922.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - Sunset On The Bay Another view from the Onuku Farm Hostel grounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355183880-YKCWXJLPHE948SVVIMK7/P1000937.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - Caught In The Act! The "act" being getting ready for a hike. Highly suspicious, methinks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355186044-BY3P16SC5B0LBGC3AB1V/P1000943.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - On The Ridge Walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355186545-CFT7CXY6YFP36MK32MRJ/P1000952.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - Katie Takes The Look Out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355189385-VWDCOB5EZL9EDOQJ76JJ/P1000955.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - View From Look Out Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355193348-Q9V6LM3U169VY6YM5DPY/P1000961.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - A Shared Joy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355194575-TCJRJUFGU92MEE3US17R/P1000962.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - Alice Gets Edgy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355197355-W58TBKKJQWG05Y53Y1H9/P1000968.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - Fangorn Forest Below See those toppled trees? It looks like Saruman has been at it again. Where are the Ents when you need them? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355201843-NTBBTRJ1GAQGI9NTI1QC/P1000969.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - Katie: Shaken, Not Stirred https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355203368-BZJ6JZDWMZNVA2I7I6G0/P1000974.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - At Peace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355205016-9RHSEYEOEJEIRTGEOH67/P1000981.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - END The end of the Ridge Walk. Not sunny, but happy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355207587-N7GEDCZHHV5BACYWFPFG/P1000994.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - Enjoying The Hostel Fire https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355207150-F2T0F7OKT0SPY5R3YLT2/P1010001.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - Katie Reading In The Hostel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355214732-0DB8C4NI0RSKB5CB7GWX/P1010002.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - Akaroa Cemetery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355217093-R6ZHC1GV7EVL3K0M5TB1/P1010006.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - Katie Regrets Her Dissenter Status Even in death? Can't we all just get along? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355219105-ZSSQBP6WONBT1QMPWKPX/P1010012.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - Entryway To Onuku Farm Hostel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355219661-M4395LF9D2B447A6430C/P1010015.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again - Onuku Hostel Room Have a hot water bottle to warm your toes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352355009319-MCGAMN856TPY369HVPRP/P1000981.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again The End Of The Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352354596483-Z3K0YX6CP3XA14MVVF0D/P1000892.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again A Sailboat In Akaroa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352354873941-UZ0KB21WWFBMJY1UMEWZ/P1000955.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #4: Akaroa...On The Road Again View From Look Out Rock https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-5 monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593689205-2AMQTBEVCB6EOXHAWA6L/P1010164.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... Window To The Gods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593459542-SD2OJ00YG2XR2G2SJHWX/P1010070.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... Church Of The Good Shepard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593857769-J3DYXI2OF3OVA50JTON0/P1010022.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... - Our Outdoor Shower Experience It may not look like much, but the water was hot and the space was clean. A very nice shower, indeed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593857790-R175HGY09J6ND6THO22L/P1010040.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... - At The Buskers Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593857752-MLLZ30QGXXHZZJ2FOBGO/P1010032.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... - Pedro Tochas - Portugal's #1 Clown https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593858320-BMRAKNNW2ZE5ROM8DGNK/P1010043.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... - Daredevil Chicken Group! She's whipping her husband into shape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593857828-0CEWMDE5G2AXPI53YYED/P1010052.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... - A View From The Road A quick photo op on our drive out to Mt. Cook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593858454-PPZ0AQT7XMMGMP31R6ER/P1010060.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... - Wee, Little Scottie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593871758-1GA1PWVNZNJB36EM1WG6/P1010070.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... - Church Of The Good Shepard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593872719-L0RO048ZH5KTXC3SC646/P1010087.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... - A Cairn-ucopia of Beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593870346-YX5ECX7AFL8JBM0HYUP9/P1010108.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... - Lake Pukaki https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593875887-9RICBSRWRCJH53LSRNDI/P1010123.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... - Entering The Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593874818-8U50I50UEJU9IIFBGGXH/P1010138.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... - Dinner In The Food Shelter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593870537-CR0NN76XW83BJXCVAG49/P1010164.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... - Window To The Gods Our view as the clouds opened up to reveal the mountains. Unbelievable! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593374700-JSHSBVITX5QRAVK8GJ4J/P1010040.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... At The Buskers Festival! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352593606007-WNE92QP6EIXEUC5F730V/P1010108.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #5: Up, Up, And Away... Lake Pukaki https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-6 monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689965685-7GON0MR2H58NUBGLQD77/P1010186.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - Our First Full View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689965726-ZNSS52M266OI0I1GQLVT/P1010194.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - Unbelievable https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689965748-H2MMEVJM51H902GUSX9I/P1010197.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - A Valley Of Beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689966408-4JYBMA383E0B9C3TW872/P1010198.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - The Stuff Of Dreams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689965774-UFZQILMUKJ6Z0LGSMQTW/P1010203.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - Crazy Beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689994093-0MHZEHH05C1XCI62GQW6/P1010225.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - Katie Attempts A Crossing You can see Alice talking to the nice old lady from Dunedin at the end of the bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689980220-FSX99VKYT0IEY73LECSZ/P1010220.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - Suspension Bridge #2 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689979662-5NV830H784A6N0LACY6S/P1010211.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - Avalanche! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689965658-O3YKTVELU0Y3SBLXIE6M/15_AlicesUglyFaceinfrontofMtCook.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - Alice And Mount Cook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689995982-70QK7TQ3IIYYQYG68SCD/P1010227.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - Mount Cook Peaks Through https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689981130-LPO4WGZ3C56BLO0JNBSB/P1010261.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - Alice Skipping Rocks You can see Hooker Glacier in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689995792-DNRU884EHQQE7S3O0NQX/P1010263.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - Katie And Hooker Glacier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689984419-0PTIKASHQ53EXIZETY0X/P1010285.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - Vegetation Extravaganza! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689992070-8X3JX5DJ4RIAGSBDU2CZ/P1010290.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - Alice Says Goodbye To Mt. Cook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689982082-CB00CN20M0CSCNGVJLRY/P1010297.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - A Hanging Glacier There were several hanging glaciers on the sides of the mountains. This is a close-up view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352689981295-RTFGC6XTMJ5N1YA4JQFK/P1010307.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens - The End Of Heaven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352684018667-2DR078ZK2Q71ZY38KUHZ/P1010227.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens Mount Cook Peaks Through https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352596012812-Q6JIHCBM774WPREDDBNM/P1010194.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens Unbelievable https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352596297665-O9OVXIHCJU9EB8PTXM0V/P1010307.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens The End Of Heaven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352596236402-DC7K7NWCV4IE1ABJKKLR/P1010261.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #6: Hike To The Heavens Alice Skipping Rocks https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-7 monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352596798409-CKI4FNFV5NTBR3IPTYFM/P1010334.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #7: Ice Is Nice Glacial Ice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352683617396-HZ9RDIC94HKPQJZ41UCC/P1010396.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #7: Ice Is Nice Sittin' Pretty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352690762737-UCHIS63U9LR5TJ2Y1ZWZ/P1010356.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #7: Ice Is Nice - Chilly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352690762792-2IYF5BGQO4YMX10MR7R8/P1010334.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #7: Ice Is Nice - Glacial Ice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352690762641-U28ABGGN3A6HXFU1IU3Q/P1010358.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #7: Ice Is Nice - It Tastes Fresh And Clean! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352690762938-17MCWXBQXK50DZ19D7VF/P1010384.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #7: Ice Is Nice - A Rolled Iceberg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352690772626-OHUKB4N5EACTUUGSA96H/P1010396.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #7: Ice Is Nice - Sittin' Pretty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352690774190-EEANVNUOXPY5QTT6QRZK/P1010407.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #7: Ice Is Nice - The Birth Of An Iceberg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352690774610-AWLX61U0ZSYHARM8QZBU/P1010408.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #7: Ice Is Nice - Gorgeous https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352690762573-VCFPJMR774FWVCFVNK3X/P1010312.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #7: Ice Is Nice - White Horse Hill Campground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352690781081-8OQHBE6XQJ4VV3WCQTBT/P1010426.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #7: Ice Is Nice - Hike From The Bus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352690762416-0N1WILD38E5C41PA7NI1/P1010146.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #7: Ice Is Nice - A Happy Hobbit Treebeard knows all the hot spots around Mt. Cook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352690781890-HS9PRAGBXNLD2PGU393F/P1010430.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #7: Ice Is Nice - View From The Hermitage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352596948916-CD7FIY3EH7YA5J895L5X/P1010407.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #7: Ice Is Nice The Birth Of An Iceberg https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-8 monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352598244376-3MKFVIFUH9ZAZKUX183V/P1010498.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing Little Blue Penguins! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352694915288-Q8OH3OKLH4OE6LHZ7ZBI/P1010432.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing - Our Friendly Neighbor Here's the little chap that was so adorable in the campsite next to us before we left Mt. Cook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352694915324-EGDHI9FEXTJ2DSORNX43/P1010435.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing - The Face Of Defeat This was only my second traffic ticket in my entire life. Thanks a lot, New Zealand. Actually, the man was very nice. And in case you're curious, I was going the equivalent of 70mph in a 62mph zone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352694915322-8LA9UOAVMPSD2X0XQ1TT/P1010441.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing - For Shame, Little Girl! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352694915363-38313ZCJR6PP7FT3KJEA/P1010468.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing - Old Bones Backpackers Best hostel ever! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352694930799-GD58BPGJBT9F7C0GZFNY/P1010486.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing - Inside Old Bones Inside our hostel. Lovely! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352694931047-RTM7VCJEIJ2XWR10QZU7/P1010489.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing - Our Snack/Dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352694915381-GGLVP2FLBTOA862166D1/P1010478.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing - Yellow-Eyed Penguin View Point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352694917269-963DLGUJ9X0SVSPU0U1M/P1010479.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing - And We Have Landing! A yellow-eyed penguin arrives on shore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352694929727-BSTCAIGVR9WKJQ5KK3W3/P1010483.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing - A Surprise Guest! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352694932255-JHARUYJ750SZ161ALIRI/P1010491.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing - Do We Blend In? I was going for a frightened penguin look. Instead I just look...sickly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352694936263-GLRAZ9TSHK55HP9Z7TIJ/P1010493.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing - Blue Penguin Viewing Spot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352694942048-1NAIGZQE4SQS78ZHSD2J/P1010498.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing - Little Blue Penguins! Thanks to Katie, we have photographic evidence of our encounter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352694943971-I6DZGDKHORHOU5TO6CDK/P1010501.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing - Adorable https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352598089120-5A3JYKE5OOT2KUUJK2EB/P1010478.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing Yellow-Eyed Penguin Viewpoint https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352598031840-1Z4XCNXQSJGHRBIP6IQQ/P1010441.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing For Shame, Little Girl! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352598165665-U2KCJSO5Z3E610XFNOFO/P1010483.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #8: Penguin Crossing A Surprise Guest! https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-9 monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352598649332-QQRYYNI8Q5DZ5Y8X7B0C/P1010562.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory Damn, This Tastes Gouda! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352683214799-YFHCIX3YSJMR876ZMLNB/P1010637.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory End Of The Otago Peninsula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352598848225-2WV85VA7Z8VL6A57IW0R/P1010676.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory Back To Our Roots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695951959-U9HAO99QZ5D14UDYU9F6/P1010505.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - Queen For A Day Katie snaps a shot of me writing from outside the window while I sit in the cozy hostel. Thanks for making me breakfast, honey! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695951927-9J1ALOU84VRIV0CGI750/P1010524.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - Katie's L.L. Bean Ad https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695952704-3PRIWCH1YIH35Y8UI4JP/P1010545.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - Alice In Wonderland At the Oamaru Botanic Gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695952229-UTO0TUN7LVDGJB6HCWB9/P1010556.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - This Picture Is Cheesy Katie sneaks a picture of the cheese in the cheese making factory. She's stealthy like that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695952473-BKWO89XVHW4EP86UB20G/P1010562.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - Damn, This Tastes Gouda! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695952550-PVG8TI9RS9I6QB1GU3Z1/P1010588.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - The Moeraki Boulders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695963759-B7BGBKDI275KE4ERZQAY/P1010592.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - Striker Shoots For A Goal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695964566-3471FS8BCDMKA4VFAESH/P1010596.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - On Top Of The World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695964685-NZV5MXQ8B8Z5PEUPE2RU/P1010605.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - The Birth Of Alice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695965722-RVCC8QV0F61K253AX1XQ/P1010609.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - Nature's Playground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695966735-CA12HROKI5VALF2QIFTD/P1010613.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - CHOCOLATE! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695981374-6HQKB21EICAGLLORPCGW/P1010615.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - Where To Start? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695978232-P0HIOYHBAG284FKV8LA1/P1010623.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - Chocolate AND Style! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695978595-6HL828YSMMRPOXGEN9YI/P1010637.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - End Of The Otago Peninsula https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695975052-7AOP2QIIPK1WG1KBWXIQ/P1010675.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - Our Drive Home Along The Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352695982965-9BJH3TNP3KDCNKQWVGH1/P1010676.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory - Back To Our Roots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352598722646-PDPPW2XV0LN7C2WGP0RR/P1010596.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory On Top Of The World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352598773156-RCBABTD3T03DKAZFFOL4/P1010613.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #9: Alice And The Chocolate Factory CHOCOLATE! https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-10 monthly 0.5 2025-10-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352682595239-UUHY03H7QESDOQQ3V193/P1010788.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #10: A Lazy Day? Alice And The Arch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352682537732-UIOGF0X95BKDU9TYX6DL/P1010731.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #10: A Lazy Day? Back Away Slowly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352871402583-Q8BHY5B9J2NPVLMGCGXR/P1010701.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #10: A Lazy Day? - Lighthouse At Nugget Point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352871402631-Q6PCTLBJ7DOTDCBY4A3N/P1010711.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #10: A Lazy Day? - The Nuggets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352871402710-EE0GEKWZVAU7TRZSV1TZ/P1010712.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #10: A Lazy Day? - On The Lookout https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352871402756-1JNRAKUI6LOOAZ389N4F/P1010731.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #10: A Lazy Day? - Back Away Slowly https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352871402902-PY9BKFD5FSV78PVHXU56/P1010732.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #10: A Lazy Day? - Surat Bay Beach Walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352871402810-04BKSLZESEJDXUUDFE34/P1010748.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #10: A Lazy Day? - Crazy Girls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352871402869-EYZI662AX057CN54OIWM/P1010750.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #10: A Lazy Day? - Across The Sands https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352871413577-0857CGAVE0AOB2QW2F20/P1010771.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #10: A Lazy Day? - Livin' On The Edge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352871413688-Y3OC9HVZPO3X7P7TAQMN/P1010773.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #10: A Lazy Day? - Our Own Private Point https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352871413858-I4G71FRD77B5G1JEHUGS/P1010788.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #10: A Lazy Day? - Alice And The Arch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352871417497-4TKFNTTTWZUEGIG0EH6M/P1010795.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #10: A Lazy Day? - Endless Sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352871418539-F7LDEJOYOMYOMK6VLWZG/P1010799.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #10: A Lazy Day? - Reflecting On Surat Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352682424506-YTHL443G6MZCW1R0JHD3/P1010748.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #10: A Lazy Day? Crazy Girls! https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-11 monthly 0.5 2025-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352871983347-V6Y2Z3NPGEVJ8XA7L2H9/P1010914.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #11: Rain, Rain, Go Away! McLean Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352872084730-S74ZA8PW4OUH7C9GNUXW/P1010953.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #11: Rain, Rain, Go Away! Manapouri Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352872243044-P6NEWOEJ05H4R2QT0SZI/P1010834.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #11: Rain, Rain, Go Away! - Joy & Dave & Alice Here I am with the nice English couple we had breakfast with. Joy and I washed the dishes together. A Smashing good time. Cheers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352872243253-GN7RLF2LT8UFNU2PUZ0R/P1010869.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #11: Rain, Rain, Go Away! - Purakaunui Falls The most photographed falls in New Zealand. It's lovely, but we've seen much better falls since then. I'm going to guess it's the most photographed because it is easy to get to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352872243392-J8BW7JGVVYCVNQ3LJXPC/P1010896.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #11: Rain, Rain, Go Away! - Waterlogged I love this picture with its blurred water spots on the lens. It adds to the feel of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352872243365-PGRY5RVNSFA4LHTFHHXE/P1010914.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #11: Rain, Rain, Go Away! - McLean Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352872243490-6K24FAAX8844GVDX8AYK/P1010929.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #11: Rain, Rain, Go Away! - Oh, Deer Venison ranches are seen often on our travels around the countryside. They are odd sights to see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352872243864-OMQF4PIUGIIYEYCEHISS/P1010934.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #11: Rain, Rain, Go Away! - Wood Stock I love me some fire! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352872259757-S35GDEN20EAPDEX5W0UC/P1010939.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #11: Rain, Rain, Go Away! - The View From Our Cabin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352872258218-VH0C3MG7SL48HD0V9CIP/P1010944.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #11: Rain, Rain, Go Away! - Inside Our Cabin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352872254179-ZI1J6D4Q7FV0J71QJF1T/P1010953.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #11: Rain, Rain, Go Away! - Manapouri Lake https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-12 monthly 0.5 2025-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352872902088-GFSEIP2K0DB1DG6HP7OO/P1020047.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence Doubtful Sound At A Distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352873506000-IBDWBDEOQ1MBCZPN8TMC/P1020186.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence I Spy A Katie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352873046833-7X1IZ80F8KJXWXFK6SAZ/P1020050.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence The Fiordland Navigator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352872765892-CA8EV6J8ZORQ5W5INBII/P1010968.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence Breakfast at Cathedral Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352873259133-98DYRADXFHLJ7N4JZ0GG/P1020154.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence Fur Seal Colony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352873355753-TGJKJWOVN0S4WK4HDQK4/P1020155.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence Where The Sound Meets The Sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352873118872-7POJWI4EFMOMTW16EWAK/P1020093.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence Happy Ladies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352873166133-AEZ7UVPN67JO2276ZRIU/P1020101.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence Outward Bound https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1352873618512-GS7O5EY5FKXTTVOO620B/P1020194.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence Calm Waters But For Our Ripples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284369005-ZIXTKJRTYIBIUL2MCQZ0/P1010968.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Breakfast At Cathedral Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284369027-5INP9BWFYJ6HYA12YAGR/P1010976.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Lake Manapouri https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284369162-ROLWVVEC7F2L483440KK/P1010993.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Rock Rainbow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284369065-MP5IWS1UA02PV9UQZFLH/P1020008.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Across The Lake We Go https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284369110-306B8E9U2JJJZAYD9W3R/P1020021.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - First Glimpse Of A Tree Slide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284369067-FAPHAZEOOBW73T2PM94G/P1020040.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Thick Rain Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284378025-L8CCGR0UNM6L4Y5ARDDK/P1020047.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Doubtful Sound At A Distance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284381493-NEYMHDZHX3QWT3SLZBGT/P1020050.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - The Fiordland Navigator https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284384101-3NK4JK8VUHQCOQJH3I93/P1020058.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Bunk Mates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284384790-2DNM6M7D0A5VNXXGCK96/P1020060.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Hot Tea & Muffins! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284387033-NJZQ1T9BDQDYEMU1PEF7/P1020061.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Enjoying The View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284389567-RWZK5EDNILI4FLTA2PFO/P1020064.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - What A Life! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284391111-AYXTWWUA7UQLDM4EEBEL/P1020069.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - A Beautiful Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284395025-2K8UYO8Q0O81E7KV1Y0H/P1020081.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - On The Deck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284395294-KBKA4OVG6QI98J2DNZHS/P1020088.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Doubtful Sound https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284396406-8S82QMD1G9HL2GUNF2VK/P1020093.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Happy Ladies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284397276-1KT962053GOQLADUZFPJ/P1020101.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Outward Bound https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284408882-CC8WBD299FCH5YI8GWRN/P1020110.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Banana Boats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284432719-L5LOPQA2WRGUFQCHGVJD/P1020113.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Cat And Mouse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284438135-5R65II4G6WC4385TF0BJ/P1020129.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - The Little Paddlers That Could https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284415173-EK6IORRYSEW01GSY4YP7/P1020133.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Ready To Dry Off https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284404650-LYZZRMERNO6ALXLTOMFK/P1020146.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - The End Of The Earth This was our view heading out to the Tasman Sea. As you can see, it looks like the world just drops away up ahead. Eerie... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284417546-FGV2YUGUO6W6P1WCN0J4/P1020154.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Fur Seal Colony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284409465-0R12XN1M5Y5P9P0C7I7X/P1020155.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Where The Sound Meets The Sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284431421-2MUAH5WMGQE3COEFX4XS/P1020159.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Coastal Beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284435432-ZYKF275KDDKALPCW5678/P1020161.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Rock Star https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284420652-6RQ4F944LSX50MU9S8A3/P1020164.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Buffet! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284410691-SUQ15WD5G536WQ2DZQL4/P1020166.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Sunset On The Sound https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284421378-QZ5SJKNSAGA4UG4CH167/P1020182.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Overcast And Even More Beautiful https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284428501-RUHSFRZ11FU4IUUS3CHE/P1020186.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - I Spy A Katie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284430381-7G0QEUYIESPL7MI6EJ3Q/P1020194.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Calm Waters But For Our Ripples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284426459-648L60XA09BZFWGLHGGV/P1020196.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Glorious https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284404762-I1MXR1BF86XXNA4ZM4TB/P1020205.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Reflecting On The Silence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284412807-S8H9AW4P086J8DD33CSZ/P1020226.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - A Tree Slide Up Close https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353284430685-NRT459SZ05MT9QZ32Q9P/P1020237.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #12: Sound Of Silence - Katie Charts Our Course https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-13 monthly 0.5 2025-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353285593126-4C0WEEX8LF1OM0EL2261/P1020252.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #13: Ramping Up Venison Pie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353285699338-HYU4460UO68C6U8YZZ8G/P1020252.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #13: Ramping Up - Venison Pie! Notice the V on top of the pie to denote the filling. Clever! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353285699370-YM4G1AB9N8K8P8BYTALX/P1020255.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #13: Ramping Up - We Scream For Ice Cream https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353285699349-TSQQ8HAYW77CLYBQN0PS/P1020244.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #13: Ramping Up - Boom Box For a cool 5 bucks, I bought this little ipod "stereo" at Target before our trip. For all my coworkers reading this blog: It has the frequency response of a 16mm optical soundtrack. Not so hot, but definitely nice when you want to listen to some music as you do the dishes or play some cards. We aren't complaining. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353285699386-C5A1MDDA9UL9CF7G2XVY/P1020261.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #13: Ramping Up - Packing For Milford Track Decisions, decisions... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353285699431-FOCRSADSTYDA3NGYN7E2/P1020262.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #13: Ramping Up - Last Minute Posting This was the only place that had wifi available in all of Manapouri (as far as I know). $18 NZ dollars for 2 hours!!! Highway robbery!! Feel free to donate to the "aknztrip blog fund" at www.thistripisbleedingusdry.com. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353285630326-PBP4LDLB2NZCM26DH073/P1020255.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #13: Ramping Up We Scream For Ice Cream https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-14 monthly 0.5 2025-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353286817075-W7JWB536ZF5VEBI1QX3K/P1020330.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 Katie Is Lured Toward The "Dead Marshes" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287105610-4YHU04531M7KO9NGOGEK/P1020267.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - Nervous Anticipation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287105924-8WH7LCDRNMCGIHKTX8HN/P1020270.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - The Boat From Te Anau Downs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287105946-K438AA1X5G2R42KZWNWR/P1020278.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - And We're Off! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287105898-S2XZH0P6AXCF1BJ1UOJE/P1020279.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - Greenery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287105952-CIHXZER9LIR0UUKZ8141/P1020290.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - River Green That underwater line you see is a full grown tree that at some point fell and now chills at the bottom of the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287106587-0K0FGGLMOMDGJFK4M5HO/P1020305.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - Isn't It Amossing? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287117007-9DMDOG4VERP1RAWJAARC/P1020307.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - Nature's Carpet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287123339-E0D9KS5UXMGZ48RADQ75/P1020309.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - I Think I See A Hobbit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287126288-K6QROO9IENGP5JN4NN8C/P1020310.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - Clinton Hut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287128594-X225Y2Y66HABSZ65UC46/P1020322.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - Bogging Around https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287132626-790M6GKQ0F3Y4RY2IOEW/P1020324.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - A Close Encounter Of The Boggish Kind https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287136303-0LJJNALN6V9O4PZ0UE4C/P1020330.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - Katie Is Lured Toward The "Dead Marshes" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287144597-YMMTXVDGH8X9A0NY135H/P1020336.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - Rockin' River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287154510-NUBO8NFB0Z55BIPI84D6/P1020344.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - A Cormorant Or Shag Bird It was about the size of a hawk. It sat in the rain and at one point threw back its head and took a drink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287146000-2SBXWLPS7Q14AQKNUCZS/P1020348.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - Rockin' The Color Here was a cool black, white, and orange rock we found by the river. Lovely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287156865-7ASSTPFSPLLKJQM2HH1F/P1020353.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 - Bunks At Clinton Hut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353287984974-YBIY21P9T16VUDQN89GH/P1020348.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 Rockin' The Color https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353286436639-GWRITQUJKW8FETHVCWZJ/P1020279.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 Greenery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353286735190-45MXNB651L1QYQI75ZSL/P1020353.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 Bunks At Clinton Hut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353286326839-WFTIVZ3XEONICHXDGS5J/P1020278.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 And We're Off! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353286574238-TA19FCIBK55QGFYGUDIV/P1020309.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #14: Milford Track - Day 1 I Think I See A Hobbit! https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-15 monthly 0.5 2025-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387586623-DQRIE1YVTDAJ4MHCVV8X/P1020529.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 Amazing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387860471-8CKIPIEKCADM0RMAUJQI/P1020370.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Departing Clinton Hut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387860802-AI0GU7TWS1YG0287DL9N/P1020371.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Rushing River As you can see, the previous day's rain added a lot of height and speed to the river alongside the trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387860936-F63SSOZKSZTBBQG9AX7G/P1020377.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Branching Out A close-up view of the rain forest surrounding us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387860810-JEBJ45OPC3Q79NMDLUMQ/P1020382.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Waterway Katie nailed the water effect in this picture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387860772-KKFPRRO8YVTZ4ERXKDBS/P1020386.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - The Freshest Water Around https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387860921-8UOLLWW5KF6L5V17YY4P/P1020399.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Beetle Mania https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387897722-F4AQZ85FS0N4IMSEZ9HW/P1020407.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - How Green Is This Valley? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387942904-6TLL4NKOZ6B50VGC0HKX/P1020415.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Two For The Road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387910658-1LOKFLGNZKHC9OZKWDVU/P1020422.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Alice Enjoying The Beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387944195-00IYJ57TFUI64OWCUY8T/P1020433.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Contrasting Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387877228-IFP27IBKESYYBF1JXBQM/P1020439.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Looking Back https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387955923-MHQ2ARDR5UJXFFHDDKA7/P1020447.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Surrounding Mountain Tops https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387969301-O9JQSPGARBGVNL5IGI8U/P1020451.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Waterfall Dips And Curves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387899773-9500RD5K2R6GEWU81RSV/P1020455.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Like A Painting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387893299-19C70EG06XANXSV0AVFO/P1020458.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Alice Takes A Snooze That pack at my back makes an excellent pillow while standing. The best way to take a break. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387874212-XZ9OKH8PQNACQGJMSR3L/P1020472.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - OK, I Definitely See A Hobbit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387893604-11603FD1AGGL5L1LXVCF/P1020482.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Alice Points To Mackinnon See the shortest part of the ridge? That is Mackinnon Pass, and that is where we're headed. On Day 3 we cross it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387919777-N7AXBC9YEIDZAJ7OAKXS/P1020488.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Contemplating The Trek Ahead https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387881398-S511VUSAXU7FIYNDNQ3B/P1020495.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Simply Stunning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387922426-KM47HEKEP4M067AGPXLY/P1020496.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Our Own Private Waterfall https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387969383-M4P86J99SFY5VI5Q3O6E/P1020500.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Alice Grandstanding Yet Again! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387944099-V56G2B0OVMRI3JOGYNES/P1020501.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Ribbons Of Water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387909221-ZBZYNP38S0HLE0XW84X0/P1020511.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Alice Coaxes A Bird To Her Finger https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387908086-CLPOL50UNC61EMDZFD8V/P1020514.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Red Wood Of A Red Beech Tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387948133-51GF4L1TRLPELDHHGNSI/P1020519.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Katie Rocks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387910498-WAGEBSAHY5ELYIFHPPOA/P1020529.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Amazing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387895302-EEXOBK4PU9YXIHJXPGWI/P1020535.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - A Hobbit's Trail, Indeed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387935489-2ZTGYCLF5H397SYNQEY6/P1020542.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - We Just Hiked That Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387880171-6ZXXKXCYO43GYIQP1FT9/P1020546.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - A River Runs Through It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387936164-B4HCR3EG4CPLG05DYB7R/P1020551.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Mass Appeal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387873860-P9M8G6R6QCTBJ5HCS7SI/P1020556.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - View From Mintaro Hut Seriously, this was the view from the patio of the hut. Unreal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387893809-O84QP5RWVNZVY1NY1K8L/P1020561.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Caught Red-Shirted! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387881525-YOS8NW2BWUYLI1Q6DLZM/P1020563.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Inside Mintaro Hut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387956081-WXSG0BCWJQ10LQ1WU106/P1020567.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 - Warming My Feet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387685488-LLDOZ3PKTC3E6KV9M3YM/P1020551.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 Mass Appeal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387043071-QYIQNVABXH27K5SGXGU1/P1020501.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 Ribbons Of Water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353387107966-C43FBQ3LPPDRTCH57NIX/P1020495.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #15: Milford Track - Day 2 Simply Stunning https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-16 monthly 0.5 2025-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353389475140-EHTX0KRPBGDGMW18GB28/P1020608.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #16: Milford Track - Day 3 Mount Balloon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353389969356-S5B5KV2LBBVM2G7GGV61/P1020650.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #16: Milford Track - Day 3 WOOHOOOO!! 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I thought I was so clever, tying my rain pants around my waste under my poncho. Not only did I not use them, I looked incredibly dorky! Bonus! I thought I was so clever, tying my rain pants around my waste under my poncho. Not only did I not use them, I looked incredibly dorky! Bonus! Read more: http://blog.travelpod I thought I was so clever, tying my rain pants around my waste under my poncho. Not only did I not use them, I looked incredibly dorky! Bonus! Read more: http://blog.travelpod.com/travel-blog-entries/aknztrip/1/1297010276/tpod.html#pbrowser/aknztrip/1/1297073479/filename=sutherland-falls-here-we-come.jpg#ixzz2Cjv5qcuE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353390422502-HOKYYKH1OLIKMA37B3PW/P1020647.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #16: Milford Track - Day 3 - Magical Staircase To The Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353390410552-E32JFMPL5AY2GF4NC7M6/P1020649.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #16: Milford Track - Day 3 - It Doesn't Look That Big https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353390429310-FQ273SFX5RNA1WWI5H35/P1020652.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #16: Milford Track - Day 3 - I Take It Back! It's BIG! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353390395599-99TLPOQXJS3GFPNDOY8A/P1020650.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #16: Milford Track - Day 3 - WOOHOOO!!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353390426670-R6L24NXMQD2ZQC98B8SX/P1020654.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #16: Milford Track - Day 3 - Talking With YS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353390438419-MOCE1GZBLCBC0446O8QF/P1020655.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #16: Milford Track - Day 3 - By The Fire In Dumpling Hut Check out the clothes hanging above. Heat comes at a premium here. Would it all dry by morning? And more importantly, did it really matter? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353390205514-BWO1U2BEQY7N2ZCHE9NT/P1020649.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #16: Milford Track - Day 3 It Doesn't Look That Big https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353390042427-UA005SW6MOKCRHZY074N/P1020598.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #16: Milford Track - Day 3 View From The Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1353389606341-VE9SHQVIKMPBJ1UVP4I9/P1020629.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #16: Milford Track - Day 3 Margaret Falls https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-17 monthly 0.5 2025-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354509688663-2PVXG9DECK1DX498D978/P1020683.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 Besting The Waters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510149422-JHJLDRMZH09KGGQCH17K/P1020704.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 Flooded Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354509304840-UDMV0OWXH6L1W3PX7N01/P1020660.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 Ready For The Day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510392828-WCRKL9ER2HXEBMAD9F7P/P1020720.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 We Are The Champions! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510197420-83WVHMEUPLVN9YCHAIR6/P1020707.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 Marching Through The Pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510709886-KIMIENSLOT6DOSTSCIO9/P1020660.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Ready For The Day! About to embark on our last day's journey. The excitement is palpable!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510710226-UTYSKZG9804BI3N76BCU/P1020665.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - The Death March This was one of two pictures Katie was able to snap during "The Death March." They are both blurry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510710343-HEAE8PLA5WDCLQH32I5W/P1020671.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Waiting Outside Of Boatshed Shelter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510710412-4KC70SZ9W94W3G5XQW47/P1020672.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Facing The Flood https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510710605-YVQXXC7TGOK79TWLSL8T/P1020676.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - The Weather Breaks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510710038-NG1MJ4IKAN3ZLDPQ2INF/P1020677.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Where's The Helicopter? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510711262-A4NU5HRYL70W81DPUH1X/P1020678.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Do You Have Any Dry Boots? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510712049-UFRACL2Y819PE5IAIAKI/P1020683.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Besting The Waters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510712600-3CJ65MD6UCHLEVICP1VH/P1020694.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Raging River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510713597-3D61F5AMG5SWMAEPKIML/P1020702.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Beautiful, Yes, But Why Can't It Be Flat? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510714182-TWEIAPW8JPOUWPIP4YPV/P1020704.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Flooded Valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510718845-V5UGQCIVSCERE2DQVRWV/P1020707.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Marching Through The Pain! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510715279-APY8I5AOBGICYF03X0ZT/P1020715.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - A Private Moment Katie kisses the 33 mile marker. We're nearly there! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510719495-YR0VN48U3E1AQXLHLO98/P1020719.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Triumph Of The Will https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510715509-BIQ7I25TQYPGKP4THHZ8/P1020720.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - We Are The Champions! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510721909-J0NST6ER75TEOFP67JRO/P1020722.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - End Of The Road Proof of our victory over Milford Track. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510719862-CH12WUVZEQ933OVMYC1U/P1020723.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Our Ride Back To Civilization https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510720680-VXTXSF0KYYLT9G9058YC/P1020725.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Milford Sound Awaits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510717915-S6H1N841XMC74BY4U2G9/P1020727.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - From The Inside Out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510717642-3LMWL33D7YN4X4DMPIM1/P1020735.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - The Mountains Of Milford Sound https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510714728-W64WYI13KTHBTN25X7GG/P1020737.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - That's A Gusher! The rain really pushed this waterfall to the limit. It looked as if it was going to destroy the side of the mountain! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510717871-IPHRFFT8Q520A4OKSNOY/P1020743.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Front Row Seat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510719970-DG20X108EU9BJ6XWOREC/P1020748.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Milford Sound https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510721947-IOCKU0SO1R5LERFBPG14/P1020750.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - A Window View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510720110-3GS8OVSRXIL0MMS1PNQM/P1020752.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - One Of The Most Beautiful Drives Ever https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510715253-R8G131KV39QBOSN8EOPE/P1020764.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Asleep At Last https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510716655-LLV2YAJYWQCK861H5FKT/P1020771.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 - Crashing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510440426-QJ5B8MDFFBQI7ZRST0CG/P1020722.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 End Of The Road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354509463717-E8QXB18FNOTW8STZSPMM/P1020665.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 The Death March https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510634557-7YH0BJQ3HJ65DFS15X25/P1020764.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 Asleep At Last https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510065376-24EVPNP6DZODEIETKIBL/P1020677.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 Where's The Helicopter? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354510311010-PDF46UD8GQDPMYQDDVUG/P1020715.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #17: Milford Track - Day 4 A Private Moment https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-18 monthly 0.5 2025-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354514583859-KBY1R8EEI97W26ZMOE3S/P1020828.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! Queenstown at 9:30 P.M. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354514869499-NR6CC4A3WDBYEJQH0L4L/P1020834.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! Fabulous! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354683184200-G5XIRMSAVE155FO6PT07/P1030032.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! Sweet, Sweet Ginger Hot Chocolate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515171673-HU9XMSN1RNDUH8AOJMCW/P1020954.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! Lakeside Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354514495757-HDEQ0YLJ7ONGYNUNVEAS/P1020813.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! Flying High https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515217783-IGQ277YEML14A06TTQNE/P1020980.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! Katie Loves Queenstown! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515059067-6N03H39OXH5MM79Y3LYP/P1020930.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! Smurfs Must Live Nearby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515465805-IL3520UPIK85O01DJ45H/P1020775.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Rebel With A Cause https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515466146-WDUCQE1E8L5Y4BBURGSI/P1020782.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Goodbye Freestone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515466104-MUD4IMB7YVO434BP5DFS/P1020790.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Goodbye Lake Manapouri https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515466143-UXLVW5JKQ3TIK4N1X1CX/P1020803.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Stuff Of Dreams https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515466148-JFZIPJ7BV2NSJGMJAFQR/P1020807.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Glorious Skies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515466368-5F4PBVOEOQPKUWL64QXY/P1020813.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Flying High https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515466947-6FJOFKHHPAUBO52B27MH/P1020818.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Courting Disaster Our delicious feasting at Bombay Palace. It was good, spicy, and did nasty things to Katie's insides. You live and learn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515467252-MK0MHWNMMU1NC7BQS3XV/P1020822.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - View From Bumbles Backpackers Lounge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515468012-H7F9INEDJCS0VS25NZSH/P1020827.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Cider And Non-Fiddle Music https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515468125-2X9W56CD28EA14R36KRF/P1020828.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Queenstown At 9:30 P.M. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515468378-RW3VU8OMR7VNI1F0E11M/P1020834.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Fabulous! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515468377-TXWMRZLS3V26GCDIX8B1/P1020836.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Starbucks Lounging I would've hoped for a less Americanized cafe to write at, but when you need internet your choices are limited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515468846-FLY9JTZ8PGBKG1DB8SJL/P1020853.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Ferg Burger! The infamous Ferg Burger. Look at the size of that thing! Good thing we split it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515480068-T0543UIREBMX6U1BONOG/SKQL102042005769_new.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Chair Lift Weirdos With Helmets On https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515468965-JSBYMW1CFVQFOFQMED4C/P1020868.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Overlooking Queenstown The Remarkables are the backdrop. Queenstown blankets the bayside. The gondola rises up to meet us. Check out the bungy jumping platform next to the gondola. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515469399-FZLF81132VQPOR9JCUT7/P1020874.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Luge Ride In the states we'd call this an alpine slide, though this was far more maneuverable and had a great design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515479335-XLCPFV4DRBK40BSI92US/SKQL102042005770_new.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - The Amazing Race https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515470014-3GBT8PSZ189D5ANKEFRY/P1020879.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Alice: International Outlaw! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515470168-NTY16A06HMXXN5KTC7ZW/P1020880.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Hard Candies? This is Right Up Katie's Alley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515470168-8QJC0U8BHVW0NZOES2Z7/P1020885.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - The Lovely Rocks Of Arrow River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515470597-6NNK0PG1VB1SGP2OKLWN/P1020903.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - If You Want Him, Come And Claim Him! Here is the location for Arwen's rescue of Frodo from the Black Riders. This is where she crosses the river and delivers her elvish chant that sends the water rushing like horses over the Nazgul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515471838-Z7OK7Y65OFFN4B8KI0ZU/P1020907.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Alice Falls In Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515471987-2TVI8DU7LF91MGF58DJG/P1020914.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Lilacs Abound https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515472124-FHLNF1GB6BRCIIR51ML0/P1020916.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Banana Split Gelato! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515472263-2CV3LL47PY0R16CLNT7B/P1020920.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Finally, A Home We Can Afford https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515480335-0UCA1V2BHC1KVFALLK5I/P1020930.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Smurfs Must Live Nearby Can you believe this magical looking mushroom is REAL? They grow in the wild here under the pine trees. Seeing this growing alongside the trail made my day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515475118-KTWPKMSQ96P7LZKW5CDR/P1020938.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Enjoying The Blue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515477468-LQ9DIF3GF544EESTTHSC/P1020954.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Lakeside Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515477063-Y9AP9V7U54WWOX9FPNM1/P1020957.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - It's Too Beautiful! I Can't Take It! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515480231-F2A8KDTEN9GCNDQD4EZV/P1020969.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - A Picture Of A Fantail! Finally! This is the same type of bird we saw on the Milford Track. Sorry you only get to see its butt. But at least we have a photo! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515475475-NC4F2YVR8RTW026YP090/P1020977.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Don't Feed The Birds! These Japanese tourists were getting a huge kick out of throwing food up in the air for the birds to catch, who were getting quite good at it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515477082-A5VISJ1D3R2R3QUKHUGL/P1020980.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Katie Loves Queenstown! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515475565-BYORQFMLM8MK0WEK1HFI/P1020981.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Ginger Tom, Once Again https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515475946-8IT9M5Q9VU8TWDSVN4CJ/P1020983.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Private Bumbles Room For Two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515477424-7YP5L1H5SWSWJNKK9ZUC/P1020988.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Our Southern Laughter Sleeping Box We left Bumbles for this? Oh, Bumbles! Why hast thou forsaken us? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515477971-MRVDPY92LY53SVPTDROO/P1030008.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - At Queenstown Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515477063-CP1ZRT5PY3UGN101LG45/P1030030.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Cards By The Lake We're playing Spite & Malice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515479336-LACJFF0J12IN11WC0BWN/P1030031.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Patagonia Gelato Will Be The Death Of Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354515473350-ATXHKTD3ES82BRLY3OI8/P1030032.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! - Sweet, Sweet Ginger Hot Chocolate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354514964110-01G6R9U236NH8O1R2G07/P1020907.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #18: R & R...In The Adventure Capital Of The World! Alice Falls In Love https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-19 monthly 0.5 2025-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354682040321-W6NP4GWW8JW4XNPRS8CR/P1030114.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This A-Maze-ing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354682286666-TB2KVGYQH5HU21607K8P/P1030138.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This A Point Of Contention https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354683768536-GW0O3DABWUKCKD97DAUO/P1030059.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This - Head First https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354683768534-GNY19HUNAKI5VQ2O9LBJ/P1030064.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This - Cutie Pie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354683768604-TM3RTXBDKVP5B86F6H03/P1030074.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This - Geronimo! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354683768585-C4EKE2EE4AZKNZH540I9/P1030086.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This - Find Katie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354683768629-9WUX0J248CC3REWJ025A/P1030087.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This - The Walls Have Eyes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354683768621-4OHFQI30C53AGNGNIY9A/P1030102.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This - We're Standing Upright https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354683769526-CJZCNGOTE3RO98RYNZFQ/P1030109.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This - Ames Forced Perspective Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354683770342-BPCFH22DF6RI7BME3YOK/P1030114.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This - A-Maze-ing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354683770388-RSXBG4GPS3MF0ICR3DAW/P1030124.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354683770495-E15MK0745EK3HWS1ZAWJ/P1030129.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This - Alice Takes A Load Off https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354683770870-VRZ9YNGQI7M8J4HXKQL8/P1030138.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This - A Point Of Contention https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354683770984-HRUV74VCKZW21B3G5YRJ/P1030141.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This - Hard Labor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354683772871-HMZ966XS0AEE20C7LW9M/P1030142.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This - Those Crazy Chip Flavors Here is a bag of Roast Lamb and Mint chips that we gobbled down. Next to it, our trip mascot and stalwart companion, Didymo. We got his name from a sign on the road that said "Beware Didymo!" or something to that effect. We were confused and amused by it. Turns out that didymo is a nasty type of fresh water algae that the Kiwis are trying to eradicate. Little did they know, he's right here in our car! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354681905330-7VU90WAUXVGY5BH94O4H/P1030064.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #19: Riddle Me This Cutie Pie https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-20 monthly 0.5 2025-10-31 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354684779554-D7765MH5PYHPLJ9FNWPP/P1030209.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon Snowy River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354684853846-XF3G7T9K8QHNOY6J3L1R/P1030221.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon Katie Is Cool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354684643339-2R9JQTHLY1K0JRMWJ6LA/P1030172.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon Franz Josef From Afar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685273249-8HXHEECBBEEL5TLQW10U/P1030170.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Gearing Up This is the standard gear given out. The blue rain coat. The red bum bag with crampons inside. We were set! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685273345-78MDBHCQP1Y6ZFUIWI07/P1030172.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Franz Josef From Afar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685273290-6143CKX4EA9ETDZS8FBC/P1030185.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Base Of Franz Josef Glacier A cave sometimes forms at the very bottom of the glacier where the water melts out. You can see the size of it when you compare it to the tiny people standing in front of the cave. Massive! FYI - no one is supposed to go in there. It is extremely dangerous and unstable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685273295-2VJHWDXZNQD34UYXS8P3/P1030202.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Kea! Not to be confused with Ikea, this is the elusive kea bird that I'd been hoping to see on Milford Track. They're apparently the pests of the west coast, yet protected, so you can't kick 'em. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685273329-OVI39JGQFQMSJSBUTZAG/P1030206.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Bottoms Up! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685274070-17HU4TRKTJ0FXFWPMT3U/P1030208.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Alice Gets Her Crampon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685274836-XL64VUY1W8PZBB0IILHW/P1030209.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Snowy River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685275620-2KQZCHP7AXNWP48KIZTM/P1030221.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Katie Is Cool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685275595-5U5FKUJ32V73Y6KOD05N/P1030231.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Descending The Ice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685275821-FHIMC9J98PR4UV7IZAM2/P1030236.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Various States Of Water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685275863-YVZTTXAJYZDEPU01XH0O/P1030271.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Alice Is Chillin' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685277131-P9PXHM228IG731E8RF8D/P1030287.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Creeping By A Crevice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685277132-VA53DSYEKCROOCB80K8Y/P1030289.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Straddling The Line https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685277336-IFLQWWO7BNAB80NNV5HI/P1030302.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Wavy Shades Of Awesome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685277599-SV5XXUNPMARXSSEP2IM4/P1030315.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Look Ma, No Hands! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685277630-BXCXTW35RE0NNMJKO7YZ/P1030316.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Defying Gravity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685278119-I6R2QV067YV8MR8C1LX4/P1030322.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Vertical Transition https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685278174-FU5EM24O6JRXII9ZPEFX/P1030334.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Ice Sculptures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685278381-XAKA61HKXE7YFEP6X49A/P1030335.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Two Cool Chicks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685278897-N2G2FFHK31MIPZL330YH/P1030339.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Traffic Jams Can Happen Anywhere, At Any Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685279057-V7I788QJHN97A9GTXN1G/P1030342.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Ice Cream Sun Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685279059-NAHPZJL2ZWY2LSR3392H/P1030347.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Katie's In A Tight Spot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685279452-Z5RJ8TOJGT3L848XGSPO/P1030348.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - She Made It Through https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685279503-EZ41MTY7GLP2Z1W12EEA/P1030351.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Hair Raising Here's the notorious picture of me, and more specifically my eyebrows, which Jess found so amusing. She was laughing quite hard. I don't see what's so funny! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685279746-TUE2X6UJ5TC3O9SMIOED/P1030366.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - A Group Effort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685279951-9NXOS092DZUVLNW96LL1/P1030367.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Do You Come Here Often? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685280235-FQVXXQNFWSHUTOOBET7U/P1030375.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - I Want In! This was the entryway/walkway into the hot pools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685280340-D49KL5TPK7V2VUAR1M8J/P1030378.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Thawing Out The interior of the hot pools. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685280375-UHKYQJ5J4U69344FUYBR/P1030385.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon - Sunset On The Mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354684902118-ZZ5A6OLGFQ54X96ZYT2F/P1030289.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon Straddling The Line https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354685083585-K8LBVREMRWMP7OP6EQ6X/P1030366.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon A Group Effort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354684702306-2DNKCZW6EID1FZRS6PGZ/P1030185.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #20: Get Your Crampon Base Of Franz Josef Glacier https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-21 monthly 0.5 2025-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687484853-QU254GRVCM6JUOMKZ4WV/P1030503.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums Hunting Pounamu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687147471-MF8P5XG769YALTNQLMK3/P1030445.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums Hokitika https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687423311-LC4YMJUP3QD68FAJ9E0E/P1030421.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums Or Foe! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687641009-DJU9YVCMOWI7E2M2VRWX/P1030402.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Searching For The Beach Path https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687641120-LKK9ABK7YBPWLDLAGKQ4/P1030404.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Katie Conducts The Sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687641232-TV2NBAPF7OPP5Q5M09CC/P1030406.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Under Attack! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687641421-907PCXGMXV3A29DT5YM2/P1030419.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - A Friend? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687641416-GPJ7PXR384BGI9UNF9EU/P1030421.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Or Foe! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687641723-IB5NERE2SM2F7TV55QRN/P1030427.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Driftwood Sculpture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687642865-NR8RCP6GWQA63HK2G50J/P1030432.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - The Beauty Of It All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687643806-11529ND9FORB20SLQJ34/P1030439.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Chillin' In The Arms Of Nature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687644435-2FIQRJKZAC50MG8EKTZ4/P1030445.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Hokitika https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687644716-14CBVP6QSPA8ZL9JWN4Q/P1030450.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Now That's A Tube Sock! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687644716-RRY3TECNFXU9717Z8XPE/P1030458.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Glass Blowing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687646206-MJ4LNEKMGJJ3QDF8PZQ0/P1030459.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Pounamu Exhibit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687649910-DH02ZPMU6I9MYM8OTJPQ/P1030461.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Awaiting Lunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687647499-YCKK8GG6QX1WP1H6BZ9D/P1030469.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - A Cross Section Of Katie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687648422-IXDPT3DO5U1776MO1B8U/P1030471.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Global Village, How I Love Thee This was how we found our room waiting for us. So sweet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687650949-SLHH542M65HHKQBLQUR4/P1030473.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Global Village Lounge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687648134-I5IY1L54DW4FB4B9U42Q/P1030478.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - A Rocky Road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687649882-W40Z3Q90T19CGIRHOZ5G/P1030494.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Searching Through Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687650499-0SITDPQ756Y21P9RMBPL/P1030503.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Hunting Pounamu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687648316-T2LW29BLD2HJIBC4O6ZU/P1030506.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums - Global Village Sun Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354687367946-TMFT810WHGE7PVEWQ4XS/P1030419.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #21: Beach Bums A Friend? https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-22 monthly 0.5 2025-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354769086068-F8JH0LEG29I7ISOX1T1G/P1030594.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #22: Commune Culture My Precious... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354769173226-6CZVSR2YMO8R1VN17QYT/P1030621.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #22: Commune Culture Oparara Arch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354769018623-QKS1S6S4Q21IFCB0JQMV/P1030600.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #22: Commune Culture Ferns As Tall As Trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354768973840-ZF1KP964MW148GPO2WY3/P1030662.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #22: Commune Culture Rongo Backpackers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354769138457-7UAD2ZYEY25EHIL9X7N4/P1030631.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #22: Commune Culture Caving https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354769499438-D73QQRBU9HVDB5DV4FT6/P1030510.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #22: Commune Culture - Weka Central https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354769499612-CLESSU41LNR2UYSV0O60/P1030519.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #22: Commune Culture - The Blow Hole...And No, I'm Not Talking About Alice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354769499439-0GSRMHNLE8ZTO81D3C4T/P1030525.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #22: Commune Culture - Sea Break https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1354769499493-OZVES6XZUBAPOU3AONID/P1030532.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #22: Commune Culture - Thar She Blows! 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This is White Elephant Backpackers from the outside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355194444602-U9WOP7XQGLU8UN4NZXGS/P1030687.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #23: A Brief Interlude - Dinner Under A Kiwi Fruit Tree Our porch at White Elephant Backpackers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355194444642-T2Y2GQSCZ4QBKWU61COI/P1030689.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #23: A Brief Interlude - Apple Palm Tree? Here is that delicious apple tree on the White Elephant Backpackers grounds. It was growing wrapped up with the palm tree. Man, those apples were delicious. I wish I had some more. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355194444998-0JKI3C92JFESVJ80WZ8R/P1030692.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #23: A Brief Interlude - Nutella & Apples! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355194446157-NKOHWHH70TEEDZG37IJE/P1030693.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #23: A Brief Interlude - Kiwi Fruit Not to be confused with a Kiwi, which is a person from New Zealand. Kiwi FRUIT is the proper terminology. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355194445475-4I8RVK6W8J28OFSNGQFY/P1040101.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #23: A Brief Interlude - Friendly Toilet Advice Check out those graphics on the public toilet. Hilarious. https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-24 monthly 0.5 2025-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355197724398-W26UNO73ECAI9CTJFFT0/P1030837.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania Mr. Duck, On The Move https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355196967974-3WJBC5RJ3YNF2NXNA05K/P1030781.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania Te Pukatea Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355196918587-NUJS16GT5882M6G1GBMT/P1030720.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania Oh Captain, My Captain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355197869672-5H6XXY8QTTCM3OA5UAHD/P1030908.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania Morning, Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355197950635-6D61DAP3I2PC049IRYAV/P1030917.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania Back To The Beginning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198630529-I5F8WT1ZABMK6EBY4R78/P1030695.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Packing Up, Packing In https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198630690-897CVZH6UUNRUBCZ5ED4/P1030700.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Gliding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198630486-DGT7ELH84IAV9NULSWFV/P1030713.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Rippling Water https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198630503-IP2CDEKP4P5AW32NW70V/P1030720.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Oh Captain, My Captain Our first beach stop. Quiet and secluded until the helicopter arrived. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198630523-3AU8MZ33RQI5AN9JIPIR/P1030732.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Peering Through A tunnel found at our first beach stop on the kayaking trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198631413-G3HHPISKBJNXLEO40Q1W/P1030741.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Arching Over The arch found at our first beach break. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198632322-91U5U20HU10GHHI5OHH1/P1030749.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Private Haven Our first beach stop during our kayaking trip. A beautiful and secluded place for lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198631952-9TV5K6BFDSIMX0Q30Y43/P1030758.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - A Well Oiled Machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198632085-K99N0Y3GDJ7EXMOMULYE/P1030781.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Te Pukatea Bay Once we reached Te Pukatea, surprisingly few people were around. Then, not long after, NO ONE was around. An entire picturesque beach to ourselves! Paradise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198633295-8XAMVZBX0SHI5LU7A1VM/P1030792.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Te Pukatea Campsite The best spot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198633271-PMAJW0RJ9NVKWICZWKL4/P1030803.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Rest Stop For The Seasick Traveler Taking a break at Sandfly Bay due to seasickness. It was a welcome respite from the rolling. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198634584-YPDSYJY27AI52TDACQIQ/P1030804.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Sandfly Bay View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198633930-XZN2TFERGVRKEF3A2JLF/P1030810.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - A Seaside Smile Katie at Mosquito Bay. Our lunch spot for day 2 of Abel Tasman. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198634242-I0X3FP8ALGF4L9PCYB7E/P1030823.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Success! This landing at Onetahuti Beach marked the end to our kayaking portion of Abel Tasman. Yippee! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198634966-5395KOFMW5MNA8IYWON4/P1030837.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Mr. Duck, On The Move https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198636615-FZEHX64TKA3M7VLS5LQQ/P1030845.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Exploring The Rocks I went exploring among the rocks on the southern end of Onetahuti Beach. I found a long cave that I only explored so far into. No scary spiders with egg sacks were found this time around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198635895-4AQF2GA7SKHXO3LP38P5/P1030852.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Mr. Duck It's our resident duck friend at the Onetahuti campground! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198635803-RSULMV6ODHO1DE0ZYIQ3/P1030855.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Foot Traffic Goodbye to Onetahuti Beach. We headed out on foot from this point onward. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198636728-TPHW0X9XFBNK73GECVFW/P1030864.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Impatient Crossing The tide-dependent crossing at Awaroa Hut. These hikers were eager to get across despite the depth of water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198636647-UY7XBJJ6IO2FEYZ751FM/P1030874.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Don't Look, We're About To Get Mushy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198637574-IOQ2CL4URTSBWGFEH8OX/P1030879.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Making Footprints https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198638438-DT5MFHPZSCWEM6C6ACJL/P1030882.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Yet Another Beautiful Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198639399-RRXCJWWW8L4EFIN6XJWL/P1030905.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - A Modern Woman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198638630-PZW8GWCXMIVGV3TPUYDV/P1030908.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Morning, Sunshine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198638616-BZ10EV5OBUHTAWS42SU0/P1030917.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Back To The Beginning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355198638927-41GR8JUB1G1GKMMW4SGV/P1030925.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania - Kiwi Rock This is an infamous rock formation at Watering Cove called Kiwi Rock. Can you see the kiwi? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355197324549-T8BF32F1A4IPHAOKTK2Z/P1030810.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania A Seaside Smile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355197492554-GP1G1IU8ZH0EO9JVXZ0E/P1030823.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania Success! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355197267906-4V8M456XB6K7JV2T58WU/P1030803.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania Rest Stop For The Seasick Traveler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355197568888-6PT6825I816V3K2FTB7U/P1030879.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania Making Footprints https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355196821643-8LJ6N3OBXW1R0NYP2P5W/P1030758.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #24: Abel Tasmania A Well Oiled Machine https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-25 monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355199708489-C7OMHDQMIO43VLZ4SVDI/P1040031.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams Perfect Patio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200115989-4UXL7WQ1G5AV3R8JMAAJ/P1030930.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Counting Sheep Three sheep dogs herded a group across the road on our way to Nelson. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200116442-8GVCBQNKMHILC86Q48RI/P1030942.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - The View From Boat Shed Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200116573-PNO6XHY83JU6MFHL9RHV/P1030950.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Looking Out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200116801-1Y4WL9S5TAOY7UVKUCD1/P1030951.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Dinner For Two https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200116932-W32ECCTT0LMT9UNN5AW2/P1030955.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Muscles & Cockles I personally preferred the cockles over the muscles. Katie agrees. But it was all delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200116097-MAF4N3U2P6QTWQJYUAKM/P1030971.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - A Salty Swim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200117907-0PTU0NUNCH6BFVBUXY0V/P1030980.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Dessert Delight Panna cotta goodness. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200118226-ODH3Y91U7TO0BPIBYE84/P1030998.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - The Boat Shed Cafe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200118556-MZ7J3XPLZ61HIION554E/P1040005.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Best. Room. Ever. Our own private double en suite at The Bug Backpackers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200118611-A23PD1PD7MA3ZN6LIMAG/P1040011.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Nelson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200118675-NZHUS8Q2MKMSZO8WAO63/P1040014.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - A Giant Pineapple No, this is not a giant pineapple. It is just a palm tree that looks like a pineapple and cracked us up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200119143-0GAWOIBRRVHWAJ3YNKDQ/P1040017.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Neudorf Vineyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200119338-ANNGHB9ZMG8LPVDOLEHL/P1040019.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Wine Tasting. Or Should I Say Detesting? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200124124-364B1FZ2SBYDHUJJ3DXU/P1040020.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Like A Fine Wine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200121095-KAY6BHWQQ8V6SASGI82I/P1040026.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Neudorf Vineyard View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200119941-7ZZ8GLJIXMSOXFGZ0Z84/P1040028.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Lunch By The Vine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200124019-VHTRQ9P1MVM2OL00V1GP/P1040031.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Perfect Patio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200122890-VRJUN83JUCZP25F7UL6I/P1040045.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Relaxing In The Shade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200121175-CFEMR47VIT0HTBJFSTX6/P1040060.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Make No Mistake, Katie Is Drunk, Not Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200121376-KIATP5XB2LKO71KUWK6C/P1040086.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Nelson Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200124023-9I66QGX992NNPGJYJMR5/P1040075.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Choices, Choices, Choices https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200123945-JP5RN36Y8Q4MOSY58I7X/P1040076.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - My Dream Come True: Gelato Sampler! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200122351-XX4CZ6FOK9D4R1X5YBDU/P1040079.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - It Was Everything I'd Hoped For https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200122598-P6OM0R2H6DY4GJ9547WM/P1040080.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - Traditional Scottish Attire This young man was bag-piping away on the streets of Nelson in his sport shorts and tank top. An amusing sight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200120554-XFLRJCU6U2LT6Y914BY0/P1040091.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams - The Bug Backpackers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355199771173-4A9UGCU4FE0MJB24DN34/P1040076.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams My Dream Come True: Gelato Sampler! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355199660790-IIFTEK7RA1QDFONG68BR/P1040045.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams Relaxing In The Shade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355199535876-2ZXOUGCUP0FD9DX0MQ25/P1030942.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #25: Birthday Wishes And Gelato Dreams The View From Boat Shed Cafe https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-26 monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201019775-I6BVAH4573XPZSEDNJ78/P1040122.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me Fairview, Indeed https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200919578-GMRR56XNEOA8VCZE87N1/P1040118.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me Goodbye South Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201175737-TRW7RVYKUOZ6VJD3KMKY/P1040169.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me A Kaka Bird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355203100913-PO9NVEIQCJCI39NKXUYM/P1040378.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me A Whale Of A Tale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355200976653-W12PJCG29DJ058NAZSPV/P1040117.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me Picturesque Picton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201309820-BQ19KRXQEJXIJ2B6Y7SC/P1040285.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me Te Papa Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201501713-GKS1O00P613EE2CU4V66/P1040353.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me Alice's All-Time Favorite Climbing Toy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201834414-AJSRXAM4ENQNMS36E42C/P1040117.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Picturesque Picton A view of Picton as we leave the south island on the Interislander Ferry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201834440-D5YNNR484OSCLYJ5PXFJ/P1040118.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Goodbye South Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201834457-5ITNWT1KSO4LKDTX67PH/P1040122.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Fairview, Indeed This was our first view out of the front window of our rented flat - Fairview Apartment. We were thrilled with our choice. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201834485-7TC1BBMEK9KIOV4NT54R/P1040134.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Wellington In The Moonlight A view of the city at night from our rented flat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201834507-LYDLZUEVZ6SFXY802084/P1040153.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Hair Don't Katie let me brush her hair that first night in Wellington. It led to disastrous results and lots of laughter. She may just fly away with those wings! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201834534-T4VSV66KK4YMGOS3DQ3D/P1040162.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Morning Tea In Wellington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201835421-QW5LOW82VNS78RQZQSRV/P1040165.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - A Female Tuatara The tuatara is New Zealand's own living dinosaur. Here is a female living safely in Zealandia. The beads are there to identify each tuatara. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201835680-GRZX3UI062UKFEJUKRJY/P1040169.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - A Kaka Bird A close up of a kaka, a native New Zealand parrot. Beautiful! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201835763-YIC7RZJYLW7WM6ZSY0WW/P1040172.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Those Crazy Kaka These two kaka are sticking their heads up two Zealandia feeders. They feed the birds not to domesticate them but to hopefully keep them coming back to the park day after day. These birds are, after all, free to come and go as they please. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201835800-MM86NKAGU2VB6L6DYVQZ/P1040190.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - A Tui Sighting We could only see this tui from below, but it was singing up a storm while we watched it. Check out its little white tuft of feathers on its neck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201836114-D3UVB0Z3EY94N2B6T8ED/P1040202.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Cicada Skin Cicadas have been everywhere around New Zealand. In Zealandia we got a great picture of one of their molted skins still hanging on a leaf. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201836453-OP6MQ1R3IUMPLG3UPNBR/P1040206.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - A Bird's Paradise Please note the gigantic fern below Katie. This is the top of the fern only. The rest is stretching down below like a long tree trunk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201837270-NP04J7LVBQ42L50FQ55F/P1040232.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Within The Woods A look up from below tall pine trees in Zealandia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201837367-QKET0EAD1IPM02CZ1FDE/P1040235.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Mushroom Orange Some kind of critter has nibbled on this orange magical mushroom. The mushrooms here are awesome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201837622-5LXQ2X48VGMNT6KJBMQM/P1040237.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Infant Fern Fron https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201837739-NO6SKEL1FOFS1Q4NNU9Q/P1040240.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Natural Carving This design on the branch of a tree is not human made but occurs naturally on the bark. Isn't it amazing?!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201837811-JPGJIRA1AISFLX4BSV4S/P1040242.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Walking Through Zealandia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201839417-35WIO27R0TXEJSAZKBH8/P1040247.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Modern Family Here is an American family of four, each holding their own personal camera. I don't even want to think about the amount of pictures they'll have to wade through when they get home. We saw them in Zealandia and wanted a picture of our own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201839892-0M9HXPMIXXTUF2SNOCL2/P1040259.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Love Birds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201840493-2215TW1EGCTBU7QHG9RO/P1040285.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Te Papa Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201842034-NUPT9TPNFEFJCWZY2D33/P1040294.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - One With New Zealand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201842194-I2AW712CR632RKLCJVK9/P1040298.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Contemplating The Ridiculous A multi-media wall in Te Papa museum. Twas fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201842709-NTCH42ZV3HXX0WGSMJCG/P1040346.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Give Me My Cane! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201843160-D2Q2K4GQJAMCCOIUXIGM/P1040348.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Weta Works Weta Workshop made this public art display in downtown Wellington. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201843407-KW8JRMWAC4UUI573KQTD/P1040353.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - Alice's All-Time Favorite Climbing Toy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201843573-PAYL25NOIOA7XFE5VBJ8/P1040357.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - At The Top https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201844037-ID8O033DSR2Y0HB2C1AQ/P1040378.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me - A Whale Of A Tale A view Wellington with the "Whale Tail" sculpture in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355203353131-RHBAHFR0Y6ZFZKWTG6VJ/P1040134.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me Wellington In The Moonlight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201065354-PL3R1RIMNJB92762QJPG/P1040162.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me Morning Tea In Wellington https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201245654-GZBUER3USGOZDYYAKZWS/P1040232.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me Within The Woods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201361894-2BISM8JNW81VEL27P5ND/P1040294.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me One With New Zealand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355201588492-JMT2QH9EXEPEXLVZZ1IM/P1040357.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #26: Think Wellington Of Me At The Top https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-27 monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355289605136-UB740SVACHJ6TJSJ9AH0/P1040425.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #27: One Kiddie Cone, Please Alice Knows This Face All Too Well https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355289714273-7ZW29UAKR4MDWFH85RAC/P1040461.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #27: One Kiddie Cone, Please One Kiddie Cone, Please https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355289960046-LMN7W5SIXN93L9EMY2TG/P1040400.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #27: One Kiddie Cone, Please - So Long, Fairview Our last morning in Wellington. So sad. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355289959387-FT9S09TMHKFP1S3WJK1A/P1040421.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #27: One Kiddie Cone, Please - Katie Knows This Face All Too Well https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355289959381-01OOOW48VEV4E28PBTBM/P1040425.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #27: One Kiddie Cone, Please - Alice Knows This Face All Too Well https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355289959433-W01W3RM4CQ9MCIVQMZGU/P1040454.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #27: One Kiddie Cone, Please - Trouble Ice cream in the big wooden cheese wedge in Lindale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355289959925-4BWSNXGP9RG9CVUB5JVJ/P1040459.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #27: One Kiddie Cone, Please - Awaiting Their Share The birds wanting their share of ice cream in Lindale. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355289960056-WWPUTHT9TTQWEIZPOVLK/P1040461.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #27: One Kiddie Cone, Please - One Kiddie Cone, Please Katie demonstrates the clever disguise I would use if I went back for a third ice cream cone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355289558251-JE0PQYCLN27F6BMOK3Z4/P1040421.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #27: One Kiddie Cone, Please Katie Knows This Face All Too Well https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-28 monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355290937768-VV5910KCIKSTVK2K8ZT7/P1040552.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355293415272-WJQ4P25A8G2GZ2CIAJ56/P1040620.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor Glorious https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291380265-6PKKEG4Y5FCYJNCX03H3/P1040600.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor Thermal Reaction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355290847305-CX7EDIFCF0XH3CNHTIUE/P1040569.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor The Summit Crater Of Mount Doom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355290716784-CDRJKTP3B1LJAIWCY8L6/P1040524.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor Slow And Steady https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355290219203-SZRF65XPA1GWV4C8AHBD/OneRing_final.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor One Ring To Rule Them All: An Espo Baggins Tale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355290584589-XR3HQQPDEBCDFFN3J8VC/P1040504.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor Mount Doom Looms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355290436633-NOH16TVIRG5R4R8G3NMU/P1040478.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor Of Mists And Spider Webs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291309336-KVAHYQ1SDRIRFA9QMPGU/P1040641.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor We. Are. Fit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355290999458-YOT9I9R713WN1XG9GQSH/P1040563.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor The Ring Is Mine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291136771-UD7WS5OI7JM1UBM8LFH4/P1040610.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor Conquered Craters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355290770429-X32QM2DKNIU0LSD5A75K/P1040549.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor Katie's Last Leg https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291557242-MFBCVZV47RFM23NRT5RZ/OneRing_final.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - One Ring To Rule Them All: An Espo Baggins Tale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291557225-26V0891VOB0H01HZKFHG/P1040464.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Mount Doom From Our Room Here is a view of the tip of Mount Doom from our room at National Park Backpackers. It looks like an island floating on the sea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291557300-P6OAGI0FLACCT610YGU2/P1040473.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Let's Start At The Very Beginning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291557658-8BCQCQ724QVNUMMR10U7/P1040478.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Of Mist And Spider's Webs Here is one of the many spider webs I spied at the beginning of the hike. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291557680-VRWN4AO7ESDE4KPGLP3G/P1040485.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Moss River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291557572-7XERHHOBFP4Z309WPHER/P1040500.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Our Adversary Awaits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291558526-B6A7QJ5ZN2VNTK5YYHOT/P1040504.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Mount Doom Looms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291559411-YU7O49OYL9FANGMPX8BF/P1040513.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - The Devil's Staircase https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291567012-YIQVF9TRR7KLPHM3P2NI/P1040515.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Accepting The Challenge This is the start of the side trail that heads straight up Mount Doom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291567787-MA6JGTE219UDBU5FK68A/P1040520.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Infinite Clouds An early view from the side of the mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291560564-L6969MPMDIIHZCWWAXNP/P1040524.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Distant Crater Look closely and you can see Katie trudging up the rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291569310-KK4MO9OZDKVBARCU56CK/P1040530.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - A Steady Crawl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291570409-5WY0UR0QNSVSYSCJQ0K6/P1040531.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Halfway To The Top https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291569802-GL1S2WDFDBGSDZROCE27/P1040549.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Katie's Last Leg Here is Katie as she traverses the final distance to the summit of Mount Doom. 11:30 on the dot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291560920-QF0WL1R9GVWXK7P7TBZ0/P1040552.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Keep It Secret, Keep It Safe I was taking this picture of Katie when she pulled out this ring she was wearing on a chain around her neck. Oh, how it sparkled so... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291559924-WXC9PGXKJ2UEVYU0QXT1/P1040563.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - The Ring Is Mine! A photo was snapped during the tussle over that ring. I still don't know what came over me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291563498-41JL6BW8ZQAIWQ3CY5O4/P1040569.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - The Summit Crater Of Mount Doom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291563710-7FNWT2A975CA7FIKDA0B/P1040573.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - What Goes Up Must Come Down Katie starts her 1 kilometer slide down the mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291565843-KZCMOK65TPFPZ6IQ5E43/P1040574.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Scree?! Weeeee!!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291562696-8T2HKFDI4HACQ3MDP01I/P1040583.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - We Just Climbed That! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291567038-UMGOJLMA0HYFW5CR9XQM/P1040590.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Volcanic Landscape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291559686-YBQS01U13X9I0EJ6ZMQI/P1040596.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Painted Crater Ridges https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291562411-22UET6NAPZ7EGSN2R0VR/P1040598.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Scree Part II Alice saves time by scurrying down the second length of scree. She had beautiful thermal pools of blue waiting at the bottom to greet her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291561438-WFYD3H7GISS2NN65XXD1/P1040600.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Thermal Reaction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291566875-LW0YWHW9PPI4KF2G1J38/P1040610.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Alice's Favorite Picture There's Mount Doom in the background, then the second volcanic crater we ran down to save time, and finally the trail with those tiny people on it. The scale in this picture is amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291565686-FAIQWPQ7HMK6G02ZSQ5U/P1040617.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Lake Of Lava https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291568945-MAM55LYT4YTFFSA4TRJ0/P1040620.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Glorious https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291570693-07QDOCSQ5HVQLR91KXNV/P1040635.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Lake Taupo And Beyond https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291564671-NVS3GGDMKXAD0OBJARIP/P1040638.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - Nearing The End Much of the second half of the trail was like this, on boardwalk through very tall grass. We jogged most of it to save time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355291561771-9PD3FQS8ZJN1E3VJEFA8/P1040641.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #28: Into The Very Fires Of Mordor - We. Are. Fit. We did it all AND caught the bus. That calls for some rockin' out! https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-29 monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355369530006-8CGWB1LQJU3GRXH1DU33/P1040893.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair Marae And Totem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355369302399-VFAHEAE3RTONVSCMA8TV/P1040802.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair Log Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355369740571-97YXZCUCDAP658SPSH4Y/P1040957.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair A Final Dip Before Departing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355368593465-R8UNU35KCBNVV7AW5MI3/P1040710.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair Reflecting On River Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355369987545-25HGRGGDKRXFNHZE7LWD/P1040797.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair Totem Reflection https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355368741510-LUX0R2F3MJVZSTRFXACS/P1040708.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair Lunch Hour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355368908973-GAEYGL92LVKSID7GHWO3/P1040817.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair Selling The Drama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355369808761-SMKM6XQX9BVUDFJ9810N/P1040965.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair We Actually Paid For This!? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355368987215-WR4OJDR4Z63YO7YL45J9/P1040794.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair The Glory Of Whanganui https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355369662008-01BCVLKOVJZ59XRZ5ML0/P1040925.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair Katie's Bailing Out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355369598121-DY68836UDDG9JOVEWS4M/P1040915.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair Wet & Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355369212918-6MD5FILZO5OITE2R8DG6/P1040688.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair Goat Sighting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355369444680-JCACN74G8NSOXF2J89CW/P1040829.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair The Bridge To Nowhere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355368859742-DNZVYU00GBEFJHAOA1CX/P1040782.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair Rough Waters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370104157-RFFNEUSXS72VOVKCZTL8/P1040659.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Wooden Wonder Here is an example of one of the large wooden creature creations that we saw around National Park. Someone at Wade's Landing was making them. Steve, perhaps? I'll never know. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370104202-QOU2LAPROP4VZ2BSTS7V/P1040688.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Goat Sighting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370104156-P5AQ62PV7HJ4LWGWDDTP/P1040708.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Lunch Hour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370104510-QG3IR7N371VI5RXISCP7/P1040710.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Reflecting On River Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370104592-VLJXYR2UBCZV8676DNL8/P1040751.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - All Tied Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370104355-N41XIG0ZPHJLMTBUQROE/P1040758.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Mirror Image https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370105936-VVD0X4EGPSZERLBGN1IA/P1040775.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - River Rats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370106507-IJD9RNLXMXEPO1DI6UNQ/P1040782.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Rough Waters This is one of the few pictures of "rapids" that we took, as we didn't want to risk having the camera out and only one person paddling when we crossed over them. Nothing dangerous, just fun little bumps in the road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370107229-72TJB2DDB5ENF5HEY9QC/P1040794.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - The Glory Of Whanganui https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370107349-2VVFQN89VC1PTGDU92YT/P1040797.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Totem Reflection Here is a picture Katie took that is one of my favorites from the trip. It's the river's edge up against a mossy cliff face. If you rotate the picture counterclockwise you'll see a totem with faces. Very cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370108354-1N06TZDX46DZ3HDVR6CM/P1040802.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Log Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370108526-CZZ543MMDGDMPC1ED6WL/P1040817.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Selling The Drama Since we were tired of calm waters we decided to pretend we were in danger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370109700-LQNSRJWM0443LKMR1HUT/P1040822.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Hiking Above Whanganui https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370109741-UG4X37IANZXY5KMV9G0R/P1040829.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - The Bridge To Nowhere That's right, Sarah Palin, you're not so special! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370110244-Z98XOCDVF2P6J369IBTU/P1040838.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Perfect Circles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370110380-ONYYS0MRKOGKRDC2RI1U/P1040843.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Delusions Of Grandeur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370113660-81MQNRKM633IJKP236WR/P1040860.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - A Watery Cave Here's a cave along the river that we pulled over to explore. Inside of it was a pouring waterfall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370114251-IAKHP4R6EI50PRGTZWHI/P1040875.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Made Glorious Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370114680-Z2RAW1H7YLPH5XZIDCA5/P1040879.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Waves Of Green This vibrant green algae appeared in shallow rapids. It glowed under the sun. I thought they resembled a field of green mushrooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370115125-Q3H19AO6UEAZU26OETYG/P1040890.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Peaceful Camp https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370115113-GDBKFG2Q5MCUMD122OSM/P1040893.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Marae And Totem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370115845-IW3L7CPK79VLJKD0JB2F/P1040899.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Night Time Notes Even in the wilds I've got to stay on top of my blogging. ;) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370117109-WPZGSIIRVBHUMXMS6JZ3/P1040904.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Pukeko Sighting Here are two Pukeko birds I saw on that last morning. They seemed to be campsite residents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370117407-Y0Z17Y8MVHK8ELS3VRP4/P1040915.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Wet & Wild https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370117799-OWEM8M1APXS8K4R8T9T9/P1040918.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Soaked Through https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370118035-DAPYSHAHLZ2XZQLCFA71/P1040925.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - Katie's Bailing Out https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370117953-5R7QLYKQTEL8TACD8S81/P1040957.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - A Final Dip Before Departing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355370118116-YIGKPYKVHD9Q1PG2GPKF/P1040965.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair - We Actually Paid For This?! Our final drive back from the river was more dangerous than the river itself. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355368806122-50H86VX9S0M82X5C5CO6/P1040775.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #29: A Family Affair River Rats https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-30 monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355371550890-GDVAQAKAUZ1W0WTFENWW/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+006.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In Down The Rabbit Hole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355371261665-CZIYVOON7116WKT2XE61/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+001.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In The Toughest Cave Explorers You'll Ever Meet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372149495-TL6LTOX1FL45Q2450BVM/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+039.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In Through The Crevice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355371955905-SVHSK1W9S24CEH750VSJ/DW_Abyss_Group_Jumping+off+ledge+-+Copy.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In Jumping Into The Black River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372031863-IXRSYPJ8YRMIZIE14185/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+040.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In Warming Out Tummies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355371742172-EQ4QHTIBR7MI85LQHP6O/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+022.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In Katie's Leap Of Faith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372483039-U107IZ9A6YF2ZXAAVT6M/DW_Abyss_2+Girls_Climbing+up+internal+waterfall+-+Copy.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In Waterfall Climb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372093397-NCSRS8OE4S03K7XU95BN/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+031.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In Underground Water Slide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355371671404-EC1LB5RN33AZ6HBAYFC9/DW_2_Abyss_Girl_Abseiling_Under+glowworms+-+Copy.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In The Flying Fox https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355371635910-Q36R1AGLF73LQOAAKF45/DW_Abyss_Guy_Abseiling_wPlatform.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In A View From Below https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355371505340-WGSQACD7LMF70Z5A1DWM/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+004.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In Rappelling 101 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372624630-91AOLO65IXC4GI0P3HX9/P1040983.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - Super Alice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372624725-FHQAZAZHU4LIGMR716A3/P1040987.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - Ready To Go https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372618897-0A6CQ0776TYOB6OLW0PB/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+001.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - The Toughest Cave Explorers You'll Ever Meet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372618898-T91M4F1JVOI8EZT0NY2U/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+004.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - Rappelling 101 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372618516-W90C10NX3QKQ5TM4XEO7/BWR1.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - Glowworms Up Close Here's a stock photo of the larvae and their sticky threads. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372618881-OLFAW5BTGFE7479FFMJF/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+006.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - Down The Rabbit Hole https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372624197-O7MQ91G43VXONETIG22Y/DW_Abyss_Guy_Abseiling_wPlatform.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - A View From Below A publicity shot of someone rappelling down the cave entrance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372622004-X5QRDIKEO1A6BW33ZYU3/DW_2_Abyss_Girl_Abseiling_Under+glowworms+-+Copy.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - The Flying Fox Here's one of the stock photos we got with our pack of pictures. They obviously did some publicity shots with lighting throughout the cave. This shows the flying fox. you can see some of the glowworms in the background. Imagine no light, just pitch blackness and the worms while you fly down this. That's what we experienced. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372618944-ZSDPOMGRXDU9TZEV0GEN/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+022.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - Katie's Leap Of Faith https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372618921-78NXCZDYD6ZKAS7K2CJK/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+031.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - Underground Water Slide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372623693-EY76ZCNB7GXDHHR4Y78E/DW_Abyss_Group_Jumping+off+ledge+-+Copy.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - Jumping Into The Black River Publicity shot. It was pitch black when we jumped. Brrrrrr.... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372620853-BZPH6LYFEBQFTXGSD434/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+039.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - Through The Crevice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372621286-E0IWGVQJ673OGFKX4T30/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+040.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - Warming Our Tummies Katie and I are on the right toasting our good fortune. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372623291-ZUOH79VI9NLG5DDIP9X8/DW_Abyss_2+Girls_Climbing+up+internal+waterfall+-+Copy.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - Waterfall Climb Again, a publicity shot. But it shows what we climbed up, sans fancy lighting of course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372623470-7RBM20YN71GQT1UI4EJ6/DW_Abyss_Couple_Climbing+up+exit+waterfall+-+Copy.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - Exiting The Abyss Once again, a publicity photo of our exit from the caves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372621542-0LB9L7JYQ3CBF4KOR01Y/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+044.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - Gods In The Making https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372621820-7JJZBWQ2KVTH10FZMR5Y/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+051.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In - We Rock! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355371429041-8WMGBVDIXDGG526C4Y9Y/P1040987.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In Ready To Go https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355372531136-XMXS3MY4DZEAOVNO1OLL/BWR2-03-03-2011-9am-Terry-Jah+044.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In Gods In The Making https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355371392541-FJHX2GEANLXRXE2MJ9O9/P1040983.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #30: Caving In Super Alice! https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-31 monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374280497-R5LAZV684T3Q40AVWY70/P1050197.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens A Swim Before Sunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374434043-TKP0JLRZC7YIAK4GY6RA/P1050027.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Through The Ferns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374434076-19SELHVM1Y7IHSUS0QOF/P1040997.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Cave Creatures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374434274-G7JK1D9LHW35B98PT39S/P1050039.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Basking In The Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374434694-H5BHW9HNT5O0QTZ17MJU/P1050044.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Alice: Queen Of The Jungle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374434459-L1MMFK8EXGDJRPHAKR3M/P1050061.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Cave Of Wonders https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374434593-N979Z7HK92A9BGAEI2H8/P1050064.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - A Magical Waterway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374436552-TN0ZOVRTC80GLSV9I32B/P1050075.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Who's There? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374440779-3I5HUPDAE4LT8IF3ZPRZ/P1050097.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Huka Horror Behind us is the swift moving outlet from Taupo lake that feeds Huka Falls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374439440-LIHNE8D2PF6VEXGLVFOE/P1050122.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Huka Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374438347-C2PG9R2JM6FAOQ9UM6NP/P1050137.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Icy Blue Waters Of Huka Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374440606-T01HDYDAHXE8A92VL4MY/P1050148.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Over The Shoulder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374440126-42GJZT986YLLY3SC95KZ/P1050151.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Two Sweet Bees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374442219-U9IB2EVU6RXIG7Z6899U/P1050152.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - A Honey Of A Tasting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374441977-GA6U08A7WU2JJXW948XL/P1050164.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - The Sign Says It All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374437220-VGK5U77P7H6MIOTXWKL7/P1050167.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Promoting Cannibalism To Children https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374444002-BMS38XJR561V136EVJEO/P1050169.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - You See, I Saw A sight that made Katie laugh every time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374443383-0HAY8B1YUI4IK9LOCV7R/P1050178.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Prawn Dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374440507-EEUR9F3NYKJ0X06VX5LB/P1050182.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Lake Taupo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374441819-4E47YODBTZ18N7DO0UPW/P1050188.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Who Knew Toilets Could Be So Glamorous? Katie caught this site in the main park of Taupo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374443521-O6SSZ9OFJKV0JC0SS5J7/P1050190.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Transition Point: Iron Man https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374442016-9XYDQP8XWHV1SJSSGCKU/P1050197.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - A Swim Before Sunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374441064-EWJPRVHIONYTO3V2SV0X/P1050205.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - And They're Off! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374442519-TD5049W31LA4753WJKM4/P1050211.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - A Warrior's Welcome https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374438308-GYN9ATBVJ5N97Z9GM401/P1050217.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Alice Is A Fan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374437996-RWSHJCJT2777NIPJY422/P1050226.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - These People Are Tough https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374438618-5AVX6HEDUQZHYENM5LZ1/P1050239.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - Crossing The Finish Line Here is the winner of the Iron Man, Cameron Brown. It was his 10th Iron Man win!! Unbelievable!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374439096-39JG86WY09N87KXPIOSX/P1050248.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens - An Official Road Sign This sign, as far as we could understand it, is telling us to merge with the oncoming traffic like a closing zipper - taking turns one after the other. Merge like a zip! Strange and yet so very charming. It also rolls off the tongue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374325315-1B8DPDH4I7706NKIB7YE/P1050239.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens Crossing The Finish Line https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355373964064-GO9UNT5VEN0QW4WPR5L1/P1050169.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens I See, You Saw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355373820228-V5B9P02VNPLVRB30EV4Y/P1050151.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens Two Sweet Bees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374039117-B2T9PKA4AUN3DDQNL1B8/P1040997.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens Cave Creatures https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355373872552-VLIRPXK28FMAHXTRW26P/P1050164.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens The Sign Says It All https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355374154101-7SPVQS392NW8ZN7TTUBJ/P1050122.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #31: Iron Maidens Huka Falls https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-32 monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355375426557-MZV9MDKSREZZQA83BEBM/P1050289.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! The Champagne Pool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355375748885-AMIASWFTJTBJ4DJDW6XY/P1050417.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! Such A Softie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355375381529-SJG3NSRGQNHR7ZF51VYT/P1050280.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! Another World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376045404-QJTJ3YURCJGTW4FY5AOF/P1050444.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! Giant Sheep! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355375910737-I93JO001U42SZMXSYTEK/P1050396.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! A Wooly Find https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376278701-XI6B1MEY7YC7LK8JNUJ3/P1050250.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Wai-O-Tapu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376278439-FWHD1NPAY2OWC9IHPMK3/P1050254.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Devil's Home Who knew the entrance to Hell was in New Zealand? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376278763-KOFCSI4X19NR7TD11R4R/P1050264.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Devil's Ink Pots I just loved these pools. They really did look like ink pots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376278864-2OQFMFVK94DXZHWCXADU/P1050269.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - The Artist's Palette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376278947-SUUI4GLSFVEO9B0RRFIF/P1050271.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Boardwalk Crossing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376278290-NWOTZR8NL5WQTEW5JL3X/P1050278.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Danger! These little signs were found all over Wai-O-Tapu warning of the water temperatures. I guess the steam isn't enough to scare people away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376280500-UIGX6A6ECKMQJ9JHZWR0/P1050280.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Another World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376280669-3JCTW8TGWPGXIXRQA19F/P1050285.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Katie Enters The Mist https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376281212-4HK31KEZ0PLX5LVMWS5I/P1050289.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - The Champagne Pools https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376281703-3HLQQS3RSPZQLJ2MHKPE/P1050305.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Color Scheme Katie captured this beautiful shot amongst the ferns along the trail at Wai-O-Tapu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376281769-HAZCGWU8QFPLYYTSG8Z6/P1050313.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - A Strange Land Part of the trail at Wai-O-Tapu. Amazing colors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376281852-6IM9W47OQZC13Y7TL7BE/P1050326.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Hidden Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376281986-KENLH33NG7QF2W8KPTVR/P1050344.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Nuclear Frog Zombie Infestation! The Devil's Bath in all its neon glory. Though this picture doesn't do it justice, this pool glowed something fierce. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376281983-WC2351MHT025KA1N5X3F/P1050364.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Sunset On Lake Rotorua The view from the Polynesian Spa as the sun set. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376282008-222YR8NQVBFIOABBIE15/P1050366.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Polynesian Spa At Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376283478-NTF9UXP20T9SFUWFOPU8/P1050370.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - A Couple Of Hotties https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376285141-0NCH9EG6KWHO2XQ1N0KQ/P1050371.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - What A Baaaagain! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376287385-RJEW0F0M7ZBAMZE7915X/P1050372.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Friendly Persuasion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376284945-MS48UXCCYBJ4T8RPA19P/P1050383.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Agrodome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376288566-5YZZP5YIZC7XKWBH2YMI/P1050389.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Sheep Shearing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376287161-6EPR2AW4XPBTAAZ93ONI/P1050396.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - A Wooly Find https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376285301-F6VTIV9Q0COZTYIH76GV/P1050406.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Ready And Willing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376283961-O3OQ50EA2O0CQ058PR13/P1050411.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Milk Maid https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376285358-3AI4DWXE8O0SF9TMRKTV/P1050414.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - No Holding Back Here is my moment of humility. How was I supposed to know it was all a joke? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376287832-XBBXFT7T7EMFJA7JLT0E/P1050417.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Such A Softie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376285801-OVA7C58ZWHD7WWN32GAR/P1050435.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Hair Apparent I notice a certain commonality between these two... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355376284270-Q4UQMRHU2YELGBXO0D6P/P1050444.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #32: This Place Stinks! - Fun and Tacky! https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-33 monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355454562766-CRS9QSALYBSLBZHM0AQL/P1050500.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening The Hongi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355454433588-669C7LD3IAFHEZO1UMJZ/P1050473.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening Magical Fresh Cold Water Spring! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355454813139-X16N4AXY902DFLAVOTAA/P1050515.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening A Feast For The Ages! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455098711-D9CAZEXFVSA3Z7XLCFR3/P1050449.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - The Funky Green Voyager Our hostel in Rotorua https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455098605-QUTAAERIZJ68FGIO66QS/P1050454.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - Under The Tent Here's a view of the hangi tent pre-feast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455098667-2IDTUCUMXWZK2OAJIU2D/P1050457.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - Katie's Rockin' The Shades https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455098641-DATJW8GXNG84JL9HC6H6/P1050459.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - A Skilled Vocalist Here's the singer that greeted us as we entered the tent at Mitai. If you mixed Polynesian music with country western you'd get this man. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455098756-36CY99B6VE2P96E0BTUM/P1050465.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - The Hangi Feast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455098782-60UNITMB4YP2PDMNCNHV/P1050471.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - On Sacred Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455100078-VTPE036SVKTK565HU30I/P1050473.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - The Magical Fresh Cold Water Spring! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455100178-UVXYE1H83R0A1ETULH7G/P1050482.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - The Waka Floats Forth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455100648-AHN73XL8L444LWN6T9C8/P1050483.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - Water Warriors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455100705-MJ0PXSJ3IPPRTE1PHQK4/P1050488.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - The Ancient Mitai Village https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455100979-DXL6PS8JQ4XJEI8LTMDF/P1050492.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - Calling To His People https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455101702-EURMRJVVANVI4Z06M8I9/P1050497.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - Showcasing His Skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455102077-1G3JLHZKHAWYJVANUYZO/P1050500.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - The Hongi Here is where the chiefs touched their noses together to solidify their peaceful friendship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455102444-3L8VSNPX1WF349OFXWUG/P1050504.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - The Women Can Intimidate Too! Here's an example of how powerful the Maori women looked during the performance as well. They definitely held their own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455102892-8NYK1N88U6EKPGJZC215/P1050507.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - The Performance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455103874-C56OTQ8U07AUHUV5MNCR/P1050513.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - Earth Cooker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455104526-5LNEJXWXOWIW2ENP8ZVT/P1050515.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - A Feast For The Ages! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455104743-BVGQ21NECV8XJVMGQ3GO/P1050517.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - A Stealthy Eel In The Nighttime Spring https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455104121-7CIELKF4B2ISWSYOTKD8/P1050520.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - Swirling Rainbow Trout https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455103978-N8XRVIUPJM2UO3SI1OPA/P1050542.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - Our Illustrious Guide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355455104230-NB1G5M1X67X5D6RWDCN5/P1050552.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening - The Southern Cross Look in the center and you'll see the four stars that when connected would make a cross. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355454631970-QAQRUEHFM8EEFAY8ADSI/P1050497.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening Showcasing His Skills https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355454855201-I59N7ATPG3N24M8XRAZ2/P1050552.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening The Southern Cross https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355454471821-3WWO5IB9230N6JQK6UMB/P1050482.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening The Waka Floats Forth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355454401315-UJHHKKXQEEPBSG3DEHQY/P1050465.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #33: A Symbolic Evening The Hangi Feast https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-34 monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355457929102-5II1L4O1IWK9SBW461BI/P1050688.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #34: There And Back Again Ta-Da! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355457843304-IJVG14JRJODYCWPQT3BI/P1050689.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #34: There And Back Again Ready For The Experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355457988655-HUXPI7B35ZUI0KUL1BUT/P1050557.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #34: There And Back Again - Welcome Little People! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355457988756-GR7OJ9V7G3HGK3ULCG38/P1050556.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #34: There And Back Again - Friend & Foe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355457989028-R1NWIZ3BRE51JDCV8Z8R/P1050669.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #34: There And Back Again - Skyline https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355457989288-HEAP96FV26FNLS5J22WH/P1050681.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #34: There And Back Again - Friendly Sheep https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355457989207-PP7600V0EGFLHARGDKLN/P1050688.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #34: There And Back Again - Ta-Da! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355457988967-Y3Q9VGO72F1JCNASMB16/P1050689.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #34: There And Back Again - Ready For The Experience https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355457990016-7M0N9GUSB95663Q6FG8C/P1050690.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #34: There And Back Again - Exit Stage Right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355457785001-XGNT5GCX1BEC0SP24JBP/P1050556.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #34: There And Back Again Friend & Foe https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-35 monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355458996744-ALAOE1ONOJLBD4SWQT4A/P1050801.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture A Painter's Dream https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459107680-XM8NINAGTVF3SF9XM897/P1050894.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture Exploring The Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355458844897-7AAQZ4SDEPV44NKPQ4VR/P1050746.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture This Is A Trail? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459163757-K74JROKYZUZH0NI8D4U0/P1050920.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture You Call This A Shower? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355458786213-8HDNO5XYZBT9FJ7LJVDB/P1050741.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture The Ancient Boulder https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355458629422-MH1MFSQUOZIR3IAIGO65/P1050697.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture Colville Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459040325-1XVYNCOG91TR6ZAXG5LD/P1050877.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture The Man-Made Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459375414-XQHRYY0OI9VGKMZDQ63U/P1050692.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Sea View A view from our drive up the Coromandel Peninsula. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459375495-EMTIQ9JYJKMUWRO0S51F/P1050697.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Colville Farm This was probably my favorite view on the farm. We'd pass this area and I always sighed with contentment when I looked out there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459375799-35FVU2X8DD5DL6SUBSG8/P1050701.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - River Crossing The river near our cabin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459375966-VOX88NXT4HPAV5E09WZL/P1050739.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Limb-Climbing Comes To An End https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459376160-JJ5H1AG43XZ8OC1KE77P/P1050741.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - The Ancient Boulder Here's Katie sizing herself up against the giant boulder at Misty Falls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459375980-F1L6O7QK50NB9RGX2IZU/P1050746.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - This Is A Trail? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459377177-ZL3OCAMGD92JJGOSUZ3V/P1050751.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - All Signs Point This Way https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459380179-ELA6O7KJIM9GLKWUD3WD/P1050770.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - The Lookout Point Our view from the lookout point on the trail. This shows the expanse of Colville Farm out to the road and beyond. Gorgeous scenery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459388261-AQ54TNEAWKJI553IR94A/P1050774.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - On Top Of The World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459383651-P6DSWG8MX6E1PZI4LQ0D/P1050779.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Downward Slope https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459379737-HJL1KMH97DBGVBO1U6UY/P1050792.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Our Wee Little Cabin We were staying in The Dutchman 2 where Katie's standing. The other building is The Dutchman, which was vacant while we were there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459380872-F0ZC2FU6EK3ANP2D25SI/P1050801.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - A Painter's Dream Seeing these sheep take their sleeping spots under this tree every day was heartwarming. So picturesque. So perfect. It was like the sheep knew how wonderful a spot this was, and they made it their own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459381645-K57RJZET5ARQPC9A8GJZ/P1050811.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Crazy Tree Yet another amazing tree in New Zealand. I wish I could have taken it home with me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459383652-Q207VP06ZFDNV6VXMWVF/P1050815.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Grocery Shopping In The Boonies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459396414-62X1CZSDUEWEHFLSQREA/P1050816.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Cockle Hunting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459379882-JBTFJSAUMCZH9OXHX88H/P1050827.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - The Beauty Of A Leaf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459395794-VL9AJ8MO09CGMNMI2IK8/P1050828.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Civilation We drove a long way back to Coromandel to find some cockles. Lots of shops, some fish mongers, but no cockles to be found. No shellfish at all, for that matter! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459388776-VBDI0W6KN7RDUMFH3NNY/P1050837.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - The Kitchen And The Cook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459388264-DCU0E0VV6IZECZ13N659/P1050839.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Inside The Dutchman 2 Our quaint little home inside the cabin. Wood burning stove and all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459390803-MCM9QQK6MHHLST0Y64I6/P1050841.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Drying Out Our flip flops are drying in the sun along with our underthings on the clothes line. Too bad the little pink bugs showed up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459381337-LMBBKTCXFYEE4FVKDFJ3/P1050845.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Lovely https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459383826-S7WKG395AJO2QUHC57W8/P1050849.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - A Strange Specimen We caught sight of this odd antlered creature trotting out of the woods. Don't move too quickly or you'll scare it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459381472-50P53WVT8YC1O9E1NMYF/P1050856.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Along The Farmland Fence https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459389788-ONK5XPUJKAGLQ6LOBMIY/P1050877.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - The Man-Made Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459394514-22XESZRP0E5OJU6NW0KI/P1050882.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - A Picnic Lunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459394478-QCQ9NRIVRXIQJL1T5LA9/P1050891.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Sun Breakthrough https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459389551-0AHS9MINH77GKBNDBD2M/P1050894.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Exploring The Farm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459381103-AKBR4W3K9WU6JH41GMD7/P1050896.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Katie Curls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459383284-KB87U37HU9P3T7SFYWLB/P1050897.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Swimming Upstream On our way back from our picnic we decided to go off the path and follow the river upstream all the way to the cabin. We had to overcome a few obstacles along the way, but it was a fun journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459383344-OV4AL2I7BDLR8Q680I13/P1050902.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Melon Katie eats watermelon while our rocks dry in the sun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459383678-DKX7WQEUT9QJP4LETTM6/P1050920.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - You Call This A Shower? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355459395182-H5K07KG8INWD6JVOZ9UJ/P1050922.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture - Pukeko https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355458722397-1VUGM2NDY0D05Q3MYE62/P1050792.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture Our Wee Little Cabin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355458911597-SH7Y7LU49ASXZR5LAMPG/P1050816.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture Cockle Hunting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355458679992-M0I2S0CJWT1VIJD5Q3LO/P1050774.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #35: Out To Pasture On Top Of The World https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-36 monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355460854757-O0JINKQXL1NU8LJQCXWR/P1060131.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim They Never Swim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355460576319-JG9IWFCYIW11TFT21NEC/P1060066.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim Fun In The Sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355460652773-7THYJXV2O30C77E4UHRE/P1050965.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim Mangrove Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355460607020-1CETBY3S5T4MVXA8TKQ6/P1050951.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim A Watchful Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355460753281-J7KPN1H9578V00ZIIUL9/P1050978.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim Shaggin' By The Sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355460984831-6VBASXZJ85HQUXY1KP2L/P1060185.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim To Low https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461709900-HCFP7OQPTQKN1R6TWGGA/P1050927.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Largest War Waka https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461710033-I9YTF539IX6UGY8U9GRH/P1050938.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - The Marae https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461711708-2UDSWFUP6865YOBZ2UPP/P1050942.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Inside The Rib Cage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461712190-UU5MR2WWNQXBJ8PRTCBA/P1050951.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - A Watchful Eye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461712837-CZ3ACGLFO649BO3ZOTRW/P1050965.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - The Mangrove Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461713686-POYIQI88NQQW9Z482PCG/P1050970.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Can't Resist A Climb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461713599-GLJ2W9JQKJHT942W029R/P1050971.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Get Down From There, You Nut! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461713756-U1CLCXPOABB08A7GG3BO/P1050978.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Shaggin' By The Sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461713533-N76NHC2J5CX9SGRPR3G4/P1050986.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Haruru Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461713130-SSW59ZUCGIA0BKJ6V942/P1060066.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Fun In The Sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461714139-7F7GK1ZH2ZEIE0MI7E3E/P1060099.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - A Flawless Beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461715037-3Q1Z81LZGWDQGFY9L4OO/P1060116.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Carino Catamaran https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461719434-S8LARYT5QAMH8TQD17KU/P1060127.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Dolphins Ho! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461721976-1KH7DLKU4CNTMP7M885L/P1060131.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Swim! Swim! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461717238-Z1R79ZIIIH4E59ZDSP6M/P1060135.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Ready, Set... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461723044-C4KSS83I3R7MFBH1GPWD/P1060142.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461719054-NF56WDFMROH1Q9W8A0EC/P1060143.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - They're Swimming With Me Notice me. Notice the faint sign of a dolphin in the upper left. Yes, folks, we swam together. I didn't SEE them, but I swam with them. And here's the proof! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461721769-LGL904OL1P4KNP1T38PY/P1060159.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Arriving At Love Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461715285-5X4QO7BOCRWO2J595JDM/P1060166.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Aye, Captain! The lady in red is our Captain. I can't recall her name, unfortunately. Also note the tiny Speedo in the foreground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461717676-SYU2ZDFVSIGH6FRF5P1F/P1060181.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - From High... The view down one direction of Love Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461719108-OFV7GRHIZTYCN3DJBEHA/P1060185.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - ...To Low The view down the other direction of Love Island. A glorious 360 degree vista. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461716054-AHIVENHPNX5V1HMC6JMU/P1060211.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Clear Lagoon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461718970-IPV2YCSAOEPLY62J9G3C/P1060216.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - My Iridescent Shell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461717420-A3EGLZ28WCCW5H3TPY4R/P1060220.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Rippling Glass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461721168-TU6I7GGJ9BZ4VQWHAU2S/P1060226.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Love Island Lagoon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461718642-9XZVAI4YT9LJ8KAD4TXY/P1060227.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - One More Dive Before Lunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461721816-PWCLZDSVZ2ZNA5328QDV/P1060233.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Sausage On The Bar-B-Que https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461724095-2ML93MZSJGQ5254GTKYL/P1060259.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Under The Blue https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461723755-N4U75YABQ6VCO87SFM0E/P1060269.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Once Again - Rockstar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461719955-731JIRFD3PYHY7WGZ4DI/P1060275.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - The Was Fun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461723512-1ES97S7HXGQOSXH6ZNBU/P1060284.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - An Apt Name https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461720051-MJ3O84OKNWH67D959T5M/P1060290.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Bon Appetit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461722866-OT0001CIOJK5IXY0T1WW/P1060292.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - Pet Apropos This cat was obviously a restaurant pet. I'm sure he came in handy round closing time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461721503-C1C1AH8QJERUH0ZAQY5M/P1060299.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim - The View From Our Hostel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461069883-H9SU3QGKXZ1IMWLS1PNG/P1060216.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim My Iridescent Shell https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461201152-582A3W3I4XRKJE05DEX4/P1060269.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim Once Again - Rockstar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355460812628-FL96D038EO9QO8IOMJRT/P1060127.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim Dolphins Ho! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355460937503-P7JB4HCOLVXEVOEL0J37/P1060181.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim From High https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355460689090-A2BM1LAH8HA8LJ0HZE1J/P1060116.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim Carino Catamaran https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355461260140-DR74QY6KLWTO8YVU8IBZ/P1060290.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #36: They Never Swim Bon Appetit! https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-37 monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355462817806-4KYVKXZY3KFSZ3Q73TLG/P1060333.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World Pink Hues https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355462964207-41DJMODZ2WNB1VI2FBQD/P1060326.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World Two At Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355463753765-3ZPS7FL3VMGY5WMOJYCI/P1060384.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World The Sand Blow! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355883973969-L881F7AN1QITWOMQE0F6/P1060391.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World Twin Shadow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355893313457-IMENYYWAUDFY6IKYOHBV/DSCF0129.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World On Hallowed Ground https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355884266430-0JMZTV65ILUDYXO310GW/DSCF0215.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World My Favorite Picture Of Katie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355884397670-IMM6NYJUI3KFEPV5LY27/DSCF0112.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World Circling The Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466565759-GYFUUN0289L1ZS6E0TR3/P1060310.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Walking With Shadows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466565919-XDPC6JVN5VFN6Y70S837/P1060321.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Sandy Shores https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466565918-7RPHNO8RGQQH8XIPJ4B9/P1060333.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Pink Hues https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466566778-ME8ZL95SGGU8PELZ6X37/P1060365.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - To The Moon, Alice Katie snapped this shot from within the sea cave (aka "Callisto's Cave"). Notice the moon at the top. Lovely. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466567082-YM9JIOT06F4WCHT7S4FF/P1060366.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Duel At Dusk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466566149-OLR96DJ1PONB81ZVKNFU/P1060338.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Best. Sunset. Ever. Our first sunset at Bethells Beach. Unbelievable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466565857-RP328NO19942AZGWD5D4/P1060326.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Two At Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466566450-ACYEW3AHUIO2MCG5QQ8B/P1060346.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Best. Sunset. Ever. Part II The sun has dipped below the horizon. Breathtaking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466566880-JUBN6XOIREZQC0RVCEKB/P1060376.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Falling Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466560116-7389IBU5W08ICKCN971G/DSCF0046.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Someone To Watch Over Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466560110-NL3K6Q0SUJ6PX8L5ZS90/DSCF0027.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Second Sunset Different night, different sunset (different camera), but still undeniably gorgeous. Bethells Beach is the best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466565395-D2KTIJWQ3WZ53TIDO61Y/P1060307.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Glorious Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466564700-NAJL80HA2HRDSVT7AG2E/P1060306.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Endless Summer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466567087-2SK6N7LVZLQ88XOTATUW/P1060384.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - The Sand Blow! Ahead is the exact spot where Xena and the Siberian Amazons run out to meet the Berzerker. Awesome!! Even more so because it was actually a good episode! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466567192-QXZM95700VCAL5N7A1RI/P1060391.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Twin Shadow https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466560115-5T8972K3G1IROQVXNLZW/DSCF0092.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Wash Away This will look familiar to you Xena fans out there. This area was the sight of many events, such as Xena and Gabrielle riding the chariot in "Chariots of War" and when Xena meets up with Boddicea in "The Deliverer." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466560117-F1IJYG7F7V959RC185QE/DSCF0112.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Circling The Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466559908-L4N6JSDXDC5IHJJT4ZY1/DSCF0119.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Wounded Hawk Here is the wounded hawk we found on the trail around the lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466561602-A91ZWK2SRHEENAWCQM5J/DSCF0122.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Out Of This World We encountered these trees while hiking around the lake. Amazing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466561582-8VENBI5M7B331R57Y8FD/DSCF0129.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - On Hallowed Ground The beach where nearly the entire episode "Fins, Femmes & Gems" was filmed. Neat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466564342-CI5UA1CURL06JC4TPKIH/DSCF0215.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - My Favorite Picture Of Katie This is Katie, circa 1975. She looks so Starsky & Hutch!! I love it!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466561719-62JHOCKI2VMLAFXNLC14/DSCF0150.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Watershed Moment Here Katie mimics Xena after she catches a couple fish in "Fins, Femmes, & Gems." Dork supreme. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466561924-9317GR1J8QQQ6VWLIW3B/DSCF0156.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Katie's Joxer Moment Here Katie pretends to be Joxer when he thinks he's Attis: The Ape Man. Oh dear... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466562013-D5S81XMB2ZNBMQSIVP4K/DSCF0194.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Around The Bend That's me out on the edge of the sand blow. Notice how the water runs alongside it. It's fed from the lake and runs out to sea. The whole area was fascinating to explore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466563087-CMWJK2YL8LETFRWZH2DD/DSCF0203.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Following In My Footsteps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466563398-164GNXUCQA7IM8K2VWAT/DSCF0204.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Leaving Her Mark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466564010-FO4NS5VIT2FMP5THDD7D/DSCF0210.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Waves Of Grains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355895282302-28TFX6BJKM9VU2YE5UHR/P1060394.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Joxer's Lump We searched around for the spot where Xena tends to Joxer's minor wound at the end of Return of Callisto. He sat on a lump of sand on this sand blow. We couldn't be certain, but this seemed to be the spot. It just didn't have grass back then. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466567352-9M26EXOWMIR0Q9OX4GI4/P1060415.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Our Camera's Last Photo This is the last picture I was able to take with our dying camera. I love Katie's pose. Pretend she's speaking in an Italian accent: "Hey! Whatsamattayou?" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466560114-86ID9K2XDGXHARIQS5YH/DSCF0063.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Our Ghostly Haunt https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466565003-V64GRYI8JTBDWM2VZ3D4/Motherhood_Dual.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Comparison Shot #1 To the left, a still from "Motherhood" (another "winner" of an episode. Hey, this ain't Shakespeare!). To the right, Bethells Beach. Notice the rock formation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466564596-2CBQQRBLWP8ERE4UKFAX/LittleProblems_Dual.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Comparison Shot #2 To the left, a still from one of the worst episodes of Xena, "Little Problems." To the right, me. See any similarities? Shots like this have been used in many Xena episodes, so it was really cool to stand up here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466567737-TOASIYZ1A5RIH55RC11J/ReturnofCallisto4_Dual.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Comparison Shot #3 Callisto's Cave! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466567963-STG41PW7ZXBFCSZZ7J4X/Sacrifice_Dual.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Comparison Shot #4 The lake was also the spot where Gabrielle tries to convince Serafin she shouldn't follow Hope in "Sacrifice Part I." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355466568254-DATMB2K5VO1QQZVKU33Y/SinTrade3_Dual.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World - Comparison Shot #5 One of the most kick-ass moments on Xena: When Xena rides off to find the Amazon Land of the Dead at the beginning of "Adventures In The Sin Trade Part 1." This is pretty much the exact same shot, minus the blue filter of course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355463063734-3Y37ZZ4OUJ45ZK3UEO91/P1060365.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World To The Moon, Alice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355893084615-PVDEW4GB1K18XYWLANVE/DSCF0203.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World Following In My Footsteps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355893375027-ZFKQA87M0UP8CIVTSRK8/P1060338.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World Best. Sunset. Ever. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355884050770-UF0KH8D6TO561BJHZCDN/DSCF0194.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World Around The Bend https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355885207469-4PWIV47OVM1A8NK4YB8M/DSCF0122.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World Out Of This World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355462785284-RQQV2IKL0DA8924KY2LC/P1060310.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #37: Her Courage Will Change The World Walking With Shadows https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/nz-entry-38 monthly 0.5 2025-11-05 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355895581562-KVEI1EJRIFOUKX0E6I99/DSCF0301.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... Sizing Up The Scene https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355896960639-1DTQW2V4DTU0X9HA75SJ/DSCF0511.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... The End Of The Road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355896763451-MYZAR0Z8H48IT3GLGVPB/DSCF0408.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... Never Too Old To Climb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897307062-8NQ7KN31ZU8SE79UDZ4G/DSCF0284.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Hanua Falls = Paradise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897302658-KXH8IU0RHIBW2USXZFV0/DSCF0274.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Braving The Frigid Waters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897364311-BY3VTL98RB5CLUTEYYCF/DSCF0286.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Falling In Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897322650-2ZKB2J525VJVRX8YVHUM/DSCF0295.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Searching For Landmarks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897366240-SE2KCRNNE0A8EB43GVEY/DSCF0301.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Sizing Up The Scene https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897362172-SP8BGJS85XF8EN6X0N33/DSCF0321.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Katie & The Three Trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897346618-1C7YVACJ0K5EKJTGD2VU/DSCF0355.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - View From Mt. Eden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897323589-VQAV1LMK0XA38V9B7BED/DSCF0359.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Dormant Volcanoes Abound Here is a view from Mt. Eden. As you can see, from atop this dormant volcano you can view two others that are also parks (or "domains") in this direction alone. They were peppered all over the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897358816-1MJO5XE5LBEMN93XHBLU/DSCF0361.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - A Beautiful Shot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897354712-S36DOD2SHM1WZRMZE1YR/DSCF0372.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - The Blushing Sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897309730-IG7YUA17P2LLIB0RABNL/DSCF0385.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Auckland Arts Festival https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897366466-QZ3A5DDTT7JOLUKIWAHH/DSCF0388.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Countdown To Rugby World Cup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897311021-J9ZJII80BRFXM2ROD5PL/DSCF0396.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Queens Wharf Behind Katie you can see the tan color of the classic Ferry Terminal. A beautiful building, beautifully restored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897329685-C2NTDW0A7NAUJ3ZHIDSU/DSCF0400.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Katie's Kind Of Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897329473-OKMN77LN1OQZ6XMFVG08/DSCF0401.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Our Last Hike Through The Woods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897344396-PJ919KSOQ3A55S8WY4Z1/DSCF0408.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Never Too Old To Climb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897339823-UZ4ITYAQ1K8LZF7WNRSK/DSCF0411.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Cat Nap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897356143-J11JVONJQ4CZ3LLW9CYU/DSCF0429.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Greenhouse Effect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897330720-FIXHAGX0JQHHZO27UVT5/DSCF0452.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Lightning Strike! This is the tree that was struck by lightning long ago. The tree is still alive and kickin'! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897322931-CQ86L3TM7UKJJHMPUDCQ/DSCF0455.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - A Conversation With Mother Goose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897367384-VWVZ0DBSLRVG80WSISZU/DSCF0467.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - The Sound Of The Ocean Unfortunately, we couldn't take pictures during the show. So you get a photo of a program and Katie's smiling face! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897350185-6HBGV3HGC0ENEDOBORSV/DSCF0474.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Alice Is Feeling Blue Our last walk through the city. I'm hugging Auckland; saying goodbye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897379406-LIIN19F18QDAVZ424NWB/DSCF0479.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Goodbyes Are Never Easy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897346443-JDDIYOEMOX3CSGOAJN8G/DSCF0497.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - From On High A view from the plane as we take off for home. You can see Bethells Beach along the shore below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897310201-TXKUS55IMNNJX8S88WJ6/DSCF0508.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Safe. Sound. Sleepy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897302096-8AQ9VOJUUKFFFDVNY8XU/AltaredStates1_Dual.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Exhibit A C'mon. This is all kinds of awesome. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897356436-P0D3I6JUNAU2K4PEGCSK/DSCF0511.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - The End Of The Road https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897321847-G6MSOZHKSI44UMC5ZGVE/WarriorPrincess_Dual.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Comparison Shot #1 Here was Xena's first appearance on screen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897301742-IX3DMGPCVFOS8H4QI8O0/Crusader2_Dual.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Comparison Shot #5 Najara's entrance from "Crusader." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897302632-HVU58MU6KV9YC432B6FT/AltaredStates5_Dual.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Comparison Shot #4 Another shot from "Altared States." Icus and his father heading out to the altar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897302566-1AFW51DA3SEYYY2FPS5S/AltaredStates3_Dual.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Comparison Shot #3 This is where the altar was in "Altared States" where Icus nearly died. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897337128-CPBQ8PDIXBFCRHONQ8M7/WhenFates2_Dual.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... - Comparison Shot #2 Katie attempts an Alti sneer. This is from the episode "When Fates Collide," for those who care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355896899270-VOBBPK21UD2FLUDTNO8R/DSCF0497.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... From On High https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355895625613-H4HRQYX2E446DOY4FA1M/DSCF0321.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... Katie & The Three Trees https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897018377-HKZ5901KFMHSUN0QBPEI/DSCF0174.jpg New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... Alice & Katie Were Here https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355896461431-K5Y5OZ0PVC1XFT868COP/DSCF0355.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... View From Mt. Eden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355896705504-FSHH0GF62N2NNIKKGU70/DSCF0396.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... Queen's Wharf https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355897126362-JQZCVQ0ILBHDSAP9VTO8/DSCF0508.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... Safe, Sound, & Sleepy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355895526333-C4CMEAGRZRZYLC1S3UR9/DSCF0274.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... Braving The Frigid Waters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1355896850439-CED6OZLPORUMR4H0M2T6/DSCF0474.JPG New Zealand 2011 - NZ Post #38: All Good Things... Alice Is Feeling Blue https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/category/New+Zealand+2011 monthly 0.5 https://aliceintraveland.com/nz2011/category/New+Zealand+2011+* monthly 0.5 https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw daily 0.75 2025-11-07 https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/saying-goodbye-to-the-couch monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1372631268605-AJAFT6Q2BSC5K7A5FLH9/P1000662.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #1: Saying Goodbye To The Couch Backpacks for two. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1372631700251-77TW93ZZGVFS64GQRYPJ/AK_onthecouch_filters.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #1: Saying Goodbye To The Couch Enjoying our black vinyl couch one last time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1372629844092-60049GCAUMN6EJ94H4VV/Alice_family_AutoColor.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #1: Saying Goodbye To The Couch My family, circa 1978, sitting on our beloved black vinyl couch. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/rtw-this-week-in-pictures monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1373217013406-RH63CNZIHLWNHJBJOJ4Z/P1000665.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Leave No Trace It was an emotional morning as we said goodbye to our apartment. We left it as we found it, completely empty.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1373217013942-R2AZOIVF3D0G3R3AH7Z8/P1000685.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Hitting The Road With our car packed up tight we left Southern California with no idea when we'd be returning. Bitter sweet.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1373217019384-S8XMLLPTIKEG1BSZUGP7/P1000701.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Pit Stop At a rest stop near Mt. Shasta we spied Lake Shasta in the background with very low water levels. Check out the tree line compared to the water line. Yikes!   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1373217017472-FO3JD5S1E3SG8LDQU2F3/P1000736.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Story Time On the way up the coast we met up with my old friend, Elsa. It'd been at least 15 years since we'd seen each other! We had a lovely time catching up and playing with her little boy, Max. Thanks for the hospitality, Elsa and Ben!   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566514562511-3GNFWWHMFJSTYYZ5E5WT/P1000761.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Dandy Daisies I grew up in Washington yet had never been to Mt. St. Helens. Since we were driving by we thought it would be the perfect time to check it out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1373217022249-HZQOJ47WGS3JGIAW721E/P1000806.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Mt. St. Helens On May 18th, 1980 Mt. St. Helens exploded laterally. It flattened miles of forest, sent a torrid of mud, rock, and trees through the valley, and blew thick clouds of ash into eastern WA. The landscape was forever changed. It's amazing what nature can do in a single day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1373217021026-B94913F43WTB82CKKDF5/P1000813.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Humming Bird A rare sight - a still hummingbird! It sat quietly while off a trail around Mt. St. Helens. Check out the pollen on it's beak! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566514562892-TPS6WSH0GW2G00FGXNUM/P1000831.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Tour Guides Katie and I spent a lovely day touring around my home town of Mukilteo with our good friend, Jennifer, and her fiancé, Jeff. It was really fun seeing all the new and historical sights. Thanks for the tour, you two! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1373217026488-DR2GLYKP5EJ2DSKLSVSP/P1000885.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Pig Roast My younger brother and his friends put on a pig roast at a local beach for the 4th of July. It was their first pig roast ever, and it was quite the spectacle! Here my brother Willie and his friends dig out the pig. It's time to eat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566514561827-GD02HCPY96FL0Z69Z7I7/IMG_0045.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Let The Feast Begin! Yes, that's a pig's head. Vegetarians, please look away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1373217024896-5YCYG8YHPL7SIXUUF8I8/P1000853.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Sand And Surf The 4th of July parties were profuse at Golden Gardens Park.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566514563642-05O6JMQSVDIWGDIUJGK3/P1000889.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Dimming Light Katie captured this amazing shot at the 4th of July party as the sun set. Maybe my favorite so far on this trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566514563530-LSKSW72IZLJM5K3NN4SV/P1000849.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Sunset The sun set slowly at Golden Gardens Park. It was a lovely closing to the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566514564657-31LIBOKGCMC17LET9M00/P1000923.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Fireworks At Dusk Another amazing photo by Katie. She captured fireworks above as we partied below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1373217029779-6311W728DZ4EBKH3RG37/P1000928.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Sparklers Our friend Sarah left sparklers at our house a few years prior, and we were finally  able to use them!! Thank you, Sarah. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1373217032117-EGD5F3MO7PRJY72C0RYR/P1000948.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Fun With Light A sparkler dance.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1373217036216-4XEJJ479LART8WXTOMFW/P1000984.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Mukilteo's Cemetery It's small, yes, but Mukilteo does have it's own cemetery. It was nice to explore it and take in the coastal view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566514564482-4P2XKT3PLRMNTC96BFJ9/P1000997.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Old School Jennifer, Jeff, and Jen's wonderful parents, Jill and Bill, took us out to Replay Cafe, a place with loads of old arcade games - Dig Dug, Frogger, Ms. Pac Man, Galaga, Donkey Kong, etc. etc. It also has two walls worth of pinball machines. The best part: They are ALL at their original prices!! All the games were 25 - 50 cents!! You can't beat it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1373217037175-KT4HANCFLPNHVXWH24XR/P1010055.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - The Future Mayor of Mukilteo Jennifer Gregerson is kind, loyal, knowledgeable, and loves her home town more than anyone I know. I fully endorse her for mayor of Mukilteo. (Paid for by citizens who support good candidates for local office who also happen to be their best friends) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1373217039042-8VAZK1DHH09N8R07WTSU/P1010062.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Catching Up Lunch with old friends. I finally got to meet Crystal's new little bundle, Henry. Adorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566514565190-Q981GW00GE9N29XK7U8J/P1010075.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Mukilteo Light House This is one of the oldest buildings in my home town of Mukilteo. Believe it or not, I'd never been inside! It granted us a lovely view of the Puget Sound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566514565559-5G7YQA9G3KF8FVHFGRY8/P1010078.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Fresnel Lens This is a Fresnel lens, used to illuminate the tops of lighthouses, and beautiful to boot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566514565972-M7FSOIN60L9I3EKKB94H/P1010095.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Inside the Lighthouse Our Mukilteo tour guides, Jennifer and Jeff, squeezed in alongside Katie as they climb the lighthouse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566514567195-ZSVOJ3LA3RUDEEQF022A/P1010115.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Popping The Toast My nieces, Stacy and Savannah, showing me one of their invented trampoline games: Popping The Toast. They had a series of breakfast-themed games to teach me. It was awesome. FYI - I'm the toast. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1373217041259-0JQOURNR0D5WSKYMH6N8/P1010144.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #2: Home Town Glory - Sounders Fail My little brother, Willie, sharing a pint and a Sounders soccer game with us. Sadly, they lost.   https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/get-out-the-map monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515218327-MWRQCLETO5Z57YXA4R7Q/P1010381.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #3: Get Out The Map Choices, choices, choices... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515233225-V7VII8R2E6JC6N4UZNE0/IMG_0794.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #3: Get Out The Map Katie making the final clicks to purchase our plane tickets. Did we make the right decision? https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/rtw-post-3-you-cant-take-it-with-you monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515371226-FPO5ZP7MOUFILT54R1MU/P1000117.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #4: You Can't Take It With You To keep, or not to keep, that is the question. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1374774913263-S8QB46UJ14CAOBPLVCS2/946817_10201233978874280_1541041112_n.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #4: You Can't Take It With You Oh, my! These low-low prices are causing a scandal at the yard sale! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1374774782714-MNNDJJ5GD5U82BSZV5D5/P1000646.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #4: You Can't Take It With You Lisa, Thomas, and little Logan keeping our stuff safe and sound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515480811-VRCSNUPUV4XQ3CTOAHY2/942359_10151693743344783_1200827841_n.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #4: You Can't Take It With You Alice for sale! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515417683-L15AMZUOIW5JS0HLIVMU/P1080059.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #4: You Can't Take It With You Sold, and ready to ship! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515528615-5KTL5HFAQVNA1NMVSA7B/P1000117.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #4: You Can't Take It With You - To keep, or not to keep, that is the question https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515529502-YMUGVLRPGWB3R2U1WQXP/P1080059.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #4: You Can't Take It With You - Sold, and ready to ship! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1374775879482-V9MCTR4JL6R65XAYVL78/400734_10201232424635425_135176291_n.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #4: You Can't Take It With You - Sidewalk Sale! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515529095-2TR5H43K3MFFWH1IA7TC/942359_10151693743344783_1200827841_n.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #4: You Can't Take It With You - Alice-In-A-Bag! Make Best Offer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1374775880443-VREMKAPGZFN53QYKZKGI/946817_10201233978874280_1541041112_n.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #4: You Can't Take It With You - Scandal At The Yard Sale! Theatrics are sure to bring in customers, don't you agree? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1374775881085-11O5COZ0CF1CV4S9O42I/P1000628.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #4: You Can't Take It With You - Movin' And Groovin' Katie and I packed our moving truck by ourselves during a heat wave. 9am and nearly 100 degrees!   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1374775881411-9URRM5J3Y84WJGN9RE9A/P1000646.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #4: You Can't Take It With You - A Friendly Storage Unit Lisa, Thomas, and little Logan let us keep our worldly possessions in their garage free of charge. We couldn't be more grateful! Thank you!  https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/this-week-in-pictures-8113 monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1375460614760-7JGREDQSBSBPIFZL98UG/P1010545.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Papa And Me Here is Papa, one of my grandfathers. He was kind enough to host us in his guest bedroom for over a week. The best B&B in Prosser! He said he'd send us the bill in the mail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515808823-4CE05ZGCSD2T94V6JLAJ/P1010577.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - For-Get-It Katie, my mother, and I spent our last day in Prosser, WA playing a dice game called "For-Get-It" on her newly painted porch. Mom wanted us to keep the game for our trip. We said no thank you but the little sneak hid it in our food bag! We'll play it, mom, but we still can't take it on the trip. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1375460614925-1D0NEF2GWZ0APHUL510T/P1010579.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Tuscan Porch After repainting her front porch and stringing up lights, mom called it her Tuscan porch. I hope she enjoys it while we're away. Love you, mom!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515808592-RMZF59TTSA4A96QQ5ZG0/P1010626.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Crackin' Good Time While our car (whom we call Gandalf the Grey) sat in the hot-hot sun, he developed a blemish. We noticed this crack in our windshield while on the road to Colorado. He'll have to wait until after our trip to get fixed up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1375460617470-G6MLIT44JO0L9OZ9VHBI/P1010612.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Oregon Trail Most of our drive, so far, has been along the Oregon Trail. It's been fun seeing a few of the sights and reading about the history. It's amazing what people endured. It makes you realize how good we have it today. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515809889-5ZWB26TVJA60PWM3F38M/P1010696.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Walking With Dad My dad and I going for an evening stroll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1375460617695-N5EC4I1YATYTJJAAKTR2/P1010754.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Estes Park A day trip to Estes Park, CO. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515809729-DB1WAZUBH2J8ZSBQDAX3/P1010807.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Sun Bathing Enjoying a snooze during our day in Rocky Mountain National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515810914-UB9TF769O8DPRQOH8626/P1010838.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Cowpokes My dad and stepmom just before we embarked on a trail ride in the Rocky Mountains. Nothing long, mind you, just an hour and a half - but it was more than enough! Our buns were sore the next day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515816905-G9V858OR02AJHF6SFS5T/P1010966.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Leading The Line Katie riding her horse, Tequila, along the trail with everyone trailing behind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1375460619939-PUVI9O9FCEVM3S6QYQ82/P1010860.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - My Cowgirl I must have asked for Katie to pose for this picture ten times. What can I say, I liked her cowgirl style. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515819468-YH4UMCFW2H659RNFIDZN/P1020102.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Growing Up Katie captured this amazing shot during our walk through the Denver Botanic Gardens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1375460619698-JL16E0VNYGIAWSKTNORM/P1020067.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Cloudy And Clear This is my favorite picture from the day. I think it speaks for itself.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515818293-VETIPRI4ND3LWQGA89WN/P1020081.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Bonsai! Katie peers through a stout little bonsai tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1375460622947-LW3ZNVDIVR3TKX6U4JW4/P1020089.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Beauty In Everything I took a photo of this dead, brittle grass while walking amongst the flourishing flowers of the garden. I found it to be quite interesting to look at.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1375460623266-9WFVKP55PBFGGNK98UPP/P1020133.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Busy Little Bees A close-up of bees adoring a thistle.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515819372-A03600PY72DM4OD86LS6/P1020196.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Candy Pillows While in the Denver area, we were able to go on a tour of Hammond's Candy, where every treat is made by hand. A delicious day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515820014-N9E9JG07ZVWIPPNOPV8X/P1020226.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Tea Time After Hammond's we drove over to Celestial Seasonings in Boulder, CO. This is the one and only Celestial Seasoning Tea packing plant. I got to taste any tea on their menu. It was basically heaven. And the tour was top notch! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515821299-T7TW4K3TJ8658BFBM8ZN/P1020281.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Dragons These dragon flies were at a pond near a rest stop as we drove to Chicago. The pond had tons of fish and big turtles too. A nice surprise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515821048-RJ6GY2DCGH19XC9SFHHW/P1020285.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Jiffy Pop My mom bought us Jiffy Pop for camping and, aside from it catching on fire, it worked out great. Hot popcorn by the campfire - if only there'd been a movie screen to pop up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1375460626026-AVW1QDSI4RNF77G3C6Y0/P1020322.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - A New Friend This little butterfly had no fear. It walked on our car, jumped onto our camera, and allowed me to pick it up. It ended up being hard to shoo away when we wanted to leave camp!   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1375460628120-ZG78VR0G35G4S7018D41/P1020411.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Field Of Dreams On our way out to Chicago we took a major detour in order to visit the one and only Field of Dreams. The farmers still maintain the field and left everything intact as it was when the film was made. It was a great experience to see it first hand. A beautiful and peaceful place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566515821899-YH71873JSUFS8D44MH93/P1020380.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #5: We Are Family - Outfield While at the Field of Dreams a Little League team was practicing hitting, so I took the opportunity to field some hits and throw them onto the infield. Neat!! https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/rtw-post-4-medical-advice monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1376845999634-NGX8FVFUJ4C4997QY5SB/VACCINATIONS.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #6: Free Medical Advice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1376846297953-88PA4WW2PI2DR0IEPNXW/P1030144.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #6: Free Medical Advice You need that Yellow Fever immunization certificate to get into some countries - they aren't messing around! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1376846060128-4SGV2NPH3SXN07LEUL51/P1070893.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #6: Free Medical Advice Five shots in one day? We can take it! https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/confessions-of-a-chronic-planner monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1378075970873-4LI0DWJB5ME2EMO4RF7E/P1030489.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #7: Confessions Of A Chronic Planner Some say forget the guidebooks and follow your instincts. I say, bring on the guidebooks! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1378076090507-SCBEOGTYNY0W526G8HJH/P1030491.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #7: Confessions Of A Chronic Planner Relaxing on a porch doing research sounds like a good day to me! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566516618107-UPCOWZO60PZCNL6OKDDU/P1030153.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #7: Confessions Of A Chronic Planner I've spent many hours on this front porch exploiting free wifi. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/rtw-post6-gear-me monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566516701045-EA1EE7SDBOM3GJSXA41J/P1010179.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #8: Pack Rats While in Massachusetts, we tried out our packs a few times. I wish we'd done it more, but now we have a year of testing ahead of us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1379004041188-HXBHRM7BXG55TE7AFB9H/P1030639.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #8: Pack Rats Our daypacks and compression sacks (among other things). We each have three compression sacks: 1 for clothes, 1 for underwear / socks / misc., and 1 for dirty laundry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566516687601-PNXD7WYDJ8JWCNLREO5X/P1030643.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #8: Pack Rats Here we are, packing for the first time. I hope we improve our speed as we travel! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1379004182282-0O7TV7OP0ZU8A09XKC1E/P1030766.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #8: Pack Rats Katie relaxing in our Quito hostel alongside our worldly possessions. A controlled explosion at the moment. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/rtw-post-7-amazon-women-day-1 monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566516796450-EKOR57MGGBJ60SFGJW7B/P1030845.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 Flying into Coca from Quito. The Napo River flows below us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566516875207-09KBKULCX2I1GFX4WWSQ/P1040012.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 Katie standing on one of the boardwalks that stretches between Sacha Lodge and our room. The jungle is all around! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566516855453-Y55DBYU989BVDK6P57NI/P1030998.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 Taking a canoe across Lake Pilcicocha to Sacha Lodge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380384161722-R3RK9X8QQO9ZTD0WRUJ1/P1040082.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 Katie posing with an Anaconda. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380384071570-VU0YPOBB5PKIGV00054C/P1040689.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 Owl's eye butterflies filling a tree in the Mariposario. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380383835566-377ML09A6NLRJBZPFX1Q/P1030935.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 Us, riding the Napo River to Sacha Lodge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566516966903-TG23JEMJTEBJEA9HXPNB/P1030841.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Flying Over The Andes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566516967182-MW4P4Z9XM9VOKUQ6I4EM/P1030845.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Flying Over Napo River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566516968014-S3BSAOI5R1LWQ4XZO4MC/P1030877.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Our Motorized Canoe This is the canoe we took down the Napo River for 2 1/2 hours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380385109860-LX5KUUFMKC6D3BVTJTCK/P1030935.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Cruising Down The Napo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380385053656-44HW116L1FM5PPKWS3FF/P1030921.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Napo River https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380385266452-N1HRH6OG06DEJGKHLW2L/P1030965.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Highway Of The Amazon The Napo River truly is the highway of the Amazon rainforest. All the goods are transported up and down river, even trucks!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566516969074-QT3NIUK21PE2J6ZBB17C/P1030968.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Arriving At The Sacha Lodge Dock We just arrived at the Sacha Lodge Dock. We still had a 45 minute walk through the forest and a 15 minute canoe ride to reach Sacha Lodge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380385194290-XEH9CUSKUFXNJ5SDV8K4/P1030960.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Strange Bug-Fellows This strange bug was in the bathroom next to the museum hidden in the jungle. I don't know what it is. All I know is it was big and moved slowly.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566516968898-BJ3ORDBR0JNXYPNFU68F/P1030982.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Beautiful Buds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566517125279-XR2O6RV46BOM43N9OYL0/P1030994.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Lagoon To The Lake Pilchicocha This lagoon feeds into Lake Pilchicocha, where Sacha lodge is located. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566516985624-24Z6KAEBR8BNVJ5719KN/P1030998.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Lake Pilchicocha You can see Sacha Lodge in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380385318390-Y6S9ICVJQ13LRVXRKLZX/P1040008.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Sacha Lodging To the right is the bungalow we stayed in.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566516996541-NG2AVGGZRV7CF9SE312D/P1040012.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Jungle Atmosphere Sacha Lodge has walkways stretching into the surrounding rainforest. It's the perfect mix of comfort and nature. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380386671224-MJ62VXWSCUUFDE6326W4/P1040689.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Owl's Eye Butterflies This small tree is sheltering several owl's eye butterflies. A beautiful example of camouflage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380385364241-TKVBMEDXYAYJVC4V1IZQ/P1040079.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Anaconda! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380385404304-MBNNI04ZK6JU6U163WDS/P1040082.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Posing With The Anaconda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380385449909-9P0A8R3EWP62HCIITLYI/P1040085.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Photo Shoot Staff and guests alike were excited to see an anaconda. They aren't spotted too frequently.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380385496922-E6AAWS25L53B7V6C1538/P1040099.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #9: Amazon Women - Day 1 - Caiman! This caiman was sitting quietly at lakeside, resting in the reeds when we approached. Notice his glowing eyes. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/rtw-post-8-amazon-women-day-2 monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380389599135-RQDMNPQEZ9MD69J4XR6L/P1040152.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 A white-throated toucan. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566517564292-6AJRRCH6RSR0ASJBDCJF/P1040116.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 Katie in front of a Kapok Tree. Notice the giant buttress roots pushing out to the sides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380389530118-8YSRBR9E3IPXTLYM20L7/P1040213.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 Katie standing on the canopy walkway over the Amazon rainforest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566518538632-R9JXSFQSLG9DLFOCIF4Z/P1040360.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 A black mantled tamarin monkey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380389968932-OGBBMAB9OJ1PATJ4FQVN/P1040563.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 A tarantula hiding in the bush! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566517706975-W7QUGJ3RVR8GLK1HQ67K/P1040120.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Tower To The Canopy Walkway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380390863567-VYR6VHWMDL06T7QGDQTX/P1040151.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Canopy Walkway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380390902909-LP6SJGBC8GDGF8SMXBZ3/P1040152.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - White-Throated Toucan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380390986945-8ZHPV7FT8Z5J7K7DLFPU/P1040213.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Katie Observes The Amazon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380390940584-MDLTYN7T9CDF78RL3Z7M/P1040197.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Great Potoo! Can you see the Great Potoo? It's the large tree-colored mass in the middle. Sorry for the slightly blurred focus - that's what happens when we use the super-zoom on our camera. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380391035679-E6WITQDQXI80HBNQ6QLH/P1040246.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Oropendola https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566517796958-Y5AIC80V033L6NUFZ7TE/P1040360.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Black Mantled Tamarin Here's one of the tamarins that chatted with us around Sacha Lodge. It liked to scream at us and eat. It wasn't much of a conversation... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380393377085-YCE7FRZ1SKPT040CKWTP/P1040385.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Sacha Lodge Here's the main lodge. If you look closely you can see Katie waving from the upper left window. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380391206810-WG9KEENC8E21JS6AWGT7/P1040362.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - A View From Sacha Lodge This is the view from the view tower in the middle of Sacha Lodge. You can see the dock and the beginnings of Lake Pilchicocha.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380392855535-GFFRBB9V3F7RCS2WZYQ3/P1040377.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - A Bird In View While relaxing in the lodge we heard a strange bird call coming not far into the bush. We saw this large bird, called a hoatzin, flapping around in the branches. Beautiful colors.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566517811298-2RKWLF5V96IE6EQBEFVD/P1040381.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Journal Entry I've been keeping a hand-written journal so far on our trip. Sacha Lodge was a nice place to sit and write. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380393891226-JTP11F1NF30LKY5O6MAI/P1040430.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Welcome To The Jungle Our group crosses one of the many wooden platforms through the jungle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380393807252-G71H6EPGGAPKI68X1476/P1040427.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - The Beautiful Rainforest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566517735974-IUZNKPLD1C7V7QNUD0JK/P1040116.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Katie And The Kapok Tree Here's the giant Kapok tree. Notice the buttress roots stretching out to the side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566517829357-95AH9AGGLBG2JXHSE2YK/P1040400.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Strangling Fig While in the forest we came across this kapok tree being slowly killed by a strangling fig. Over time the strangling fig chokes its host, eventually killing it. See how its thick vines wrap around the trunk? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566517757452-M8PMA4ILPP0CESCD01B7/P1040303.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Searching Pablo Here, Pablo is looking into the tree tops looking for monkeys. In front of him is a unique tree that creates a root base for it to stand on, like stilts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380393603622-TN65SKFD2LGFICNSQW0V/P1040405.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Amazon Incense Pablo demonstrates how certain resin from a tree can be cut off and burned like incense. It also wards away mosquitoes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380393674361-HMO3TD6Q8PLQ90LVI1MB/P1040421.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Iridescent Beetles Here's just one example of Pablo pulling bugs out of the forest and showing them to us. These were large and beautiful insects.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380391111684-75ZHBMEZ8G1MCMMYPE8K/P1040316.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Amazon Hummingbird Somehow Pablo managed to spot this hummingbird amidst the foliage. Unbelievable.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380391074683-9SEH6AOVO4D7WOUBUTM6/P1040281.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Seeing The World Through New Lenses Here I'm sporting the "glasses" Pablo made out of a stem. I never knew I could feel so academic in the jungle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380393937927-RJ327Y6G2T0B7VXVAIVM/P1040439.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Amazonian Poncho Katie is wearing Pablo's quick fix for a rainy day.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566517769588-Q81NGOI02EKAMOB6LIPW/P1040335.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Vampire Bats These little blood-suckers were resting under the roots of a kapok tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566517868812-H272S2QYMRYSTVMC1U1G/P1040490.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Night Falls On Sacha Lodge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566517868833-VQ18PVTH7W9KA36U2SGZ/P1040493.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Near Dark Our cabins at night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566517869588-JUW011GXIO2NXH46T07B/P1040515.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Night Hunt Armed with only our flashlights, we entered the Amazon rainforest searching for critters - and we found 'em! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380394210665-VM7ETKNWXPJPXQ0LK7QC/P1040569.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Toad-ally Awesome This toad was the size of a large softball and then some.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566517869449-A55HVPL3Q7JCO9U69COO/P1040511.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Rainbow Boa You can't see it's rainbow coloring in this light, but you can see it's coiled body and small head poking out to the mid-right. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380394077534-ZPCQ7DY51TFZKD01M2RJ/P1040560.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Pencil Top This tiny tree frog was the size of an eraser on the end of a pencil. So wee! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380394126426-1CY0QYA7U29UDM47ANAC/P1040561.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Crystal Frog This type of frog is known as a crystal frog because you can see through its skin on its underbelly.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380393985762-ODASF9F3Z2OZIWDEFSLT/P1040538.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Iguanid This iguanid (that's not its name, but its reptile type) was lounging on a branch as we walked through the forest. It was roughly 8 inches in length.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566517892314-3JWQVHJA18OCS2Y1R05F/P1040521.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - Hold On Tight This tree frog was rather large. It was approximately 4-5 inches tall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566517890719-RPE9AHF39DXFEJN4R46A/P1040552.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - I Spy A Tarantula You can see a big hairy tarantula resting on the top of this burlap wall. It looks small, but it was about the size of my hand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380394042704-NXK42T2AP02GBXXTP73V/P1040559.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - I'm Ready For My Close Up Here's the same tarantula closer up. Yikes!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380394172876-0Y4CST7LDDVJ7IOSQTH5/P1040563.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 - In The Undergrowth Once we spotted one tarantula we started spotting many. As you can see, the jungle is alive! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380390069759-V7CE5GDLDL2YYCKPMC38/P1040538.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #10: Amazon Women - Day 2 An iguanid. One of the many creatures found during our night time adventure. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/rtw-post-9-amazon-women-day-3 monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380405190414-GAPPG9STQNCXAZLG3960/P1040947.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - Breakfast At Sacha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380403613973-SG8PLXCZEDNW5JD8KJ5G/P1040646.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - Chocolate Milk Here's where the black water (acidic waters of the jungle) meets the white water (Napo river, which carries silt from the Andes). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566518739484-NCYRBMWYYGY1O0X4V1HS/P1040594.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - Long-Nosed Bats I know they're tough to see, but these are the long-nosed bats. They were tiny little guys. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566518739783-2DNIJY0VU19TDHQLSOOS/P1040634.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - Clay-Lick! Four types of birds enjoying their daily clay lick. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566518752408-ZRO8L4X8F25CE41ZO66K/P1040676.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - Impromptu Umbrella Courtesy of Pablo, we all got these impromptu umbrellas to keep us semi-dry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380403676701-7HLEV65C8W9BHMSIJ0KO/P1040660.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - A Wild Toucan! Pablo gave us clever jungle disguises. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380403744168-TXBJS863JM75DPGEMXM5/P1040696.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - All Eyes On Us A close-up of an owl's eye butterfly.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380403923109-RA237DNP7TG52OM07RY9/P1040721.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - Beautiful Chrysalises! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380403829279-FNOBFOCQ64J1EEM5N2VN/P1040715.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - A Mother's Love A mother tarantula sits with her precious brood. How adorable! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566518781288-5DOGA8TSO1YW48XI8N6N/P1040752.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - Hair-Raising! To the left is a gooey butterfly, and above it wedged in the corner is the hairy tarantula that did the deed! Yikes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380404000252-NYXXW5GCI2L2ME8E9LY0/P1040743.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - It's A Hard Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380404050169-X4WZVEP063ZTAWD32VPF/P1040759.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - Piranha Fishing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380404257553-SS5OZC1A2UAJUYSJ2ZUS/P1040773.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - Don't Be Fooled By This PIcture Katie did not catch this fish. Pablo did. I felt this information needed be disclosed in the name of fairness and justice.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380404479527-I6GEL1652JKCMFDDTCSQ/P1040775.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - Paranha Teeth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380404567547-QZK57RH662VMPLAOA9HD/P1040799.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - A Squirrel Monkey Appears Imagine these little guys jumping, twisting, climbing all around you. It was magic.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380404699647-K5GACPQVN5QCK4N25QL0/P1040801.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - Adorable Primate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566518832147-PH3XQCJQCZXLXTDLR0KX/P1040929.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - The Kapok Viewing Platform In the fading light we were able to capture this view of the gigantic kapok tree with a spiral staircase around it and the viewing platform on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566518802015-KK5FMQ5RJ89XQ22K69RA/P1040848.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - Best View In The Forest As you can see, the arms of the kapok tree stretch out beyond the platform and sprout their own plant life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566518811611-6RQ03XB2GXF9S1BOM0DM/P1040782.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - Amazonian Sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566518831863-GCFYCH7JL6WKX75ZR3K8/P1040869.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - A Great Lookout https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380404856174-KWQ39V6XKTKMV5ZQVSMC/P1040850.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - Red Howler Monkeys These red ones stepped into the perfect spot for us to see them.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380404914424-4QBJ31QT85CYNHN59MJT/P1040856.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - A Male And His Harem The male on the left was howling while his harem remained silent. Who sad nagging was just for women? Sorry for the soft focus, that's what happens when we're using super-zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566518830860-TWV7X8HT84L3GE43U7RN/P1040910.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - Sunset On The Amazon This plant was growing in the branches of the Kapok tree in the canopy of the rainforest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380405058637-E9SW2KWYVAKQH3LQVTIF/P1040871.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - A Tree Top View Our handsome group standing on the viewing platform that wraps around a Kapok tree.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380405108259-Q5I29L8MBK5YTINE0KHK/P1040937.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 - When Caiman's Attack! This is the only picture I got of the black caiman. His head was 1 1/2 to 2 feet long, and his smile was to die for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380402521435-MDIYZ69Z4PI8YEGLNPIX/P1040759.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 Me, trying to get a piranha to bite. Well, they were biting, they just weren't holding on! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380402622039-AZC9IWR3NS9I222R211S/P1040801.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 Here's just one of many squirrel monkeys making our day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380402730201-ILR4LQF8KRRZEMFZYXMY/P1040850.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 These red howler monkeys were roaring like a thunder storm. I'm so glad they stepped into sight, or we would've only heard them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380402250649-HIOM4K4UNC1T77JV211F/P1040715.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 The proud mother and her precious brood. How adorable! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380403185725-7ZWDKSUDNOTEW3T0U9VP/P1040937.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 When Black Caimans Attack! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566518676851-SUG9478J2UFL27IP8T4K/P1040676.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 Pablo's even quicker fix for rainy weather - palm frond umbrellas! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566518660194-9AV6RRLYZK31G0645M90/P1040634.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 Four different types of birds clay-licking in harmony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380403318411-JZLVDCUVCHUYX4BMF926/P1040947.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 The Lucky Group! Here's our little troupe of explorers, with our guide, Daniel, sitting at the head of the table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566518701821-UQPTDETQS1USTHPOXLUU/P1040910.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #11: Amazon Women - Day 3 Sunset from the viewing tower. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/rtw-post-10-the-perfect-mountain monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380764380253-WTZPJQNYLOBXBNHU84WR/P1050420.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden That's me, sleeping off my illness in "The Playhouse." I hope they changed sheets! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380764710063-GFZJMSQJ0ZBNYZ4MMTNR/P1050644.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden Katie and myself hiking up Mount Cotopaxi. "Concentration, concentration. Slow, slow." Words to live by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519585974-8OD3ELUEI1RNIUQZC9IQ/Cotopaxi_pan21.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden Katie standing center stage on a perfect Cotopaxi climbing day. Check out that view! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380764311076-RNVE19GQGC0RT6L84PB6/P1050219.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden Canela! Her name certainly suits her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519543848-5HEEL5ZS5Q7S20HSYR2A/Cotopaxi_pan14.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden Mount Cotopaxi. One of the highest active volcanoes in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380764211080-R2OSIPFK3YZPR0VS7U7U/Cotopaxi_pan06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden The Secret Garden. Here you can see the sprawling view, the quaint grounds, and some of the animals - which I was happy to spend time with. Sadly, Cotopaxi is shrouded by cloud at the moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519662272-4J0P2HQZZLB6HZ1PYD0V/Cotopaxi_pan14.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Mount Cotopaxi Cotopaxi is one of the highest active volcanoes in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380765964499-Z2VYEI3XB0JFPBW2IVUS/Cotopaxi_pan06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - The Secret Garden https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766121633-YL0G8HJZ9QEPBE198XHW/P1050219.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Friendly Calf When we first arrived, Canela was sitting on the grass near the entrance. I went up and pet her. She responded much like a dog, leaning in. It was an instant friendship. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766413445-3YLQAI74LJ6P067FB9RA/P1050436.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - The Playhouse Our accommodations at The Secret Garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519663045-HC98OMQT4P9PLX8WEZNA/P1050311.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Breakfast Time The Secret Garden supplies all your food while your staying there. The grub was good and the company of the other travelers was invigorating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766435821-BSOF9VMVAJCSK5E3KTGY/P1050445.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - A Room With A View Every day you could see Cotopaxi from the dining room table. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519670049-4B4NNB052C9128UED2IB/P1050331.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - A Trekking Cow Canela liked to go join the guests and staff on the daily waterfall hike. She got distracted fairly often by the grass, though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766038146-BLHSL00XEXK6TOJGTL1T/P1050345.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Waterfal Hike The staff of The Secret Garden offer a free hike out to a waterfall. It was my first day feeling under the weather, but I decided to do it anyway. I spent the rest of the day napping.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766048733-4DKXOHIATAN1KDCKX4FC/P1050370.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Wild Orchid Ecuador is apparently an orchid lover's paradise. Sadly, this is the only one we saw in bloom. It was high up in the trees during the waterfall hike.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766073266-LXT36T3AOB7J7SEC6NLZ/P1050382.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Forever In View Here Cotopaxi sits, much like every day at Secret Garden, in full view wherever you go.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766110860-35QRHEQMBTAYR4PDBGA8/P1050406.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Don't Feed The Animals Or in my case, do! The horse and llamas at Secret Garden liked when I feed them the clover at their feet. I loved connecting with the animals at Secret Garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519669480-ZNDG0IYM8BLZ9A6DUTF8/P1050540.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Canela https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519665054-C9CNM4HIC9AYR8OCD6BD/P1050401.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Picture Perfect Katie calls this her National Geographic shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519665745-D2NG9E3FD3O4P0X85Y37/P1050415.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Liquid Medicine Nothing, and I mean NOTHING, tasted as good as this vegetable quinoa soup when I was knee-deep in sickness. I gobbled down three bowls of it. So did Katie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766113224-UWMSN47U35P782MIM34D/P1050420.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Sleeping The Sickness Away https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766377934-7MJSRSIE2PAVF4DJ37W2/P1050432.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Magic Hour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519666277-KCY5BWQKMLQQOJ1N7EIS/P1050422.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Panoramic View This was the daily view from The Secret Garden. It'd be hard to tire of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766201040-MXHL65OT4L4YFOOGKZOA/P1050452.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Zooming In Cotopaxi, up close and personal.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519667135-OLHF7Z7CIRD3T92UF39T/P1050473.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Walking The Dogs? I think it was more like the dogs were walking us. Katie and I went for a walk on our third day to stretch our legs and these two guys decided to join us. They ran ahead but always kept tabs on us. If we would stop, they'd stop. If we turned around, they turned around. The little one is named "Mash." I forget the big one's name. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519668702-8A7TG2FFSEGT5LTMYD78/P1050521.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Bumpy Road Imagine driving on this road - only this is the GOOD section! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519669959-5UISU3IVOTQ4M0A3WPB8/P1050575.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Portion Control So, I've mentioned the food was good at Secret Garden, but what I haven't mentioned is the portion size - it was out of control! This is a calzone! The night before we had chicken pot pie and our slices were basically 1/5 of the pie and 1.5 inches thick. I'm not joking! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519670817-KDUL487V1ZNKLRXWYPXX/P1050588.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Cozy By The Fire Canela is going to have some problems down the line, but for now she's absolutely adorable! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566520270069-NF1AUHTCX3NX1FHOBOWX/P1050601.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Baby Cotopaxi We conquered baby Cotopaxi! (with a little help). Proud Papa stands in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766312577-Z3R08ULXSITRFKW3UM1B/P1050619.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Cotopaxi! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519671828-T7KAFI1THAR3B2PP339G/P1050623.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Fire Spears While on our tour we learned about this plant. It's name means "Fire Spear" in Quechua. It's used to balance arrows in lieu of feathers and makes good medicine for your internal organs. Yes, somehow ALL of them. Talk to Marco if you have questions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766627492-3GNC0N4R5CMSU5F9OGP7/P1050644.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Hiking Mount Cotopaxi "Concentrate, concentrate. Slowly, slowly." Words to live by.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519671748-EAH6UQY8WS84QVV3QGF3/P1050648.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Mummified Hiker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766625099-64FGIZS5OJ8H1GIK5MC3/P1050673.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Almost To The Glacier We made it to the refuge, now on to the glacier.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519706498-290ROZ0L8DI780WVTXMG/P1050689.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - View From The Glacier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766668449-MRBWNGOTAPU7J9SAB2DD/P1050692.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Marco And The Americanas There's our awesome guide Marco. He loved taking pictures! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766665363-C55NMJFF3BNTPSXGFTAS/P1050695.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Let It Snow Marco pulled up a piece of the ice and broke it in the air. Then he had me do it with him. This was the result.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519705351-UIZW96B7D136T7A5QN31/P1050701.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Cotopaxi Glacier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519714892-LGOE5MQPCY80EF7PXJSN/P1050703.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - On Ice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766701829-45684EG8O8XNHFNG79OG/P1050737.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Open Crevice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766555047-304H2EASPANMIS1EBODV/P1050740.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - A Quick Drink https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566519664285-FKS0PVV1FOCCQTCMU9WF/Cotopaxi_pan21.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Intrepid Explorer Katie stands center stage amidst the glorious view Cotopaxi has to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766735159-0Y8754X98PO6ESJNLMYK/P1050749.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Back Down the Mountain Katie and Marco are trekking back down to the refuge.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380766722407-KUMH1X3AKMWORXK0IMGL/P1050753.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden - Running Down Scree! My favorite part of climbing up mountains - running down them!  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1380764641871-F5X9AAWDJ5QWM6OW13WT/P1050601.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #12: Cotopaxi and the Secret Garden "Baby Cotopaxi" in all its glory. We conquered it! (with a little help) Big daddy is in the distance. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/rtw-post-11-finding-our-sea-legs monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798072577-063VFKLV7MXXUERTVHFY/P1050844.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - We Love The Galapagos! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798068909-5VMSMR21VEOKOQHFEROG/P1050900.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Katie Knows How To Motor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798048479-0NO3801O0KA1ET90NNBU/P1050826.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Sally Lightfoot Crabs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798115093-J6M72F74HYJXF0GLNE9K/P1050913.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Blue-footed Booby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798103214-VKCGEKVYOYRCOKUHLHZV/P1050974.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Mama Sea Lion And Her Cub https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798143084-2M06AEHROLPU5TDZPRLE/P1050999.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Marine Iguana, Giving Some Attitude https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798156068-PZ9DV2S5Q2G53E1B3UTH/P1060026.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Interspecies Harmony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798177997-7BTZ7MRGOOK30XG2CFY5/P1060029.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Marine Iguanas Soaking Up The Sun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798191179-TNDTOE6SK74KVU9EE7OW/P1060048.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Does My Skin Look Dry To You? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798209771-YBOCUG3OXMDF17D72ZR9/P1060081.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Organic Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798251728-T68MZQMK2J7492P1YA93/P1060109.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Beach Snoozing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521025253-GLFYLATYIKJCP0978OLD/P1060146.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Galapagos Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521026752-GVOJQGNXU42CDAE644KE/P1060202.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Wet Suit Mania This is where we kept our wetsuits, which we donned every day. They were damp going on but warm in the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521027711-POYH1XMCL0YG3TJNG917/P1060332.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Chocolate Misery I put this picture in against my better judgement. Katie thinks it's hysterical, and I suppose the face I'm pulling accurately captures my dilemma: How much food is getting my money's worth vs. outright gluttony? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521026183-D9U6LE2QHSPUHA0I8YEE/P1060214.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Rowdy...After Nap Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521026724-AXOR0JK8SE9RFAPL8A90/P1060308.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Jumping For Joy To Be On Dry Land! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798283537-TDR5WVZG717OPF9IECX3/P1060229.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Rabida Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798245494-BT6OXN62H7AQJMZ8R0WT/P1060221.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521031998-E7ELEVTG8F4J1T8EWFVS/P1060347.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Who Wants To Snorkel?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521028443-LRB28YY9GOTCUK6UOR07/P1060375.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Bartolome Island's Volcanic Landscape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798300652-MAZ1H3HRFZ50OZC39OW3/P1060456.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Pinnacle Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798045654-08MQ1HBWZUX87P2YLPY9/Galapagos_pan08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - View From The Top Bartolome Island's classic view of two bays and Isla Santiago.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798309104-FRH3PXEIWGYEBBHYMEJK/P1060440.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Galapagos Penguins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798330077-0SEG47FR9IO73W317EAG/P1060478.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Genovesa Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798337099-VN3UMHMYNV02J5B3ZD1N/P1060539.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Nazca Booby Close Up https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798370472-8EB8J8TQVRI4UQFZQSX9/P1060551.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Nazca Booby And Hatchling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798386987-5ZPANW59E4196R175OX1/P1060581.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - So, Tell Me About Yourself Katie gets up close and personal with a Nazca booby.  https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798407603-TZDG8DASDVVBA9RN8JV9/P1060582.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Red-footed Booby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798409807-D9BXR1IKRYM21WXRGC9S/P1060587.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - A Fledgling Red-footed Booby See how different the young ones look? None of its feathers or coloring have come in yet.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521029065-Y6YR1CM45B93SP3X7789/P1060599.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Beautiful Bill I love the complex colors of this red-footed booby's bill. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798431655-SN2LDJ37MZH2AFEZMCX9/P1060605.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Frigate Baby This is a young frigate bird. Awkward... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798469273-7MSYXD2GZFSW4ETGJUDF/P1060644.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Galapagos Owl We were lucky enough to spot a Galapagos Owl on the rocks of Genovesa Island. It was far away, but still amazing to see. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521029652-3AWQLDM4ZGM07Y44LUAK/P1060637.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - A Quiet Moment On Genovesa Island https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798464823-CR4DNKOB6H5MR84LC87W/P1060663.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Leaving The Island This was a fairly typical view every day on our tour. On and off these zodiac dinghies.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798508578-AHS7MYYQT6GNXMJYZNOC/P1060720.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Female Frigate https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798501994-UY99LCYM08T8JB7JJZKO/P1060723.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Darwin Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798554856-BVKBJWEALVSK6EJXR69O/P1060724.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Mother And Child https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381798559410-Y0YZHCUI5GQH46FJUCFF/P1060738.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Blue Lagoon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381799955452-FOG8G4LXISXI19ZNWHZV/P1060789.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Giant Tortoise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381799992424-KTIYQQ5IFGTTRSI3UGT1/P1060810.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - A Tortoise Paradise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381800024761-JZ1WMVI742F4L55SGB1H/P1060831.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Gumming Their Food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381800052528-USMQMS27KSEXUB4ZSULV/P1060839.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Baby Giant Tortoise! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521030639-0K7IER9MX5GY7GYQTDKN/P1060848.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs - Can I Have One?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381807468522-LQMLQ84OF3BZT3ZVPBSX/P1060724.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs Mother and child. That is an adult Nazca booby on the right with her awkward teenager on the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381807377459-RC4L3WKXQY12ZTG5NJNM/P1060582.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs A red-footed booby on Genovesa Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566520908397-P0KJ82ALI5TWMSLK0UCU/P1060308.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs I'm jumping for joy to be on dry land! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381806464024-3TZ2PHBJVQ9TR7RDC7J1/P1050999.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs A marine iguana giving some attitude. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566520949791-QBICCU2U80E4A04JFWGT/P1060146.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs An evening in the Galapagos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566520969035-SECNYZCGPZORP7T21NR8/P1060214.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs The sea lions at Rabida island have got a lot of spunk...after nap time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566520928893-A5W54WGH2YBAK29J0P0C/P1060332.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs I put this picture into the blog against my better judgement. Katie thinks it's hilarious. I was making a face at the chocolate mousse, wondering how many calories I'm taking in every moment I sit in this dining room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381805922727-FMJ0CX8QYJWKERBG0IZY/P1050844.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs Katie and me enjoying our first exploration of the Galapagos islands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381807519320-7ILW43ZYF7ZFPGN2OIEE/Galapagos_pan08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs The view at the top of Bartolome Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1381807628672-H0PF9ZP3VP35XV555ICE/P1060789.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #13: Finding Our Sea Legs A giant tortoise at the tortoise sanctuary. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/rtw-post-12-qualities-of-quito monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383937554433-MNZ727XQ7MW64LCLIOSW/P1050089.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito The Real Equator. Look! Katie and I are standing on the actual equator this time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383937076707-2KT2U3OLHURZ14O9K5AC/P1060960.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito Enjoying A Day In Quito https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521683290-93OWUB23REU1NVYYZ0BQ/P1060961.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito A Typical Street View In the Quito Historic District. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521712347-FFVZ5OD3NPXCVTLQPZ7S/P1070012.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito High on the hill top you can see the Virgen de Quito. You can view her from practically anywhere in the southern end of the city. Warning: Take a taxi if you want to go visit her. Even local police say you can get robbed if you walk up or down the hill! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383937438364-KN03RNRXLWL993UO6D00/P1050037.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito Pululahua Crater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521762672-HQJSY3HGW234463O73ZK/P1050162.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito A farewell photo with Guillaume and Mathilde https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938023667-7S3Y7L5L0F33XEXWOVCO/P1070002.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito The Basílica del Voto Nacional. The tallest church in Ecuador, the Basílica is a neo-Gothic style church that rivals the Notre Dame in architecture. It's my favorite place in Quito. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938462791-HINW2CSQTXRR9BV8QB7D/P1060960.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Enjoying A Day In Quito https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521853649-GX9JHAQV37E2IMOYH7GU/P1060956.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - The Colors of Quito https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521812703-WCK9WYDO22OSY6GFJUSO/P1040977.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Market Place Here you can see the wares at one of many market stalls around the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521854471-61O9UUAME8L3IZU2XT3L/P1060964.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - An Andean Woman The women of Ecuador are strong. They carry babies, toddlers, or large baskets of goods strapped to their backs with blankets. They walk up and down streets in their traditional Andean clothes: leggings, thick skirts, blouses covered in sweaters, and fedoras on their heads. There were days we were sweating in a t-shirts with a day pack on our backs. These women never lightened their load. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521855043-P0669H34Z04I06G7ITY9/P1060970.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Frutas! Everywhere you go they are selling juice in Quito. Fresh juice made from passion fruit, oranges, papaya, strawberries, etc. We only had juice from peelable fruit to ensure there was no contamination from the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938359371-VAPI033BNTV0DGFCR3PP/P1050037.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Pululahua Crater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521812336-BW7HL36BRYSXOR6XM5MM/P1050044.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - La Mitad del Mundo Look! Katie and I are straddling the "not" equator! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521813941-K8WTBCBA9Y9KGE59MMDM/P1050075.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Tour through Museo Inti Ñan Here, our tour guide discusses ancient burial rites with us. Look at that enthusiasm! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938378454-BLWTRQQT6HLV8SJ9DU3N/P1050089.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - The Real Equator Look! Katie and I are standing on the actual equator this time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521813320-P00XALQWC79CW6SCULC8/P1050101.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Straddling The Earth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938382793-EWD7WMRX8WFD0LYCYG0W/P1050102.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Balancing An Egg On A Nail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938400496-H54QHXWY9T81V2ZLFD7Z/P1050108.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Weaving At Museo Inti Ñan we witnessed some Ecuadorian gentlemen weaving blankets. They make the designs up as they go along, so no two blankets are alike. Another interesting fact: apparently weaving is a man's task here in Ecuador. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938400259-6RBSJ73FUDQR22V90NN5/P1050113.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Llama Mat This llama was in the petting zoo portion of Museo Inti Ñan. This one appeared in need of a good brushing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938418798-OHHH33034AVHX34FMNKW/P1050146.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Rumicucho Here, I examine rocks longingly at the Inca ruin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521814062-TVJAHK96NQRB56GGRM0Z/P1050162.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - New Friends A farewell photo with Guillaume and Mathilde. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938421105-6GH8121SPUPNWQNR8F47/P1050157.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Agua! Katie and I found the freshest water source in Quito! Delicious! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521856483-K4WZLMZND9W61RAN3165/P1060961.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - A Typical Street View In Quito The Historic District. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938446776-MHIWD47BL1MIUZT9E1K1/P1060900.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - The Compañía Church This is a Baroque church we toured. No photos allowed inside! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938434469-LV3KJSZ4QSUWA58KS3MJ/P1060904.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - A Secret Photo No photos allowed, eh? Well, we snuck one anyway. It was hard to resist not wanting to capture at least one picture of the opulent golden decor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521821337-8M0722M9DXSOMFZ6YKVV/P1060911.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - The Plaza San Francisco and the San Francisco Convent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938464103-JODXD2YQCJ9GALSLO7AI/P1060945.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Interior courtyard of the San Francisco Convent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938484169-TSMEKPZOTO8K08ELB4CO/P1070002.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - The Basílica del Voto Nacional The tallest church in Ecuador, the Basílica is a neo-Gothic style church that rivals the Notre Dame in architecture. It's my favorite place in Quito. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521916397-BXR07M5V326DOH566DW7/P1070131.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Outside The Basílica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938485282-VMN5Q7WDDAV075S70M04/P1060981.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Gargoyles? The Basílica has unique gargoyles based on Ecuadorian fauna. These particular ones are sea turtles. It was one of the many details I loved about this church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521913105-MC11F1XN1L35GE21RREE/P1070017.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Towering Above Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521911909-19IZ6UK22548Y1EYZ0RA/P1070022.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - The Basílica Interior This was the exit to the lookout. We are currently standing above the church interior, in the rafters above the church. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938521149-LB6Y6S87B2V1P8C94L8N/P1070106.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - More Gargoyles! Here, the birds of Ecuador are represented in the gargoyles of the Basílica. Some other animals used were iguanas, pumas, and llamas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521917448-KGA6VAX36SCZ7W6BOM2F/Quito_Cityscape4.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Overlooking Quito From The Basílica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521855787-8FPQKLES3LNG1T03B54O/P1070012.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Streets of Quito High on the hill top you can see the Virgen de Quito. You can view her from practically anywhere in the southern end of the city. Warning: Take a taxi if you want to go visit her. Even local police say you can get robbed if you walk up or down the hill! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521913887-B5125MF9VB2VVFIWZIS4/P1070044.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Climbing The Basílica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521920517-A7KUEEV0U0HCMPPCN264/P1070046.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - The Lady In Red I'm looking down from a staircase high above the Quito streets. Katie is standing below. See her in her red shirt? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521912983-7CVEVBH3E5M55JX7O8Z7/P1070033.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - The Two Towers of the Basílica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521914704-30R7EO91QXUPXUEPJ90D/P1070055.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Within The Steeple This was the pathway below the ceiling but above the church interior of the Basílica. In a lot of ways, it felt like we were underground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521915471-UBXD1056VRJ0XZLDVETS/P1070063.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - The Clock Tower I'm standing inside one of the Basílica's clock towers. In the foreground you can see the inner workings of the clock. Very small compared to the clock's themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938513979-4J7UF661NE59NZOM47M2/P1070086.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - The Non-Hunchback of The Basílica I felt like we were in a construction site or on a movie set as we stood inside the tower interior. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938509248-33XQNJKA2BSG4J5HWN7H/P1070101.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Open Window of The Basílica https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1383938530410-LQ89CU32PT81XM8C1SCN/P1070109.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Interior of The Basílica Sanctuary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521920183-U0KY3X35KYEXTT2EG4L8/Quito_Museum.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Mindalae Museo This was an interesting museum that displayed traditional weapons, textiles, carvings, pottery, instruments, etc. of the native tribes of Ecuador living in the Amazon lowlands and the Andean highlands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566521918880-8IT4HRCPV9FPMFN60IFP/Quito_HostelRoom.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #14: Qualities Of Quito - Aleida's Hostel Our home away from home while we were in Quito. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/rtw-post-13-salkantay-my-kingdom-for-a-horseor-train monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523015423-ZOQE7V4Z24KDCS3U3FKJ/P1070768.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train Katie mounts a horse in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566522997026-MLN1YW1HU56FF9UTYD6U/Salkantay_pan13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train The Beginning of Day 2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523048607-D71I52NUT2VIZ8OHGFJ3/Salkantay_pan18.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train Mount Salkantay and the highest point on our trek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523231487-I6E05KQA0BE2151R71M8/Salkantay_pan25.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train Camping at La Playa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523257449-1VKZRDQ7C2EIV87A0PRP/P1080030.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train The entryway of Llactapata. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523067990-CD8UEQOM7N0SRF9BS08S/P1070877.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train Giving the horses right of way in Scotland...oh, I mean Peru. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118473217-PF8VHI0SYA4A7OF14HJH/P1070481.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Salkantay Trek, Here We Come! From left to right: Andrew, Louise, Nataliya, Alice (Me!), Thomas, Katie, Minna, and Alix. We couldn't have asked for a better group of people to hike with. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523369898-5R7GE0IIZT97ZAT09OXA/Salkantay_pan01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Day 1: Into The Wild Here's Katie an hour into the trek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118467123-0H3ZBOAZEY3O0IFS4V12/P1070521.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Stunning Scenery Day 1 of the Salkantay Trek. This was a stopping point to eat a snack. Not a bad view! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523352185-7XKLVSPQU7WR697L5WQT/P1070569.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Wash Your Hands Our crew was top notch. When we arrived for lunch they had these bowls of hot water out and soap so we could wash our hands. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523370802-A0JX9C24DPWA775G0J00/Salkantay_pan05.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Day 1: Lunch Stop This was the view from our first lunch stop. The horses got a break along with us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118509192-J7L30BFF063JP52D1S7X/P1070591.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Soraypampa At the foot of this mountain you can see tiny buildings. This is Soraypampa, where we camped that first night. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523371982-WLLRFL2X7E4Z0QQNRGDT/Salkantay_pan08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Soraypampa Ahead Even though we could see our stopping point for the night, we still had 5 miles to get there. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523352113-9NPLSRRMXRG6EHU1H1KV/P1070601.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Above The Rainbow We saw a few rainbows that first day during the sporadic showers. They were all lower than us. Such an odd sight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523356408-0WGTKU1Z0OP75E2QQCX3/P1070689.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Amazing Stonework As we hiked I was looking at many rocks and resisting the temptation to keep one. This giant stone caught Katie's eye. Its colors are amazing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118515998-AL3DTIIN2HHZAD1BUW01/P1070725.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Humble Lodging Here's where we camped that first night at Soraypampa. Thank goodness for the shelter. It kept the biting wind at bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118545130-GXDWUP06Z6TLKOW6SAVH/P1070734.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Game On We learned a couple new games on the trip: Jannif and Cabeza de Mierda. Both are great. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118530521-RM0PTAAA99R7AT2TYCXO/P1070745.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Misty Morning The second morning on the Salkantay trek. The clouds were low, but burned off quickly.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523373431-ACEI3T7V2JPE1YKMDC7A/Salkantay_pan13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Day 2: Salkantay Beckons This is the morning of Day 2 just after we headed out onto the trail. Sublime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118562926-BDAMAZQN1SHPZ7ECM23S/P1070761.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Katie's Uphill Battle Here, Katie pushes on despite her feeling "awful." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523354271-HN8D5899AT6LCFV2U1BK/P1070768.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Sweet Surrender Katie mounts a horse and starts her ascent all alone. I took this photo while halfway up the trail on full zoom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118567222-MUR97VN1AVMIHMM8P6GK/P1070784.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Katie and Salkantay Katie is in the lower left corner, about to come around the bend to face the icy Salkantay peak. This photo is epic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523355231-YDMX1Z6ZN3WAYK2A02RC/P1070788.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - High Country A cow grazes at 14,000 feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118595564-XO8Z2T44PUWKXDH2ZKZG/P1070804.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - My "Yahoo" Spot Here's where I shouted into the valley below with triumph. It was hard not to feel invigorated by my surroundings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523357013-BFOH9LQXUTHQJ7EGTR79/P1070805.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - A Cairn-o-copia Piles of cairns left behind by fellow travelers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523357267-U95TBXPONDWYXN63IOKG/P1070814.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Meadowlands Here's the meadow that led to the small lake where I found Katie still in misery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523359773-LDG9F6NW5YLASKEXX6KI/P1070865.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - An Offering To The Apu This is our cairn! My and Katie's rocks are just under the top. I wonder if it still stands under Salkantay's shadow? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523374229-YDXU4FL7AI80FN6A82Q4/Salkantay_pan18.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - The Mighty Salkantay This was as close as we got to Mount Salkantay. Luckily, I got this photo before the clouds rolled in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118630865-P3W54PWHKHC91C3NC8VT/P1070866.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Highest Point We're celebrating making it to the highest point on the trek. It's all downhill from here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523375146-M4UNDQOU22GE444DQSKC/Salkantay_pan21.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Are We In Scotland? The landscape changed quickly once we started our descent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523359900-FMA09KJP2NMHO7UNYMES/P1070877.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Make Way A common sight on the trail: pack horses zipping by. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118648872-3Y3H66NG17ZV6TAVISKF/P1070903.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - A Slow And Painful Descent This is what the last 3 hours of Day 2 looked like. By the end, my legs no longer functioned. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523376627-QNBCS3HDZORDHCXWGKLR/Salkantay_pan24.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Goodbye Campsite #2 As we head out on Day 3 you can see our second campsite, which was in the small village shown in the background. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118694790-VOZ6NMQD1DQ1DZDUNILH/P1070917.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - A Typical Bridge This is a typical type of bridge we saw on Day 3 of the hike, when we were crossing over waterways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523366274-428MULFDNUT09XYR4ZPF/P1070933.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Cloud Forest You can see why they call this area a cloud forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523361497-9WH3F0FNVVHBSV0Q05K1/P1070942.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Edwin Here's our guide, Edwin, showing us a plant that the speckled bear loves to munch on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523362358-WISFDRT5HF7UR232ZX3H/P1070947.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Waterfall This was one of many waterfalls we passed by on Day 3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118745890-EUEW6W2WY3HFHBSS7G2H/P1070952.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Rock Steady Here, Thomas navigates his way safely across a waterway. All the Peruvians that passed us flew over these areas with ease. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118720679-ZM2T62GQN2OI0AEKXN3V/P1070980.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Village View I loved the colorful buildings in the villages we saw along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118739569-UGDF8YJQ3SGPLEQX7JJ5/P1070981.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Day 3 Victory Pose We arrived to find Katie well and us ready for lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523377828-5TKO4J4O2WL5U9O8X79L/Salkantay_pan25.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Hello Campsite #3 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523381661-MJCFL17Z4U6UV0E3UCKP/Salkantay_pan26.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Ready To Start Day 4 Katie crosses the first river before starting our ascent on Day 4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118781910-QJB1L0F8IH20MAAF29JS/P1070999.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - On An Inca Trail Here is where we joined an official Inca trail. This isn't the famous Inca Trail that everyone hikes, just a part of the Inca trail network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523362890-NVDNOQQI3CO8TCCVZ48O/P1080010.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Lovely Valley Despite the tough climb on Day 4, the view was spectacular. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523363695-OJK5UR9B2POAMQ1M2EH2/P1080030.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Llactapata The entryway of Llactapata. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523364247-ZUYDKH3OEJEW0D8HQBAO/P1080031.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Machu Picchu Through The Door Through the Llactapata doorway you can see Machu Picchu perched on a mountaintop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523380174-9JPHTUK2RNZ3UNS7FQQR/Salkantay_pan29.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Mini Machu Picchu A view of Machu Picchu from across the valley. We'd be there the next morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523365708-O574SM41P5XK4PE2A7I0/P1080048.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Awaiting My Demise From Llactapata I know there is no direction but down. I'm enjoying life while I can. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523367395-UH3ENK0WPEKX4N64J553/P1080079.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Moth Photo Bomb While taking this picture of the large suspension bridge we crossed, a moth decided to pop into the photo. I love how surreal this looks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523368876-XBUK3BY5RISFMM8ZB4OX/P1080098.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Cliffside Trail Do you see the line that cuts across this rockface? That used to be an Inca trail to Machu Picchu. It is incredibly dangerous, so is no longer open to the public. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523378813-0L0KXVWSB8QV4CNQJ4MA/P1080100.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - The End Is Nigh I'm almost to the lunch spot on Day 4. This was the end of the trail for us. I have no regrets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385118835826-9GCEW9HY9SYWGA7NMBB9/P1080117.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train - Riding The Rail Katie was a good sport and joined me on the train ride to Aguas Caliente. It was a lovely ride with great views. If I hadn't crippled myself I would've hiked it, but I was happy to have this alternative. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385151771094-XZXLY4EMD0BRJEYGN3WZ/P1070804.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train My "Yahoo" moment with Mount Salkantay looking down with approval. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385149390413-8KTG5U4OHGX7DBV5DMW8/P1070591.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train Camp Soraypampa at the base of the mountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385149665729-HQIJ4PX2780GKCYQ94NH/P1070784.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train Katie on the bottom left, about to round the corner and face Mount Salkantay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385149301559-CD1YWU9TVRWE3FWLOWC8/P1070481.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train The Beginning Of Salkantay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385150667573-YK6ZGU3AEKBRBJ0RUK08/P1070999.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train Joining the Inca trail network. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523244625-7KH7M10CEGDZ0ZF3LX7J/P1080010.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train Our view on Day 4. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523184348-Z0PWSX2JHOX43BTNW3W4/P1070933.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train You can see why they call it a cloud forest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385149888891-FU2BNQRRSWMD49FURSCR/P1070866.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train Our victory shot at the highest point on our hike, over 15,000 feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523198140-GBSE924VEOURREZERCP6/P1070942.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train Our enthusiastic guide, Edwin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523214734-0012CB63A5W519EEIY8V/P1070947.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train Watch Your Step! One of our waterfall crossings during Day 3. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566523272293-S82VF5NM2CQ6MLFDR0UR/P1080031.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train Here, you can see Machu Picchu through the entryway of Llactapata. So close, yet so far away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1385150109209-FG4HMMPYUYAPMGI17ZKE/P1070903.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #15: Salkantay Trek - My Kingdom for a Horse...or Train The path that broke me. After 8 hours of hiking we had to do 3 more straight down. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2013/rtw-post-14-machu-picchu-a-world-apart monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525542276-Z55W6IWXMFN5PNJP9NQB/P1080386.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart The view from the top of Huayna Picchu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525425500-PF1G0EHKRXTQEXSIGBAT/P1080184.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart The Misty Veil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525494846-3RDYEV86SZDXFCPC2W48/MachuPicchu_pan13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart Huayna Picchu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525366704-EEEDJMYFBO33XBP4PRTE/P1080474.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart Machu Picchu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525703627-E37N5Q1ZVKS8VV540U47/P1080153.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Our First View Of Machu Picchu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525686712-3LXBUF0GQWSMCBPKTZMP/MachuPicchu_pan01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Machu Picchu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525705927-DYU8UDJXV3RUE2WF2PCI/P1080181.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - The Misty Veil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525705353-RNIW9V0RZC9Y76UR3SQB/P1080166.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Through The Main Gate This is the main entrance to Machu Picchu. Check out the stonework! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525706214-8TLYV7NGG6325067MB8Y/P1080184.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Land Of Clouds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525687955-MNGU1F9RWXHA9LRNU3Z7/MachuPicchu_pan04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Machu Picchu Facing Huayna Picchu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525687790-CJPQBRI6WRLLS6G8JGJM/MachuPicchu_pan05.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - The Argricultural Terraces This is where they grew the bulk of food eaten at Machu Picchu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525706827-MOS7FPGILSJ622FA25KC/P1080198.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - The Sun Temple The circular structure below is the sun temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525708395-I4SAYHX8PJJIRE018RB6/P1080200.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Edwin: Our Guide And Teacher https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525695480-P0TA9PFIV52ZI0RBOL96/MachuPicchu_pan07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Temple To The Condor See the giant stones - those are the condor's wings. Above was where they put their mummified leaders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525708276-51Z309LJBVU50XJWSG7Q/P1080208.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - A Machu Picchu Owl! The most adorable creature in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525713393-FF06ZVKOIL6Z8OX8G6OM/P1080209.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Me And The Owl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525689943-DID8M4ZHDVLIJ26QOFVR/MachuPicchu_pan10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Beyond Machu Picchu At no point do you have a bad view when you're in Machu Picchu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525688902-LKRI45I6XSQIB9L9QJLG/MachuPicchu_pan06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - At Home In Machu Picchu These are the homes the the workers who lived at Machu Picchu inhabited. Some had two stories! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525691482-EP2QC9SVG0QGSHITG4CG/MachuPicchu_pan11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Watch Your Step As you can see, it’s a sharp drop just to the side of the ancient city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525710877-FRWB2MVGNV6OKZQA3HU8/P1080283.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Katie Explores The Ruins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525709452-OGB4HVE2A3GIBLW9A4TU/P1080254.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Steps Of Stonemasons https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525712062-YLZV8VWLCQDD85INM92F/P1080298.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Thar She Blows! I'm pointing to Huayna Picchu, our final conquest. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525692663-6C98YR0Z5B710ZT1M1SC/MachuPicchu_pan13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Huayna Picchu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525714441-43JE9DOGC7SV08AU9MXR/P1080309.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Hiking Out To Huayna Picchu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525715941-LINU9DXDJXD0SOHGHKVG/P1080321.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Switchback Steps Here, I'm hiking up the steps to Huayna Picchu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525694251-ZDUZG56UFPA3K511D638/MachuPicchu_pan16.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Ruins At The Top Of Huayna Picchu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525717035-IIY6K8HYX2O8END6KUJ0/P1080377.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Tunnel On Huayna Picchu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525716425-4GO6OJAE7OEAII6JJC1L/P1080348.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - From Above Katie, atop Huayna Picchu, looks down on Machu Picchu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525717241-G8OZTGG3HY1B7ENFUGIO/P1080386.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - A World Apart Katie and I admire the view from atop Huayna Picchu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525720449-BUQRG5639IO6I3UCMRRL/P1080408.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - A Different View Zoomed in from atop Huayna Picchu, the walls and people within Machu Picchu look miniature! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525701869-VLS2X7D9ZKDKPSCOW40S/MachuPicchu_pan19.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Katie Looks Down On The World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525719276-DQJ1BFJ7X7O4JA92CGE4/P1080429.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - On Our Way Down Katie descends the little steps at a harsh angle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525698978-77LP6Y54ESPJVT7QWAYR/MachuPicchu_pan22.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Katie At The Main Gate The doorway behind Katie is the main entrance to Machu Picchu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525702824-JN3BGEU1RVN8XQCCBAGT/MachuPicchu_pan26.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - From Another Angle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525722112-EPSGDBG1L0THGKZ8YLHH/P1080507.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Looking At The Inca Bridge Katie takes a peek at the Inca Bridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566526341073-HQBW6NAZB98VJVLZQX79/MachuPicchu_pan28.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - On The Inca Bridge As you can see, even this section was a bit perilous. I was treading carefully. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525724334-8NJNBVKAM7PJSEJKAUEJ/P1080518.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - You Shall Not Pass Here's where the Inca Bridge pathway was blocked off. Too dangerous beyond this point, I suppose. Yeah, I think they've got a point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525720545-13WYZA0EQ8CKSU3IQ8IW/P1080474.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - In The Light Of The Sun By midday the mist was completely gone, and you could see every detail of Machu Picchu. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525723126-SBQ26X5VXI5TZXYKS4KL/P1080531.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart - Quintessential Peru It doesn't get more Peru than llamas and Machu Picchu. I think they admire the view almost as much as we do! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525409383-4TIAU43V4HBEA2EP3HUS/MachuPicchu_pan10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart Becoming A Part Of Machu Picchu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525561834-8PGZQXGPD90868YPXHG0/P1080321.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart Uneven steps to Huayna Picchu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525439181-JPSTRL16BKCJL5R49BKR/MachuPicchu_pan11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart Beyond The Ruins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525474547-PDSSMCZ4HAU2982CH31N/MachuPicchu_pan07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart Temple Of The Condor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525513372-3FQRVAYK8DTZECAWIZB6/MachuPicchu_pan16.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart The ruins atop Huayna Picchu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525577315-IPB66ME015Z2QGSEPE2P/P1080531.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart Quintessential Peru https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566525456164-LZONCWTEJ27DT79E26G8/P1080166.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #16: Machu Picchu - A World Apart Main gate to Machu Picchu - Check out that stonework! https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2014/rtw-post-15-down-in-the-sacred-valley monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575142715-68HKC123ZFMLBHINQ2FA/SacredValley_pan35_Salinas.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley The salt pools of Salinas. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575121772-LHBQ51SRN3B1QS38CPCU/P1080935.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley The Moray really gave Katie a spiritual boost! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566574983174-2VCUUVXNUP0AJB17R3Y6/P1080742.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley This picture says "Peru" to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575062451-TLHULN9HKW4WK3IVXER4/P1080691.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley Katie walking around the ruins of Pisac looking down on the village below. I'd say the view was stunning, but I think that's self explanatory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575075229-0FZ9IP8XI1YUAY7H2QU4/SacredValley_pan14_Ollantaytambo.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley Katie climbing the mighty steps of Ollantaytambo ruins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575102289-PT578PBAEOSY8NSHTBD5/P1080766.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley Katie in the farmland just in front of the Ollantaytambo ruins. Notice the ancient structure carved into the mountain behind her. That's the Inca granary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575578622-SYS9CB412G5BE9AFYNG2/P1090095.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - La Capilla Lodge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575612787-6RQ7EV85832BXK3ZOEQW/SacredValley_pan39_LaCapillaLodge.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - The Gardens of La Capilla https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575547103-WDSLQN6ZL4UD37ON56OT/P1080739.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Beatrice and Me The multicultural 3-year old at La Capilla found a friend in me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575546504-52MEFP4APULL6T8CCGNA/P1080734.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Enjoying A Moto-Taxi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575547861-IVV5HCDPF7WTGHA4VYQP/P1080742.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - This Says "Peru" To Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575597438-X26J4Z9ZDS0I5VDH0A70/SacredValley_pan01_Pisac.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Terraces of the Pisac Ruins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575540355-I2RUEK2ARSPH455IVF8D/P1080652.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Ruins of Pisac https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575598889-RVHRHA55UR7TM6BMAP7C/SacredValley_pan06_Pisac.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Looking Over The Land The Pisac ruins and the town of Pisac spreading out below me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575596105-OKOK6VXYH4JRCSJ3VTB5/SacredValley_pan03_Pisac.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Gimme Shelter Here, I examine a shelter on the Pisac ruins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575541570-5QA9PQSMQOSS4K29YD6T/P1080691.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Sacred Valley Katie exploring the Pisac ruins with the village of Pisac resting below. A glorious view on a glorious day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575540688-YTLK8VDPGQV7JUSS9BHK/P1080660.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Walking Above Walking between ruins at Pisac. The valley views were all around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575598878-2YWL0KH3WWT4H50TP6KL/SacredValley_pan09_Pisac.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Ruins All Around A solo ruin on a mound at Pisac. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575614457-V0W5H06LY0F0GKER1O6W/SacredValley_pan11_Pisac.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Temples Of Pisac As you can see, the stonework of the temples is far more sophisticated compared to the rest of Pisac's ruins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575548096-ISF7MAU618DOO8YTVRLP/P1080701.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Pisac Market The colors of the open markets in Peru are always pleasing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575542376-XW2UDYSW9UD72NQJ1IPY/P1080707.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Pisonay Tree Resting in the middle of the Pisac market is the pisonay tree, dating back to the Spanish invasion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575545684-DTVCZOUVO4ADRCT6CPUN/P1080724.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Arts And Crafts We couldn't turn a blind eye to the deals offered us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575544209-5THK7IODLX0K2ST40AUT/P1080723.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Colors Abound Here, a woman sells powered dyes. The colors are so vibrant in Peru; it's a feast for the senses! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575542919-45Z2QAL7Q8PQ376UUUDJ/P1080716.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Easy Oven A clay oven adorned with sacred animals in Peru: a snake, puma, and condor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575543448-H4KXDDMP9BO0ILGJFGFE/P1080718.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Empanadas y Hugos! We ate fresh empanadas and drank fresh juice (hugos) at Pisac for lunch. Yum! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575566946-LROUSR2PEF2AGR2GSFX9/P1080893.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo Here I stand at the end of Ollantaytambo town. You can see the ruins behind me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575601832-DH168K97RNHRDO47K35Q/SacredValley_pan14_Ollantaytambo.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Terrace Stairs Katie climbs the mighty steps of the Oll. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575603226-UPEMZH05JJENMWB4NGWM/SacredValley_pan16_Ollantaytambo.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Examining The Stone I was fascinated by the intricate stonework and the orange lichen splashing color across the surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575567417-MPE7Z82D42640AF16V83/P1080802.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Feats Of Strength Katie attempts to move one of the carved stones into place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575604621-G9JQKHK6FKC0YV0ZDEH1/SacredValley_pan17_Ollantaytambo.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Ollantaytambo Ruins The view from atop the Ollantaytambo ruin looking out onto the town. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575605829-AKAXXN66AJLS4OK6YL5F/SacredValley_pan20_Ollantaytambo.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Other Side Of The Valley This is the opposite view from the Ollantaytambo ruin looking into the other side of the valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575563021-R07OQ3XJGV9DIEEM6MQ2/P1080874.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Door To Nowhere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575564264-TGI3SS6QT55FI6FMW6MS/P1080876.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Water Temple Here are some of the water temples at Ollantaytambo. You can see the water still running on either side of Katie. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575565176-XMFUTCP95JET41S54TJ3/P1080879.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - In A Nook https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575566164-9N4EUIQIIG9QSK71H8PV/P1080881.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Shower Time Katie tests out one of the baths in the Ollantaytambo ruins. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575561477-UNTJF5LK1E7EL4TCI23G/P1080766.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Life In Ruins Katie stands in front of the Ollantaytambo ruins in the midst of farmland. Behind her you can see the granary that looks like a prison carved into the mountainside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575569509-3C4A1D0AW6OYQ8M2LNGU/P1080979.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - On The Road Our taxi driver was gracious enough to pull over in front of this fabulous view from the road and snap a picture of us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575568460-4O33K7BBD28D736JG662/P1080935.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Moray! Katie's spirit got a major boost at the ruins of Moray. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575606999-4UVC45N6ODDKEALD9IKN/SacredValley_pan30_Moray.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Sitting Center Katie is the blue dot sitting in the center of the circular ruin. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575570417-CH07Z2H3OQSJCDQXPOT1/P1080962.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - We Get The Point Katie and I touch the center of the Moray rings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575570812-G467C1L678PD2AOO91S2/P1080996.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Amazing Vegetation This cactus kept appearing as we traveled through Sacred Valley. This one was at Salinas, and was a perfect of how crazy these things looked - like they could come alive and grab you. The center sprout was sometimes straight, sometimes curved, but always looked like a massive shoot of asparagus to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575609026-XQ75H9AG9W3D75Z94AOK/SacredValley_pan35_Salinas.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - The Salt Pools Also known as Salinas, these salt pools pre-date the Incas and still produce massive amounts of salt every day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575572832-8ZH3SJ393UUP7FJEAS0W/P1090014.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Saline Solution These locals were raking and collecting salt in the heat and wind. I bet it would be fascinating to learn their technique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575572318-CDD2J9OZ7CFE4CZMLE4J/P1090023.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Salty Waters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575573528-J960HRUZVLRE9WMVSO19/P1090039.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Care For A Taste? Yes, I did taste the salt. Did you have any doubt? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575579689-ZJX9Q2P5J2OO1GH2D20Y/P1090065.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Crystal Clear On the surface of the pools you could see fine crystals of salt like snowflakes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575610832-ALBFAZGWR2UWN96TQ55P/SacredValley_pan38_Salinas.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley - Walking The Line https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575011157-OFMHTVB1TGA66G4L5WSI/P1090095.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley La Capilla Lodge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575029959-NPZEN9156LOKOPOJK7CN/SacredValley_pan39_LaCapillaLodge.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley The gardens of La Capilla. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566575046310-ZYGGB8JRK607RT90UOUC/P1080652.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #17: Down In The Sacred Valley The ruins of Pisac. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2014/a-week-in-pictures-taking-a-bite-out-of-cusco monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577569078-8LXZUMWS14B6I18L8COR/Cusco_Cityscape.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Cusco Cityscape The former capital of the Inca empire: Cusco. This cityscape photo was taken from the courtyard of San Cristobal Church on a hill above the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577654430-BL3REA2BQSA2PC8DSI02/P1070288.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - To Our Hostel Here, Katie is walking down an alleyway to our hostel, El Labrador. The stone walls to either side of her have stucco walls on top. You can see this kind of construction is all over Cusco. The Spaniards used the Inca structures and just built on top of them. The roads and bases are mostly from the days of the Inca empire. History was all around us as we walked through the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577655133-3PAGO9B4XU4BQ135KBB3/P1070294.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Hostel El Labrador The interior of Hostel El Labrador. This is the common area looking into the kitchen. In the morning and evening the dining area was cool, but midday it was like a sauna. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577652265-C5HF7SRGH0I4YOWGDV0K/P1070173.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Fountain of Pachacutec The fountain at the center of Plaza de Armas. Standing above me is a golden idol depicting the great Pachacutec. He was the greatest leader the Incas ever knew and was the initial creator of their vast empire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577567350-NWUQQJRL6V7QO1HMSC8H/Cusco_PlazaDeArmasPan.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Plaza de Armas Cusco's Plaza de Armas. To the right is Cusco Cathedral, also known as the Cathedral of Santo Domingo. Katie and I toured this cathedral along with the two churches attached on either side: the Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia and the Iglesia del Triunfo. The interior of the Cusco Cathedral was astounding. Very large, with three naves running front to back, beautiful domed ceilings, and enormous pillars. Gigantic canvases covered nearly every open surface depicting religious scenes and iconography. These were beautiful paintings all in the famous colonial era Cusco School style of painting. I'd show you a picture of the interior but it was against the rules to photograph inside. The steps of the Cusco Cathedral is a popular spot to stage protests and public events - we saw many of both while we were in Cusco. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577655603-RQGSYSWQGDNJGASU46SE/P1070305.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Cusco Rainbow A rainbow glowing over the Cusco Cathedral (right) and the Iglesia de la Sagrada Familia (left). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577652279-QYMQ7PWI5V0VW46ET88X/P1070181.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Making New Friends As we waited for the free walking tour, Katie made a new friend whilst sitting by the fountain in Plaza de Armas. This little girl never spoke to us but liked hanging around and looking at our camera. Behind Katie and the fountain is another church off the Plaza de Armas: Iglesia de la Compania de Jesus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577653384-ANNP5UYXW7LDTRJ3DBLF/P1070264.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Marco: Our High-Energy Cusco Guide This is Marco, one of our enthusiastic guides on our free walking tour of Cusco. All we had to do was show up in the Plaza de Armas and they took us around Cusco on foot showing us various points of interest and telling us some of the city's history. Behind Marco is one of the original walls from the days of the Incas. This is perhaps one of our best photos of their precise stonework. Marco was explaining here how different stones shape into different animals. If you look at different lines in the stone you can see a condor, a puma, a snake, etc. You can't see any in this photo, you had to be there and have him draw them out for you, otherwise it just looked like a giant puzzle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577653600-104WZA4UM9LCFM54XAIL/P1070242.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Crafstman and musician During our free walking tour of Cusco we stopped in a small workshop where this gentleman made instruments. He had all kinds of traditional Peruvian instruments and was able to play them all. A truly gifted musician and extremely skilled craftsman. I desperately wanted to buy his little guitar made out of wood and an armadillo's outer shell. It was gorgeous! But how would I have dealt with it afterward? Nope. Gotta settle for a bracelet as a souvenir instead. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577664370-CX0MRA6YWM1Z0I974O4K/P1070284.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Pisco Sours! At the end of our free walking tour our guides made us pisco sours. Their recipe for perfection was 3-1-1. 3 parts Pisco (a traditional Peruvian alcohol made from grapes), 1 part sugar, 1 part lemon juice. Mix it up in a blender with the white of an egg. Then mix it again with ice. Absolutely delicious! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577696772-6MBQQES6Q0YHOXYPAZME/P1090123.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Qoricancha This site is called Qoricancha and it rests in the heart of Cusco. The Incas built their most important temple here, a massive monument to their sun god, Inti. When the Spanish came they stole all the golden riches within, demolished the temple, and built their own church on the ruin walls: the Church of Santo Domingo. The church is on the left of the photo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577931603-3ELYT0L833WH7TE72VUM/P1090126.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Interior Ruins Within the church you can see some of the original temple walls. Some of these structures have been rebuilt while others were left erect when the church was first constructed. The clergymen used them as meeting rooms. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577693555-DO8ODKLE8IQZGH7QV4Y3/P1090146.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Inner Courtyard The interior courtyard of the Church of Santo Domingo / Qoricancha. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577694236-QGFW14I4PIBSZ0KM61IH/P1090150.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Milky Way This painting was in Qoricancha and depicts the Milky Way. Images of sacred animals and folktales can be found within the constellations. Very beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577569877-UHYN3VG6BEKPEU1V8095/Cusco_Sacsayhuaman4.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Sacsayhuaman On a different day, when the sun wasn't so shiny, we explored Sacsayhuaman, an Inca ruin on the hill above Cusco. Cusco was the heart of the Inca empire, and within its design the Incas placed the form of a puma - a sacred animal to their people. Sacsayhuaman was the puma's head. The wall you see in front of me are the puma's teeth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577696692-YVQLMNWHXN0BSOYY4TAX/P1090193.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Stones Of Sacsayhuaman These are some of the gigantic stones of Sacsayhuaman. This ruin once served as a fortress protecting the city. After the Spaniards took Cusco, though, it was demolished and the stones were reused for other buildings. All that is left of the ruin are the stones that were too massive to move…for the Spaniards, that is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577697576-LT2G1XJXN4OLJZB7JV7V/P1090201.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Doorway To History A doorway at Sacsayhuaman. The Incas, however, were able to move them, shape them, and erect them into place. It is estimated that some 20,000 men were involved in creating Sacsayhuaman: 4,000 to cut blocks from quarries, 6,000 to drag them on rollers to the site, and another 10,000 to finish and fit the blocks into position. Incredible. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577694673-JISCUCJR8DPPBDEGP0FO/P1090178.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Qosqo de Arte Nativo We bought a tourist ticket in Cusco which got us into several museums and one cultural show at the Centro Qosqo de Arte Nativo. We saw many different traditional Peruvian dances performed originating from regions all over Peru. It was a fun and colorful affair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577695243-EPY36NB121BZHBJLC5MR/P1090185.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Vibrant Colors As you can see, the costumes made the cultural show very interesting. The vibrant colors, textures, and materials made the dancers light up on stage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1389923894580-SI2FILVWINQS04C299NY/P1070408.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Roasting The Beans While in Cusco we signed up for a chocolate making class at the Choco museum. Here, our teacher is showing us how to hand-roast the cocoa beans in a traditional clay pot. He also made us a traditional Mayan chocolate drink. Their secret ingredient? The blood of their enemies! He wanted to add blood to the concoction from my own tongue! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577657468-0MNBE1D80YR0261X1BAV/P1070417.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Shelling The Beans Next, we shelled the roasted cocoa beans. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1389923900571-5KSS28E6KCTFZ411EXF9/P1070424.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Grinding The Beans Now they were ready to grind up by hand. After the grinding we found out that we weren't actually going to use these beans to make the liquid chocolate, as this would take over 24 hours, so we were given a separate batch of chocolate for the next part. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577658096-F2OCT8W544OFSTEDVBH2/P1070444.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Flavoring The Chocolate We used various ingredients and spices - ginger, salt, coffee, coca, nuts etc. - to flavor our chocolate. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577658615-3WFW2PK23S1TK9CM8QMK/P1070452.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Pouring The Chocolate Then came the fun part - pouring the liquid chocolate into our molds! These molds were then chilled and we came back later to collect our confectionary art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577659143-6BRNHY45UXGY7XWAOYDT/P1070455.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Leftovers! After we were done with the molds there was LOTS of liquid chocolate left. I ate many spoonfuls before Katie pried the bowl out of my hands. It was for the best. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1389923927623-12Y2RY6VNBRLJ8BX10CA/P1070469.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Homemade Chocolate The final product. Yum! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577690350-BAQVO8V9WJQIAO8HZALS/P1080547.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Thomas And The Guinea Pig We ate a nice dinner with our Danish friends from the Salkantay trek, Thomas and Minna. Thomas had already decided what he wanted for dinner that night: roasted guinea pig. Here it is - the entire pig hot from the oven. Look away if you love guinea pigs… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577690969-TNSY8K5X8UW3WM50V4NG/P1080554.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Jannif At The Bar After dinner we headed out to a local pub to play a new card game we'd learned from Thomas and Minna on the trek: Jannif. We had an excellent time chatting and drinking Pisco Sours. The night kept on going as "One more!" was shouted after every round. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577695691-TUPZ0Z2UEIRRJTQ7AZ0V/P1090188.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Jack's Cafe Chicken and vegetable soup at one of our favorite restaurants in Cusco: Jack's Cafe. This was a western restaurant, but it had the best homemade soup. And when you are ill from altitude sickness, or just plain sick, nothing tastes better. Plus, fresh juice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577691795-3SY4YPYWCW4JYE479AQR/P1090118.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Green Point Restaurant An alleyway that led to one of our favorite restaurants in Cusco: Green Point. It was a vegan restaurant recommended to us for its taste and cost. A 3 course meal for only 10 soles! That's about $3.50 in US dollars. Crazy!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577692016-TA6S2J052ZE5L2058LYZ/P1090122.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Beet Soup! Katie and our beet soup at Green Point restaurant. Check out her mint mustache! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577656422-X9I4N99D8BXQA8FN93BI/P1070350.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Shoe Repair While in Cusco both of our pairs of Teva sandals bit the dust. Not surprising since they were both purchased over 10 years ago. I think it was the ocean water in the Galapagos that instigated them peeling apart. However, we had seen many shoe repair places on the streets of Cusco and figured we might as well give them a go. Cobblers are known in Spanish as "zapateros," and our hostel host, Estela pointed us toward Elmer's little shop for our shoe-repair needs. As you can see, he gets a lot of business! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577656882-9YETBR4IY34MGDTJ3UZQ/P1070364.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Zapateros We spent about 30 minutes in the back of Elmer's shop watching our Tevas being repaired. The gentleman in the foreground is working on my sandal. There were about 8 men all working in this cramped little space, each one performing a different cobbler's task: gluing, sewing, polishing, pounding. We also saw the conditions these men worked in: fumes all around, fans that didn't work, piles of scraps and materials, loose electrical wires, open hot plates. It a fascinating and interesting slice of life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566577690789-GCGXPXIQJGID804W47IB/P1080559.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #18: Taking A Bite Out Of Cusco - Beaten And Bruised These are my battered knees after I fell down on the cobblestone sidewalks of Cusco. This was only days into my recovery from the Salkantay trek. Katie kept the swelling down by putting packets of chilled jelly against them. It was all we had! https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2014/rtw-post-17-conquering-the-w monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422611648-VEM0Z0POXQGC71SJB3XZ/P1090750.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Avalanche! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422861465-C7GAEIQLDLVKQOT5PQGE/P1100077.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Snow, rain, and wind - oh my! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566418501134-RQ31HR2PDGH9J9XJ4GNM/Chile_WTrek4.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Lago Pehoe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422498552-UA6KJCH7XY7BS3L7G96Z/Chile_WTrek44.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W The horns of Cuernos to our right https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422524148-D3XLV58ZYNW3SLTM4HFF/Chile_WTrek47.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Cuernos! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566418414514-VBM1GO0P3ZAN9LNUGQ7J/P1090357.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Our first refugio of the trek. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566418541424-WD8TOXTTIJ4ODX5QAS25/Chile_WTrek8.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W The good luck cloud saves the day! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422899287-4A7AZTV90F8SOG7HOAZ4/P1100078.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Victory Pose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566423483775-NZ8TCDXOTE48HFUJB7ST/Chile_WTrek4.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Lake Pehoe This is where we were dropped off to await the return of the bus. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566423484851-LE4OQP49TFO3C6XDWMTX/Chile_WTrek8.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Misfortune Turned Good Fortune! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566423485760-AV6G8F4MBR1POJQ4HOOT/Chile_WTrek12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Salto Grande That rainbow made our mistake totally worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566423508173-EOSRFWX6RPLYLWRPTPCC/P1090336.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Enjoying Our Detour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566423508095-H44X9Z0MJZRVOIAJSNEE/P1090357.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Our First Refugio https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566423519488-P25RGDQNEEP11S6AT06O/P1090378.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Real Beds With Linens! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1391988921938-OGTNS0WSDNKJHBZE3G14/w%2Btrek%2Bmap%2Btorres%2Bdel%2Bpaine%2B5.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Map of the W Trek Borrowed from Steph and Ben's Travels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566423531537-QG1M8YEWYB4R7FABSUHY/P1090361.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Finding Our Way https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566423556174-4JTL7O21AETZ7Q5RBPIC/Chile_WTrek17.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - There's Plenty of Clean Water in Patagonia! 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566423734139-WS4GYU8NEIKJSMTJZEKK/Chile_WTrek54.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Does It Get Any Better? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566423770416-LP6NTD7DAEC8GYICPMQZ/P1090822.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Los Cuernos The dwindling sunlight cast this remarkable glow on "The Horns." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566423790529-N1L6CH9J1KMTSLK7F9VX/P1090724.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Adjusting The Wraps https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566423813887-3BRSXGKXWBU784X7XJ5A/P1090817.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Path Up the Middle of the W https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566423990444-14UKFQOXJLB69MI7ZCHD/Chile_WTrek56.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - At the Foot of the Mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424001932-3VZ42OT0Y80DA4ZYB143/Chile_WTrek55.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Sheets of Ice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424011853-LTVU9G39E815VEZ9EKJ2/P1090625.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Small Avalanche https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424012570-9WQMNLNHJU3JEAYGOK3T/P1090750.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - BIG Avalanche https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424036808-MCIJLY3JAAG4WRU9M9N5/P1090752.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Undulating Forest Floor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424036238-DD3U2LZ7RMMA8K3IQ5NF/P1090796.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Nearly There https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424071761-9VJCYDAI4C04IM6ANWGV/Chile_WTrek57.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Horseshoe Of Mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424088044-R3OVY7IP73EBX0X7N66G/Chile_WTrek61.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Among The Giants https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424098229-E1SEP4JLUJK39FL9P491/Chile_WTrek58.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Taking A Break https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424123699-N2KJXWNM0WOTG4H2U43A/P1090824.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Charcoal Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424127353-L8HZKO0GD9H7TS69GKFI/P1090830.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Don't Take A Picture Of Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424129309-8X1VEO0OLTK5J6Z5QM9X/P1090831.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Pushing Through The Pain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424129012-X425N9F64YSS7JNF7EP3/P1090859.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Giant Rabbit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424131293-522FZ3FJUVZFDBXLK7M1/P1090862.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Vibrant Moss This colorful moss was along the train out to Glacier Grey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424130223-ULF9ERZDDVGUAPPG6MIL/P1090884.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Lago Grey and Glacier Grey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424130963-OA9LK17JA1P48EPLXJPI/P1090892.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Wonderous Icebergs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424168881-T2QLDA5LKXWQ8TNUZCHI/Chile_WTrek79.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Glacier Grey Viewing Platform https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424177084-CW4B8WEOO0Z0E676E2D7/P1090939.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Glacier Grey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424202566-SO1VFIHPSPJ9J6AIQMSO/P1090915.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Waves Of Ice https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424203075-6Y152RTY1JDCHHKJD1XY/P1090993.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Relative Size This boat was taking passengers up to the glacier. Check out the size of that ice wall! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424210842-JM0W8NGQZPJ7CA0L1T2W/Chile_WTrek74.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - The Ice Tastes Lovely! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424242429-TD1XNBS4LKHRJ040OOXK/P1100009.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Nice Place for a Nap https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424243047-IACM767PSD946BAESGTM/P1100017.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - A Condor In Flight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424258226-GQVA9S7L5TRBYZDFN8H1/Chile_WTrek84.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Flock of Condors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424259908-W6PDJUNMSCB7UZB9EX7R/Chile_WTrek86.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - The Weather Turns South https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424270606-IUU75B6U9XGHAFN5PXSB/P1100077.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - So this is the Patagonian Wind! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424269821-KA5PWY0FY3MFO9QK3OYT/P1100078.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Victory Pose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566424270661-AMA8MX0KZ3JCVQDN1JEC/P1100095.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W - Happy Trampers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422792758-ARUDYANGEUNIZUQN647A/P1090939.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Glacier Grey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422369428-3B0TBQ9LHJUQF6W0LMA6/Chile_WTrek36.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Through the valley https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422702154-ASMRGCCW57H4MY0SD8MK/P1090831.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Pushing through the pain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422913565-J0XRTV6IJK9VEV29I5LA/P1100095.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Happy Trampers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422743076-6M7MPEA6NS37L59HHI5T/P1090884.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Looking down on Lago Grey and Glacier Grey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422764908-DRBY0MKO6NYJAXPZ5LYZ/Chile_WTrek79.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Our Glacier Grey viewing platform. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422566791-HFM70BY0E4WQ1N7U3GZD/Chile_WTrek56.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W At the foot of a mountain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422839764-7PY69ISRN5299IIQ40IJ/Chile_WTrek86.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Experiencing the Patagonian winds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422720351-BYBAEPG0MULB2X908THK/P1090859.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Giant Rabbit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566420819543-MQBDFC795F1VMEPHGIUH/P1090563.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W It's so hard to leave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422688366-20WICL6E5TCI5IVI5P5U/P1090830.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Don't take a picture of me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566418599118-RL88P1ZOJNPA8A5UNYMO/Chile_WTrek25.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W First view of Los Torres https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566418445439-DC1884HECUKEWVPECOFK/P1090361.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Finding Our Way https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422821750-MOM028F5BH18QV305MXU/Chile_WTrek84.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Condors in flight. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1391991882270-UAFEHD6B8QEWG9S59J62/w%2Btrek%2Bmap%2Btorres%2Bdel%2Bpaine%2B5.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Map of the W trek. Borrowed from Steph and Ben's Travels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566418559386-SI0968IVE2H5AFR7KTBG/P1090407.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Artistic Signs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422672128-0MX1209MVQDQGYI4HQRK/P1090824.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Charcoal forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566418430686-0V0RO0AWQJTCMXD0C0JR/Chile_WTrek17.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W There's plenty of clean water in Patagonia! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566422632188-RJJJFSPLSEXHR3TY4OBI/Chile_WTrek61.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W The middle of the W https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566418574709-YQ0DNXJTA69IUVPXDZS4/P1090408.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Patagonian Fox https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566418613374-ALO6NRIERHZZDKUSX9NT/Chile_WTrek31.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #19: Conquering The W Snoozing under the towers. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2014/our-happy-place monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566413747793-P87JETKNBC86CJSX5VOZ/ElChalten_14.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place Double Vision https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566413684740-8P4M73YPGPZ8VYKX1VLY/P1100320.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place El Pilar's Lounge And Fireplace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566413669324-2BTQW330Y2JM1VFVAW38/ElChalten_23.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place El Pilar Hosteria https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566413698890-8ZF1RAHEB6PF6AS8LSW0/ElChalten_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place On our way to Fitz Roy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566413716536-JF95NSCJXT3N9HQUGHPG/ElChalten_05.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place Gnarly Forests https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566413730581-12MDADTE81K4Z7A1I086/ElChalten_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place Up To Fitz Roy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566413776343-NWMQQ4DS08MB0D03WBB3/P1100516.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place Chicken Al Disco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566413826067-HH2AJOKUU72ENW985TBD/ElChalten_31.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place Lago Torre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566413856397-KIZIZLRVWHY2NQ1VZPM5/P1100370.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place Untouched Land https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566413790774-H6S2H11SN1CCX1PWGQOE/P1100343.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place Consuming The Past https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566413810378-R1AMYQEIHEVV2CXAP3BI/P1100323.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place Dining Room And Coca The Cat - They even have a wood burning stove in the dining area - I love El Pilar! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414374844-YS94PB6J4723GAPC814I/ElChalten_23.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - El Pilar Yes, the B&B was as quaint as it looks, with a max of 20 guests per night, tops. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414395369-TVB3HL8RBP5IN9XZUZ5H/P1100320.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - El Pilar's Fireplace And Lounge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414395989-3RNOLBFLTE7TFGULH59V/P1100322.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Our Wonderful Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414415465-WJDD37SE4MUM2I50HMI1/ElChalten_05.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Gnarly Forests One of the many beautiful forests in Los Glaciares National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414425430-YAXQGAIO09KA1QKOOKCL/P1100159.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Snuggled In This glacier hanging in front of me was visible on the path to Fitz Roy which you can see peaking out on the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414436739-PUFYHCQB07CNHJQU6WCB/ElChalten_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Panorama View A brief stop on our way to Fitz Roy. You can see Fitz Roy's spires in the middle of the frame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414462157-H7A0632INSXIESI8AAZ6/P1100185.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Where Desert Terrain Meets Alpine Scenery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414493517-GZ3VBS0BRR5H747P99X1/ElChalten_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Climbing Up To Fitz Roy Here, I'm looking back on the trail as we scale up the mountainside. This trail was steep and exhausting but worth the effort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414493534-ZKBU1090NZRL1ZFGIG8E/ElChalten_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Almost There We had perfect hiking conditions: no wind, clear skies, sunny but not hot. The day couldn't have been better. Here, Katie's about to reach the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414494891-581C791BIFZERJIDZUKZ/ElChalten_14.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Seeing Double Fitz Roy stands before us, a frozen lake just below covered in snow. This was a spectacular place to witness firsthand. It took great effort to leave. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414509125-0H0KR0YZF6Z5CQJRK3M4/P1100250.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Blinding Sun You couldn't see a thing up there without your sunglasses on! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414519997-P5NAK2MOBV5B1NSQ730N/ElChalten_16.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Frozen Lake The snow was waist deep in spots and we were warned not to walk on the lake's surface. Based on the tracks, others were risking it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414530292-2F9H7PDXH0LELF7V8J6E/P1100253.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Round The World - On Ice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414539708-5QS2K9PTE1RCA8MX6RN2/ElChalten_18.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Orange Observer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414540753-3TYOVO4P21S3HZGDLPD7/ElChalten_20.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Glacial Blue To the immediate left of Fitz Roy you could see this aquamarine lake nestled against the mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414563014-YQFRG7DYV7BGA6S3ZX86/P1100281.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - A Cutie In Green https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414564230-4RQORTENJDSZMAN7459G/P1100305.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Sunset On Fitz Roy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414566380-Q1QFFC99DG3LPX1DMPQS/P1100323.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Dining Area With Coca The Cat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414575381-ODIZ35FBU9CMEPQIM0I5/ElChalten_24.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - A Stroll Through Patagonia On one of our lazy days we walked up the gravel road and found this bridge and a meandering trail to the left that we traveled for a few hours. Simply gorgeous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414582129-WH5CP71UFY2FKAWMCTGU/P1100343.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Getting A Drink Here are some of the shallow, wide rivers that we saw pouring through the park. I, of course, was out there getting a drink. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414600795-DJAJHUV32ZJV796452JF/ElChalten_42.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Fireside Fantasy Life at El Pilar was sublime. I spent hours next to this fire reading. The staff made sure it was fueled all day long. Heaven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414615185-LGR2VVQEQJ2TGSA03V6F/P1100359.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Apple Pie Dessert https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414615177-N6Q1ANDBJDQPBNWWZLX9/P1100370.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Untouched Land https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414635847-130JCOY7HJ0LGWJMSVQY/ElChalten_29.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Cerro Torre The view on our way to Lago Torre. The jagged spires of Cerro Torre are to the right, partially hidden by cloud. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414634958-UKK5HUUT7SAY2E9N5ICZ/ElChalten_31.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Lago Torre We hiked out to this icy lake to see the glacier pouring up to its edge in the distance. Sadly, we didn't get any closer than this, but it was still a wonderful view! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414647157-5STNM0S10UTNRD8JBF0K/P1100409.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Lago Torre https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414673902-93KR4IO7UWBEGW22MTQ1/ElChalten_36.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Tree People This is one of the ancient tree-folk of Patagonia. She had a strange way of communicating. Her bark was splintering and we couldn't leave fast enough. Get it?? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414683361-TC6MYCOP2P6NF6CUMPBD/ElChalten_34.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Lago La Hija This lake is called La Hija (The Daughter) and just past it is La Madre (The Mother). We both loved the knobby tree on the left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414700162-H33OLDZCYV5IGP6BWL2P/P1100498.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Hold Tight, Just a Couple Hours To Go! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414697677-5PJUHUK7TA2S2D6XK6PD/P1100516.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Chicken Al Disco https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414698169-X8QQQRH9XGAO3L4PJYST/P1100519.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Black Beer Parfait It was icy and delicious. Those orange bits in the front are homemade candied orange peel. Yum! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414699686-ZB4WMXRMAS33VEWOHS9R/P1100531.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Ice Field At the bus station we found this image of some of the massive Patagonian ice field hiding behind the mountains of Los Glaciares National Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566414708287-22BIJWGWJ0X8QPFWBVT5/ElChalten_38.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place - Patagonian Fly-By We got this photo from our plane as we departed Patagonia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566413840086-D17VJJ2SR0YZ2G8UZYZQ/ElChalten_34.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #20: Our Happy Place Lago La Hija https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2014/rtw-post-19-whats-new-buenos-aires monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566410854244-JSYQWQ09XHUS7QERYAJE/P1100619.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? Gay Pride And Pan Chorizo! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566410978226-9EKQNK2ON9Q6QN68BYUI/BuenosAires_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? La Recoleta Cemetery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566410838764-V6RJFSPZ1QVWTQMV9GD3/P1100609.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? Gay Pride In Buenos Aires https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566410908587-1PUM1R6UVH81MSFFCBSQ/P1100816.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? Rodin's "The Thinker" in front of the Congreso. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411079751-ZCLBSR7SHIYDIPMA1YQV/P1100825.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? Crossing The 9 de Julio Avenue - The Widest Street In The World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566410868435-NM2XK1F7GHJ84ZDB4585/P1100688.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? The San Telmo Tango https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411639623-19EOOZ7WQTU7SVIJR4Z9/IMG_0256.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Giant iPod! This giant iPod at our rental flat was not functional. How disappointing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411654525-NPTP4451TGETRLYTYMIQ/P1100789.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Strange Keys We found keys in Argentina to be strange. Not only are they shaped like this, but you have to lock yourself in with a key to lock a door. So if a fire breaks out, you better find that key!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411681769-VXZONYCLFJZ6BDOGN0K7/BuenosAires_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - View From Our Flat Our airbnb rental had this view from the balcony. Pretty nice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411693870-2Z5A6HL01RZ012KLTK0K/P1100619.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Pan Chorizo At gay pride we dined on one of the common street foods in Buenos Aires - the pan chorizo. Sausage in bread. Yum! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411701757-Y842USA45UCMF99ZLDID/P1100599.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Proud To Be A gay prider in an inventive costume. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411701354-08XVY545BMIJNFAL3U8F/P1100609.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Rainbows Flying https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411729460-Q3AJDQER6N00HZKE6MKK/P1100651.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - La Casa Rosada The executive mansion of Buenos Aires in the wake of Gay Pride. The pink color isn't for Gay Pride, by the way, it's called "The Pink House" for a reason. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411730530-3UMH4T3MRXSGBG1OIY1H/P1100682.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Silent Era Pose This street performer sat perfectly still and let his costume tell the story. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411731320-1FNLLALYQCUQVRO4P2NU/P1100688.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Fill The Streets With Tango The tango performed at the San Telmo Sunday Market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411731460-Q2XDT05MU5LRKKOEOXBK/P1100704.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Musical Fusion This blue grass meets mariachi band had us mesmerized. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411732651-ERV7QZITT9QIFTVJKSW4/P1100710.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Yerba Mate Gourds These gourds are sold everywhere and Portenos drink from them all the time. They are drinking a tea, of sorts, called mate. It's supposed to taste better from the gourd. I'll have to try it someday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411732818-G1BU7G0U9QG2YTU2XBXZ/P1100749.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Submarino! Chunks of chocolate and hot milk? Yes, I think I'll have another. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411733550-WGEOF66CHEPB3XWUV7VD/P1100752.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Cafe Con Leche This was cafe con leche #2 for the day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411759561-Z2K6VS5LZ74BNDOQP4P3/BuenosAires_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - From Opera To Books This opera house is now a beautiful books store. It's called El Ateneo, and worth a stop if you want to cool off and have a nice cafe con leche. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411792603-WWZG2O9T70M57JK5RFN9/P1100765.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - The Japanese Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411792650-FFJMR6G3P429V0TCMEMJ/P1100816.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - The Thinker This is one of Rodin's "The Thinker" sculptures in front of the Congreso building. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411795042-8RQDDFCAWST01AH4EM6D/P1100820.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Palacio Barolo Palacio Barolo is a building whose design is based on Dante's Inferno. The first 3 floors representing hell, the next 3, purgatory, and top 3 heaven. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411793465-943NYYKIMKN3MJWDZH6D/P1100823.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Evita Forever Just one of the many images of Evita in the city. This one is depicting her speaking into a microphone. Our guide, Maggie, said a tourist once asked her, "Why is Evita eating a hamburger?" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411795010-25HQUFY9D01RJ1QB9XH8/P1100825.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Crossing 9 de Julio Avenue Buenos Aires boasts the widest street in the world, 9 de Julio Avenue. Our guide told us, in confidence, that a street in Brazil has surpassed it. But don't tell that to a Porteno. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411795844-LUHIRP28R9XFBVCDZGZI/P1100831.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Mothers of Plaza de Mayo This is one of the images of the shawls worn by the Mothers of Plaza de Mayo. They are painted in a circle around the plaza. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411797173-Z3KZPY1PZYM767E5NO68/P1100843.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Brought To Tears This pesto pasta from Brocolino's restaurant brought Katie to tears. It was the best pasta I've ever had. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411797020-19Z4J916AP4ZJ3MH76LD/P1100844.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Art Everywhere European style art and sculptures can be found all over Buenos Aires. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411798222-IVDOWPSJ4ZWPBVCW91BT/P1100847.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Teatro Colon We stopped by the Teatro Colon to see if we could afford to see an opera or ballet. We couldn't. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411798525-AEGM4X41O71X7X64049G/P1100859.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Having A Laugh These gentlemen were more than happy to have a laugh with me on the streets of Buenos Aires. These random works of art around the city were so playful and unique. We loved it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411827539-HM5N7UC3N9R8QSVFS2XI/P1100905.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes Museo Nacional de Ballas Artes is a free museum with amazing classical and modern art. They had more Rodin sculptures than you can shake a chisel at! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411838164-L126OGP2PN2YY8JIPZD3/P1100903.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - An Argentine Painting This painting was one of my favorites at the museum. It was from an Argentinian artist and depicted a poor farming couple in a moment of desperation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411856616-1JK2VJBBC3ZJVH9UTBLN/BuenosAires_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - La Recoleta La Recoleta Cemetery, the final resting place of Evita and many other famous political and military leaders in Argentina. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411867550-4M7JDREXV2VQS14B4B82/P1100912.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Gothic Structures Tombs at La Recoleta Cemetery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411866830-8G4LQULKZKEW4C24T6G8/P1100922.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Evita's Final Resting Place This is Eva Peron's family plot at La Recoleta Cemetery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411867384-VFNNMPM7XQL7MIICUPYS/P1100963.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Red Light District Posing as women of the night, these tango dancers spiced things up at the show's opening. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411868030-SCL9IOW57B288OHJRYBZ/P1100965.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - It Takes Two To Tango https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411868313-480WGW8WV26SV2SRQ48H/P1100992.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Fluid Movement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411899341-5YWTY7UHQF1O7KHAO9CB/BuenosAires_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - La Boca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411914262-BZX1TKNN6T9R3T7RB98E/BuenosAires_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Mural In La Boca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411928508-EM9PD48CB70LUHD2MRF2/P1110040.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Stacked Colors A common sight in La Boca. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411944306-6IBW4WIGJ33V45PRHZ3D/P1110020.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Cartoonish Sculptures In La Boca, you can find many sculptures on balconies depicting famous figures from politicians to soccer stars. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411954185-00O9QQ1ACJDOMRN4D7R4/BuenosAires_18.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Our Final Steak Dinner The restaurant: Don Julios. The food: Delicioso! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411955983-HCM886SBV5TMQD2VW6CI/P1110084.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? - Steak Dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566410959855-QD7MWWZXB3HBWJR61D4B/P1100831.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? Mothers Of Plaza de Mayo Shawl https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411014366-2HZI9NTH89EK5B6CAD1H/P1100963.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? Ladies Of The Night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566410880519-2DSHOUJ3HI8HPZKB3GRI/P1100704.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? Blue Grass Meets Mariachi https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411056522-9AUXI8XM9IPI3H4FXXU9/BuenosAires_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? La Boca Mural https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566410944435-IJVZDB339719C7QF8KBY/P1100823.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? Image Of Evita https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566410996593-KW80AOBT1SWFBMEA48DS/P1100965.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? It Takes Two To Tango https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566410895107-EMD6SUHPSRXOVHV1WHAS/P1100749.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? Submarino! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411092222-3ZYP8DQ4NSEDJTWJIYLB/BuenosAires_18.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? Our Final Dinner In Buenos Aires https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566411030189-SY6DAC5R6Y0NS3P481YQ/BuenosAires_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? La Boca https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566410925547-EN992RZFXM7KW41Z7H3A/P1100843.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #21: What's New, Buenos Aires? This Pesto Pasta Was A Real Tear-Jerker https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2014/rtw-post-20-taking-a-shine-to-sydney monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408196517-EM1AQWPM3UIYC2SH5PUJ/P1110562.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Eva's Backpackers Eva's Backpackers was our hostel during our stay in Sydney. We were on the top floor and it was only a short walk to the metro. A nice base for our five days in the big city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408205994-4402YID18JXXSB3CF2R4/P1110122.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Ibis As we started our first day's walking tour through Sydney we saw many of these birds trotting around. They are as prevalent as seagulls, and people seem just as annoyed by them. Not until we reached the Australian Museum and visited their room of birds did we find out what kind of bird this is - an ibis. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408206267-44SM16UV4GOC6LIJ7PVJ/P1110127.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Look Right A little joke I liked to say while in Australia: Q: If Australians don't drive on the right side of the road, which side do they drive on? A: The wrong side. Actually, they drive on the left side of the road, which is important to hammer into your head when coming from the Americas. While in the city we were often reminded of this with helpful signs, like this one, for forgetful tourists, like us. You don't think about it initially, but quickly realize that even if you're not driving a car, knowing which way to look when crossing the street is pretty damn important. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407631521-266PHWKC2P3Y7YJH8F84/Sydney_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Bone To Pick Our first stop on day 1 of our Sydney Walking Tour was at the Australian Museum where we learned about the prehistory of Australia as well as its current history. This T-Rex greeted us at the door. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407647176-XPRA3DNKA1KW0Y02ZMW4/P1110170.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - A Diprotodon! This is a Diprotodon, the largest known marsupial to ever walk the earth, and it once lived in Australia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407661138-AMP2RCCLS8TGT38MPK0I/Sydney_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - The Hyde Park Barracks The Hyde Park Barracks was one of the best museums I've ever been to. This is where all the criminals sent from England to Australia were processed upon arrival. The exhibits were modern and incredibly informative, showcasing general history as well as personal stories from those who arrived in Sydney and to an uncertain future. This is an exterior shot of the barracks house, restored to its original glory. I highly recommend a visit to anyone going to Sydney. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407674406-6F17QU8GZRIUS7W35FGS/Sydney_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - With Conviction The Hyde Park Barracks had several fantastic murals depicting people, places, and circumstances of those deported to the New South Wales colony in Australia. This mural depicts England at the end of the 18th century. Interactive displays tell the stories hidden in its depths. For instance, do you see the pick-pocket at the center of the painting? Pick-pockets were often sent to Australia to serve out 7 year sentences, and children were not exempt. As it happens, if the Revolutionary War hadn't occurred, The United States would've gotten the bulk of criminals from England instead of Australia. I love history! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407687050-V2AFXGZMO9DWRMEX64U7/P1110186.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Please, Sir, Take Pity On Me At the barracks museum they even had a chest where visitors could play dress-up. I'm dressed as a convict, begging for mercy, for I have done nothing wrong. Look at that innocent face! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407696675-92I1ACRDR63QXTFUWLC6/P1110233.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Hammock For A Cot Katie tries out one of the hammocks a convict would've used during his stay at the barracks. As you can see, they had cramped quarters here. No personal space. Yet some men lived here for months before being sent out as laborers, working through their allotted sentence. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407707885-17MWLLLQJX84MH8ISYDF/P1110218.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Under The Floor Rats were frequent housemates of convicts living in the barracks. They gathered discarded materials that are now being unearthed, peeled apart, and examined for historical value. Rat nests can reveal bits of clothing, old bones, utensils, letters, and even valuables that up and disappeared hundreds of years ago. Who knew vermin could help us piece together the past? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407727064-LUPYQDMKW2I79USREX9I/P1110438.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - St. Mary's Cathedral You gotta hand it to the Catholics, they build some beautiful cathedrals. After the barracks museum we visited the beautiful St. Mary's Cathedral, a formidable and breathtaking structure that uses the ubiquitous gorgeous sandstone that brings rich color to many of Sydney's buildings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407757352-GFZ2BJ20EF8D80BBKC9T/P1110278.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Art Stop Just before entering the Royal Botanic Gardens we visited the free Art Gallery of New South Wales. They had an amazing collection of classical art and sculpture. This painting in the center is called Summer Time, painted by Rupert Bunny circa 1907. We found it fascinating. Once you notice the creepy shadowed figure on the right you can't stop staring at it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407758669-HOEUDLTP3SW7EWCPI55T/P1110293.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Modern Art Rocks This installation was very impressive. A modern art piece that actually captured my fancy! All of these large and heavy rocks are being suspended by cables in perfect symmetry, hovering just off the ground, motionless. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407758425-EGA52OX1SOS0WI3P5VPE/P1110302.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Royal Botanic Gardens We wandered through the Royal Botanic Gardens slowly, enjoying the flora at our leisure. Both of us thought that, as a garden, it wasn't too impressive, but as a park it was fantastic. Huge, welcoming spaces with trees, lakes, and open fields. Sydney does an amazing job of coaxing you outside with wonderful public spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407760545-1ZOYYOKWW8LXWK8EKXME/P1110306.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Party Time As it happened, while walking through the Royal Botanic Gardens we heard thumping music in the distance. Once we drew closer we found Sydney's "Harbour Days" festival was going strong. A stage was setup just off the water and young Aussies were partying and drinking in the blazing sun. We were happy to be in the shade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407764273-DODRJ2KB4ZMCPBPHHZOW/P1110312.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Mrs. Macquarie's Chair At the end of the park is the Sydney Harbour, and there we found Mrs. Macquarie's Chair. Governor Macquarie was a man of the crown who helped shape the colony of New South Wales in the early 1800s. Many of his original city plans exist today in Sydney. This chair is dedicated to his wife at her favorite spot to sit and admire the Sydney Harbour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407761201-RWHB8U24J7RB78K60P0W/P1110356.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Taking A Shine To Sydney Here's Katie enjoying the Sydney Harbour view. Across the way you can see the Sydney Harbour Bridge and the famous Sydney Opera House. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407783614-30V0JP9FFIKD8SP6Q6DF/Sydney_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Limestone And Saltwater Sydney Harbour not only has handsome architecture but beautiful limestone cliffs as well. A lovely mix of nature and structure. On our first day in the city Katie and I found Sydney to be one of most enjoyable cities in the world to walk around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407798124-4Q6LKZ8K07YBRXTZ8R3E/P1110430.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - I Scream For Ice Cream After all our walking we pushed on to Din Tai Fung, a restaurant said to have the best pot stickers in town. Here we had one of the best meals of our trip and topped it off with their unique ice cream flavors: green tea and black sesame. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407822384-P926F2WH8SZJQQXZHZM3/P1110417.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Beautiful Buildings On Day 2 of our Sydney Walking Tour we visited a number of places. The Queen Victoria Building was one of them. Sydney has an astounding number of gorgeous buildings, many with classic designs. This building was built in 1893 and is now a shopping mall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407821518-KCGB2FEX714880BYUON2/P1110444.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Domed Ceilings Inside the Queen Victoria Building we discovered that Christmas was happening (you wouldn't have guessed it from the temperature outside). Here you see one of the many beautiful stained glass domes ornamenting the ceiling with a Christmas tree rising up to meet it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407822867-PDDDMJC13SUTED2E9EP2/P1110451.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Time To Shop This interior shot of the Queen Victoria Building shows a central clock amidst all the Christmas decorations. You can't tell from this shot, but the clock actually tells the history of Australia with figures and paintings. This was one classy shopping mall! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407846206-VHZZOE318C7ROPK35YSH/Sydney_18.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - History Of Transportation Katie and I visited another fabulous museum that morning, the Powerhouse Museum. The museum gets its name because it used to be...wait for it...Sydney's powerhouse - imagine that! Inside the building there is a lot of room, you could spend days there looking at all the science, history, and technology installations. In this giant room there was an exhibit about space travel and models of every mode of transport throughout the ages, from horse-drawn carriage to spaceship. It makes you realize how truly remarkable mankind is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407858198-UTKXDNMDDBVZSL5GXR5U/P1110514.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Classic Steam Engine The Powerhouse Museum even has room enough to house this authentic Boulton and Watt steam engine built in 1785. It still functions and they run it for visitors every day. They also give an amazing overview of its creation and design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407873851-1O079UTDMLE1GJW5EVRZ/P1110471.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Playing With Light We spent over four hours walking around the Powerhouse Museum. Much of that time was spent in this "Playing With Light" exhibit, which had numerous hands-on interactive displays. Neat! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407879353-BXUCVOT7EY6EZN8WXKP1/P1110488.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Color Coded This shadow wall allowed us to create tri-color shadows from the three primary colors that make up light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407890463-CMHKWZD45ETTVLM48GXB/P1110474.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Security Breach The goal of this room was to see if you could avoid detection by never breaking a laser beam. I felt like a real-life burglar and would've made it through undetected if a little kid hadn't run in at the last minute and caused the alarm to go off. Doesn't he know I was gonna cut him in on the loot? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407910797-4RAVNZEOPAD2V6PA9XO5/P1110499.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Mirror, Mirror This small enclosure was covered in mirrors and was an exercise in light, reflection, and infinity. And perfect for acting silly, of course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407911012-BWXN65LOAQ0UII0FK1OI/P1110512.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Costume Design The Powerhouse museum even showcased costume design! This one was especially flamboyant and impressive. Can you imagine the weight of it? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407924813-Y6KI6H1YOMB0MFFRPQAD/Sydney_19.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Darling Harbour After walking through the monstrous Powerhouse Museum we continued on to Sydney's Darling Harbour for a leisurely stroll. Yet again we found the public spaces to be sensational. Open fountains and playgrounds for kids to play in, restaurants and cafe's lining the way. People were out in droves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407937225-9KDNP2YOPGOUO3D6H6CP/P1110550.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Aboriginal Music This young Aboriginal man was on Darling Harbour making some extra money on the street by playing the dijorydoo to techno beats. It was very cool music. We were diggin' it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407947172-M1W34GEMCJ4DZXYNH22K/P1110581.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Bark Art On Day 3: Sydney Walking Tour, we stopped in at the Museum of Contemporary Art and perused some Aboriginal art. Tree bark is a classic Aboriginal canvas. This was one my favorite pieces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407958909-LD7N0VK56JYCLK9UF6UI/P1110588.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - The Rocks After the contemporary art we walked through an area of Sydney known as "The Rocks." It is on the Sydney Harbour and was known as a slum of debauchery back in the early colonial days. Today it is upscale and quite posh. Who knew? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407972521-1QXOFGSBXXYUBFKTC206/P1110590.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Sydney Harbour Bridge The main way across Sydney Harbour is over the Sydney Harbour Bridge, which doubles as a tourist attraction for those who want to climb it. Just strap on some climbing harnesses and away you go! (We passed on this option) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407986109-XDOVMS52OK8ILIIY8RKV/Sydney_24.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Superb Skyline At the base of the Sydney Harbour Bridge is Dawes Point Park where we decided to take a break and enjoy our sack lunch. Not a bad view. Not bad at all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566407995182-J2YBVLI6SXUBRZQ2HTCP/Sydney_23.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Happy Harbour Another panorama view of the Sydney Harbour just before we crossed the bridge on foot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408008403-12XJKNN6OIIGI6638GAN/Sydney_26.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - View From The Bridge From the middle of the Sydney Harbour Bridge we could see the cityscape and all the ferries puttering in and out of the harbor. A dazzling view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408029732-EK4J70UAAHU0H828ZSI2/P1110619.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Australia The Australian flag and a giant mustache. 'Nuff said. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408038187-3E457R0ZDI17FEU79J86/P1110616.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Walkabout Here I'm walking down from the Sydney Harbour Bridge. You can see the bay and the Sydney Opera House in the distance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408053310-9G2MTRHJXQMXADXJBO05/P1110639.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Observatory From the bridge we turned inland and upward, climbing a hill to the Sydney Observatory. It was like a miniature version of the Griffith Observatory. Inside we were treated to several cartoons narrating classic Aboriginal "dreaming" stories, which are their own creation myths. They were weird, but then again, aren't all creation myths? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408064966-BWEE0BIZOSY3TBANTSCJ/P1110582.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Shining Shells On our 4th day exploring Sydney we returned to the Sydney Opera House for a tour. I learned that the public was originally against building the opera house, but now they love it. It's one of the most recognized buildings in the world. Some believe the Sydney Opera House looks like sails of a ship, but the architect called these shells. Either way, they compliment the harbor instead of detract from it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408078717-ANTP3A73ZCK2AK2FQTF8/P1110415.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Architectural Conundrum The Sydney Opera House was designed by a Danish architect named Jorn Utzon. The initial design was very Frank Gehry-esque - heavy on concept, light on details. This made the creation of the "shells" difficult from the start. How will they be formed? How can we make them structurally sound? In the end, Jorn Utzon came up with a design concept based on a sphere. The repetition of forms allowed the construction to be simplified and more cost effective. That said, the Sydney Opera House was completed 10 years late and was 14 times over budget! Yowza! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408091756-H37B6HU2I5MLBJLWGHGT/Sydney_14.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Approaching The Opera House Katie climbs the steps up to the Sydney Opera House. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408102967-GTJU3QLMIOJAAAJS3XMM/P1110412.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Tilted Tiles The Sydney Opera House is covered in square tiles that give it it's unique surface. From afar one would think the tiles are white but they are actually cream or off-white, otherwise the glare would be quite intense. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408116325-T6ZGX1XKMA728DVL7XT7/P1140158.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Opera House Interior This is a panoramic view from inside the foyer of the Sydney Opera House. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408126674-Z0QARJKAXWYT9W2Z2O0U/P1140180.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Ferry Ride After our Sydney Opera House tour we hopped a ferry to Manly Beach. Katie watches as we arrive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408137866-N73VV2T1VUUCF6GRYORA/P1140192.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Manly Beach Those waves look beautiful, but watch out! People are only allowed to swim within designated areas on Manly Beach due to riptides. The lifeguards are very strict about this. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408158536-Z1M5H7U4TYUSWQINQ59I/P1140182.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Aussie Christmas This is how Aussie's enjoy Christmas. Our winter is their summer, so while we're singing "Let It Snow" they're "Walking On Sunshine." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408158677-WW34JDPS2PLQXW6AAVA4/P1140196.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Lizard Love After the beach we went on a short hike back to Manly proper along the shore. You never know what wildlife you'll come upon in Australia. We found this big guy lounging around along the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408159494-VLDLTA4X2ZZVK05QBC6V/P1140212.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Breaking Barriers The hike led us to this old wall where Katie had to bust through to get us where we needed to go. That Katie, she's unstoppable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408160181-W9DBDAGCAZDXPC8H52UM/P1140236.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Bright Lights In Merrickville While in Australia we spent some time staying in a suburb of Sydney called Merrickville. We were treated to some small-town holiday cheer, like houses decorated in lights. This one took the cake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566408172883-753QIY99U65NB5ZJUCIF/Sydney_27.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #22: Taking A Shine To Sydney - Merrickville Caroling At the local Salvation Army in Merrickville we witnessed a quaint neighborhood gathering. Friends and families gathered for some holiday cheer and Christmas carols. Needing to put on sunblock for such an occasion felt odd, but it was nice to celebrate the holidays nonetheless. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2014/rtw-post-21-a-cautionary-tale monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566404579095-98WZJ8RJZMJ9K265IK1N/P1110960.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale Igloo By The Sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566404675917-KQEMFRPMKEQJOIPTQE0L/P1110834.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale Feeding Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566404596582-X3SUYVMXP2GJ6P9D6VVY/P1110947.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale Warning: Crocodile Sighting!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566404638374-OCDFX5ETGXI47J4QPLZ7/P1120829.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale A Cassowary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566404654410-GWQXKSDS7KHG7UB2WIXD/P1110793.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale The Tiny Teeth Of The Lawyer Vine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405071020-IENW0ZWXV677J8KWVIJ4/P1110960.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Igloo By The Sea Flintstones! Meet the Flintstones! They're the modern stone age family... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405078293-SKQI9CA3WXCSZKJ1LS7J/Cairns_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Trinity Beach Here is beautiful Trinity Beach. If you're aching for a swim just stay within the netted area denoted by the flags on either side. It's perfectly safe! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405096594-10BJK5W8TYSYXGRO372Z/P1110947.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Warning: Crocodile Sighting This sign was awaiting us when we arrived at Trinity Beach. Katie's fear of the ocean was multiplied tenfold. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405107051-LWG9Q2YGCH2N101T4935/P1110662.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Thanksgiving Dinner We were surprisingly successful in our quest to create a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. We had roasted chicken with stuffing, Larly salad (a family recipe), corn on the cob, mashed potatoes, and even cranberry sauce! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405106820-1WFIXOZC7DR4TQMD0VT3/P1110704.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - The Unsuspecting Tourist Billy Tea's Bush Safari, here we come! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405126450-UF4OVW8RZDYWCFR2H278/Cairns_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Coastal View The view from Captain Cook Highway going north up the coast from Cairns. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405141897-W4TX2A7O4X3W371X1DXX/P1110739.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Daintree River One of our boats on Daintree River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405142044-ZDNMXYD254M9TTXV5LYA/P1110742.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Searching The Estuaries For Crocs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405142996-G3UQ8ICWG3C8PZ59D8JR/P1110758.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Mangrove Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405165768-CXQGY3LXP53OPZW8G098/P1110727.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Scooter, The Adolescent Crocodile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405177935-6HQ9T963SCGZJYBF7PGH/P1110795.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Daintree Rainforest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405189818-P4SW2QUOSYNKN93AJA4T/P1120829.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - A Cassowary This is the most prehistoric living animal I have ever seen. And on that note, steer clear of it's raptor-claws! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405203381-84U8QTP4MJFDO512R5P9/P1110799.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Cassowary Plum Matthew explains the cassowary plum's poisonous fruit. Touching it can cause a rash, but he said he's immune. Why? I have no idea. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405211493-4OHMRF52FDK79FJ324JW/P1110794.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - The Lawyer Vine All those thin green threads crisscrossing the foliage are lawyer vines. They may look harmless, but beware their bite! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405222022-ZW7U0ZU6FMLA0J00H045/P1110793.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Tiny Teeth A close-up view of the lawyer vine and its tiny, razor-sharp teeth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405252912-L3F9PYI7AG2511B2LY1R/P1110823.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Kangaroo Crossing This red kangaroo is ready for a meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405254826-LY3UMIKVWSX8706VLVOB/P1110834.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Feeding Time Katie and I enjoyed getting down on the kangaroo's level. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405257083-AIBUKMK9N8IX38M8BYTD/P1110838.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - The Black Menace This cassowary statue had Katie screaming in silent terror. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405255901-Z1L4QEEGU5WGODEPBG74/P1110858.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Is It Safe? I decided to risk it all and take a dip in the cool clear waters of this creek. Luckily, no crocs were sighted during my swim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405257164-9HVSJ2TT67C4IUTO390G/P1110867.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Cooling Off In The Freshwater Stream Even Katie braved the river waters for a little relief. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405258908-XQRAQCHAV34V1KOYJP2R/P1110871.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Tropical Fruit Bonanza Matthew lays out a myriad of tropical fruits for us to try. My favorite was the melon - I can't remember the name of it though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405257845-PVMTZOR3ZO8OO1YEZITS/P1110879.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Dragonfruit This dragonfruit looked so flavorful but was exceedingly bland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405277000-Q9UTIX5JYMWWV0OEEW4O/Cairns_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Cape Tribulation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405276633-HGS3SQNL8HGVCFLXTS0Z/Cairns_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Beware The Mangroves The mangroves on Cape Tribulation could be harboring crocodiles!! Tread carefully... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566405295666-7GUKH4BEJVVR1XV8UGDQ/P1110923.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale - Gee, I Can't Wait To Jump Into The Ocean! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566404722302-MZ3EX59KV74IF5PC5YRB/P1110923.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale Gee, I Can't Wait To Jump Into the Ocean! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566404624985-7D4DMRFO1PDXA2JK5D9F/P1110727.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale Scooter, The Adolescent Crocodile https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566404690321-TIGA92TTTAZW2OJURCX7/P1110867.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale Cooling Off In The Freshwater Stream https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566404705220-NK7CGLQ1JPBQNCIL61YL/Cairns_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale Cape Tribulation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566404611197-EMLFNDG7ZB1P020XMXBE/P1110704.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #23: A Cautionary Tale The Unsuspecting Tourist https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2014/rtw-post-22-breaking-the-surface monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1400758043959-69EGAUH0UM2WQ7C2KLXD/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface Onward Ye, Snorkelers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566403784646-QIRXS3BG9WZKGUOC6P3B/Cairns_13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface Hastings Reef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566403798449-201XDCWV7KLD6OUAYLKA/P1120040.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface Beautiful Conditions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1400758108820-DVSLSGK2FTSH7YE42ZUZ/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface Ivan Giving Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566403745149-LHYPDONABM4OGTHHO0EL/Cairns_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface Michaelmas Cay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566403729405-FTQDD4YL7R1FPX8MFG13/P1120060.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface A Day On The Reef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1400757694299-AIJQYRHNOQCVIJAQZQTQ/P1110989.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface Watch out jellyfish, the Super Blues are ready for action! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566403771402-SBVT7I3TBDG4SLOOG2G4/P1120027.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface Loved Every Minute Of It! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1400757575065-Q5UZ5NJ6A6D453SU09RG/P1110989.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface - Super Blues! Watch out jellyfish, the Super Blues are ready for action! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566403817298-SV82WSJV1GL1HEQVSPQS/Cairns_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface - Michaelmas Cay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1400757580627-6NT2VED6BROGJ9QR1P6C/P1110991.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface - Onward ye, snorkelers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1400757583411-9QCKOF5LUC1Z3BLLVR6B/P1120022.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface - Ivan Gives Instruction https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566403830107-J54MXC11CBJ4O3ZWPD02/P1120027.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface - Loved Every Minute Of It! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566403823020-5W2NSDUTXC4AHVGN5HNT/Cairns_13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface - Hastings Reef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566403828810-TTH6XPKDZ9039VF2PE18/P1120040.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface - Beautiful Conditions https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566403829577-OMDB4GRJ3QBQ5STRJNJJ/P1120060.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface - A Day On The Reef https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566403830313-RU9O55WSITINDR69WP9D/P1120074.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #24: Breaking The Surface - I'm On My Way! When you do a beginner's dive they give you a certificate at the end to show you're progress should you decide to go for an officially certification. Make no mistake, there's pride behind that silly face. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2014/rtw-post-23-in-the-land-of-aus monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402032501-OD0TAH434YIPQBJXHNZB/Cairns_30.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus Classic Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566401920966-W039E4YUH78477K7G2G8/P1120098.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus Brumbies! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566401956421-FVQU0EEVAG5754W1O1OF/P1120289.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus Sunset On The Outback https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566401984662-BRITL0E7RR9WG6FLRN5N/P1120404.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus Bat Cave! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402318585-5ERN3ZTJSIFTRJLIYFG6/P1120096.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Cottage Living https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402327583-4JEIDSX0XANW24EAKHJY/Cairns_16.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - A Koah Morning This is the view outside of the cottage Vik and Helena's lent us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402335972-2H5JRQVHJQSAOI2SZEGD/P1120098.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Brumbies These wild horses were corralled and are now being tamed by Helena on their property. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402342411-NBIVSYG3JDS8S46YKJNY/Cairns_20.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Water World One of several waterfalls we saw during our drive out to Undara. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402358756-DW3Z9TJDKSILK2BKSSBY/P1120610.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Road Train It's not just a nickname. It's official. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402358822-2JVE6G4LKU5HSU1OZA8R/P1120611.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Beware Cows You know there's a problem going on when they have to erect signs warning you not to hit cows. Yikes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402374038-T5W4OB9EEO8ZO0BW83PF/Cairns_23.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - All To Ourselves The campground at Undara Volcanic National Park was entirely ours. We had our pick of spots! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402385721-MCGNRAQI8PJEC6VQ92DY/P1120326.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Steve: All Aussie, All The Time This was our guide, Steve, who was gracious enough to take us out for hours longer than a normal tour. I guess we were exceptional guests. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402394918-4CKSHKG0CHRS28E32KN2/P1120289.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - The Australian Outback https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402405985-MX4HJN13V5Y4FYUFD6ZP/Cairns_24.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Sunset And Champagne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402418223-BCG0YY5V0AR72Q2IGSKU/P1120346.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Bat Cave Entrance Please note the trees, the snakes, and the bat flying out on the upper left. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402419737-P0KP3H8R5JE62I7IR8AD/P1120394.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Dinner Time! Above us, just outside of the cave entrance, you could see the snakes vying for a bite of dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402418700-1U80YW1J21S7QMYEMTV4/P1120404.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - 60,000 Bats! Not the best picture, but the best we got during the quick opportunities to capture the bats flying out before they flew back in. Amazing!!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402419492-H0XUXX0YAS77HO8YJ7U6/P1120412.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Serpent Tug-O-War One tree snake coils around a bat while another edges closer trying to steal his meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402447275-BS1LVCG4Q6QMY70XUGWZ/P1120581.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Lava Tube Cave This is one of the lava tube caves we saw on our morning tour around Undara. The colors were beautiful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402460418-AOVCC7JSFYFPZX92O3L4/P1120522.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Lava Tube Arch This once was a cave, but over the years it's collapsed and become an arch. Notice the size compared to the walkway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402469242-V9FJEIYX8M0KRA39HQ28/Cairns_28.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - A Hike in the Outback https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402481032-VIV7ZTPPWVC5FR0WKVK1/P1120451.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Spider Mommy We saw this gigantic spider (from leg tip to leg tip it was about 5 inches) during our hike through the outback. Please note the little babies on the web. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402540733-LP34KFB0AKHOM3L598AI/P1120606.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Ant Hill Around Undara you could see hundreds of ant hills like this one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402529443-YL2SJWV51DWEPG239F2P/Cairns_29.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Desert Scrub These trees were common in the Undara area. We hiked through them and saw many kangaroos and wallabies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402501282-6TRLWX92QSQRPPCKZ1QZ/P1120501.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Grey Kangaroos https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402588701-U9KSFDCJJDSIJIM8LDRR/Cairns_30.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus - Classic Australia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566401905780-M3IKJJQPW09YFP99O7XR/P1120096.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus The Comfy Cottage Interior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566401893037-ZFW6FQZ9DS3NQT8PLIXL/Cairns_16.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus A Beautiful Koah Morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566401970719-2FQMCEHJHJJYF1W2CMBQ/P1120346.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus Flying Into The Night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566402009833-GIPNNODM791RS8FV1D05/P1120394.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus Fight For Dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566401938195-VPUVRRMLE7CS6T6VW5RR/Cairns_20.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #25: In The Land Of Aus Waterworks On The Atherton Tablelands https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2014/rtw-post-24-lets-go-to-the-zoo monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352559250-IEIROW26O4HSTO2CHTUQ/P1120631.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Cairns Tropical Zoo At the Cairns Tropical Zoo we were able to meet and greet many different native animals. They are actively breeding koalas and housing the largest crocodiles you'll ever see! C'mon in! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352559344-CKNXGDXPXF1YESZ65P3W/P1120632.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Wallaby Encounter Upon entering the zoo we bought two small bags of kangaroo food, little pellets of grain that you can feed to the kangaroos and wallabies. Right away, I found this little Parma Wallaby in an open enclosure and decided to give him a snack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352567046-IBS330192RPECYZGJNUY/P1120648.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Hello, Little Guy Here is my little Parma Wallaby friend who liked to nibble and was soft to the touch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352589843-6XZ8FIODU5K06J84DEDW/P1120800.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Kangaroo Feeding Katie was happy to give a this grey kangaroo a bite to eat, though I have to admit that at midday the kangaroos seemed more interested in napping than eating. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352633955-7AIKJOAL3HXNYFCLDEYS/P1120647.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Lazy Afternoon Another gentle moment with this lounging kangaroo, who was happy to enjoy a spot of shade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352634088-09R1K58CIHEHZFFT3J42/P1120652.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Awesome Aviary The zoo housed a predatory bird aviary where we could walk alongside several amazing, out-of-this world birds. Here, Katie examines two laughing kookaburras. We spotted several kookaburras while in the Outback, and they've quickly become one of my favorite bird species. Who can resist their unusually stout bodies and large beaks? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352634813-2GNLBM7F2GR982XCWBWX/P1120663.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Kookaburra Up Close This blue-winged kookaburra remained motionless with its mouth open to the point of my wondering if it was even alive! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352636013-LY8XWO14IC7CL44NAVFK/P1120667.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - What Are You Looking At? We zoomed in on this Bush thick-knee (Curlew), amazed by its intense stare. I wanted to see her famous legs, but she didn't seem anxious to show off her thick-knees to me. Now, now, don't be shy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352635821-BF8H59JR9VKWMM0Q961J/P1120669.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Red-Eyed Wonder I'm a lover of owls, and that's exactly what I thought this red-eyed bird was until I read the sign. This fluffy friend is not an owl but a Papuan frogmouth. Do you think his mouth looks frog-like? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352636689-CYJDRTRAIEBBIVH6RRUZ/P1120705.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Pet Snake During the "Reptiles Alive!" presentation I jumped at the chance to pet a reticulated python. Its scales felt smooth, like satin. Snakes really are beautiful creatures, don't you think? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352637307-6VI15VPW36T7YZBVFL3Q/P1120710.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Head Shot This is the beautiful face of the reticulated python. It's a constrictor snake, so you don't have to worry about a poisonous bite. It only wants to hug you! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352637558-I4W3Q2ZRW290NVTGO792/P1120722.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Hanging Out Koalas are bred and fed very well within the confines of the zoo. There was an area for them to relax in the shade, under a watering mister, eating fresh eucalyptus leaves. What a life! It's been proven that koalas live longer in captivity due to the lack of stress and abundance of food. This picture shows how relaxed they can get. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352637994-3R7MHV52BBAOSF1EJUSU/P1120742.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Katie's Spirit Animal Katie feels a kinship with koalas. Not only does she look a little koala-like, but she loves the same things they do - eating and sleeping! Did you know that koalas can sleep up to 20 hours a day? Katie only wishes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352685829-QZ15VUHD4PSSRHEF1SF4/P1120820.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Meeting Romeo This koala's name is Romeo and he happens to be the top breeding male koala at the zoo. He has a very high success rate with the ladies! His fur was thick and felt-like, and he smelled of musty earth. This scent apparently drives the women wild! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352691852-PDPS2VI2N05VRPZHQ22U/P1120807.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Wombat Greeting I fell in love at the zoo. I fell in love with this little wombat. He greeted me at the wall and I was lost to his charms. A bit later we saw a zookeeper playing with him like a man playing with a dog. They even rolled around on the ground together. The wombat practically cried when the zookeeper left his enclosure, waiting at the door like a sad puppy. It broke my heart! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352700929-V4X4LNGH3ESL9SS0Q9CU/P1120842.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Tough Little Guys While at the zoo, we learned that wombats are tougher than they look. They have thick cartilage on their back that dingos cannot penetrate with their teeth or claws. When fleeing a predator, all a wombat need do is jump in a hole and shove its back to the entrance. Voila! A built-in shield to protect them! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352720740-BM9R7JBIYZOYUHE8NDPR/P1120840.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Cotton-Top Tamarin This tiny white-maned creature is called a cotton-top tamarin. It reminds me of Albert Einstein. It's eyes seem so wise! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352730576-OAXA66QM239TSHHIY6LM/P1120823.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Be Wary Of The Cassowary This wasn't our first encounter with a cassowary, but it was the closest we got to this prehistoric looking bird. It's a good thing this fence separated us because cassowarys have raptor-like claws that can do a lot of damage. And that beak looks pretty sharp too! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352739396-NOK5YBBTI6GQWMYHL1SD/P1120865.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Freshwater Crocs You can see from their thin snouts and smaller stature that these are freshwater crocodiles. Despite them being far less intimidating than their salty relatives, I wouldn't get too close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352747275-7UJZNAFIJEDAFDFSD279/P1120774.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - The Sultan's Bride The gigantic saltwater crocodile below Katie is named Sultan. The smaller croc beside him is his female companion. He was at least twice her size and liked laying on her. What a beast! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352758213-OYHNXZCQKC5V4YAK3NON/P1120777.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Zac Attack! Still as stone, mouth agape, this 5 meter long (16 feet!!) saltwater crocodile was named Zac. He didn't move a muscle while we were at the zoo. The only sign of life were its nostrils flaring. Crocodiles are known to be extraordinarily patient creatures, sitting motionless for days waiting for prey to pass by. According to Zac's backstory, I believe he was brought to the zoo after killing a human being. That's right, a real life man-eater! Yikes! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352789922-PPIU4OTUF5XAXI9GXIXX/P1120857.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Feeding Time This is Elvis. He gets hand-fed every day by this brave zookeeper while she shares her knowledge about saltwater crocodiles. During her talk I discovered that the name saltwater crocodile is a bit of a misnomer. "Salties" don't actually live in saltwater, they live in freshwater estuaries, but they move down the coast through saltwater to travel from stream to stream. That's why they got their name, because you can often spot them swimming off the beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352801825-MQTJY0R0V8RMFYHT7BEU/P1120855.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Rising To The Occasion Here Elvis propels himself out of the water to grab a bite to eat. Did you know that saltwater crocodiles have the most powerful bite of any animal on the entire planet? In a biting contest it would destroy a great white shark. I'd like to see that battle! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352811722-D6TPUAYD43UMBR6R5DCU/P1120788.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Tragedy Strikes! After all I learned about how dangerous crocodiles can be I still got too close. Not every animal is meant to be pet. Kids, let this be a lesson to ya. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352832669-3PVT3RHYQW6DF6KAEEBR/Cairns_33.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Bird Brains These exotic and extremely rare birds blend into the landscape seamlessly. Their scientific name is Alicitus Katioris. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352838584-3Z4OKOY3VN5BLFX7N2JH/P1120888.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Fish & Chips All over Australia we were trying out the local fish & chips, and Cairns was no exception. Our post-zoo meal was at a cafe on the beach. It was delicious, especially matched with our favorite drink, Bundaberg Ginger Beer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566352838889-0VETG5CL3FGNVKFQLJME/P1120889.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #26: We're Going To The Zoo! - Sun And Sand Katie and I strolled along the beach after our fish & chips and kept our eyes peeled for salties along the shore. You think I'm joking, but I'm not. You have to stay on your toes in Australia! https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2015/rtw-post-25-island-intrigue monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566328670912-XNND7AMMCRKKRLS5V0WK/KI_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue View From Prospect Hill https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566328721247-CRIUK6TOWX6G2FARI6TN/KI_25.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue The Remarkable Rocks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566328657364-IIBF9H8P5HD8OAZ36M82/KI_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue Our arrival at Penneshaw https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566328736251-1OS05U7J5VYZI6HHBNZ7/P1130280.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue Snake Lagoon Track https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566328686946-ZH0JZ4TE17KWI7P3LIY7/P1130017.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue A Cuttlebone! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566328704103-4RJS05WMERMIV316Z98L/KI_13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue Climbing Little Sahara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566328755965-JJMQRDB5HDS38IAIUXBR/P1130418.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue The Island's Namesake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329095867-AL547K3W04JN543M020F/KI_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Penneshaw In the distance you can see the ferry we arrived on. Penneshaw was our first stop on our tour around Kangaroo Island. Not too shabby! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329110982-N04CBT2YMJYQK2SVZ33D/P1120948.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - On the Road A familiar sight on our exploration of Kangaroo Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329117871-G33C63TKNYH5BT62UHPT/KI_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Prospect Hill The view from Prospect Hill, the wild and rugged landscape of the island all around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329127051-D6OJJVJ1ESXARF1WSHAE/P1120966.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Queen Bee Looking into the hive, it wasn't hard to spot the queen bee. She looks a little different, as you can see, and all the worker bees are facing inward, facing her. Basically, she's the center of attention. Such a diva. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329136738-G2HEBU3O8HUREDAEMF3K/KI_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Bales Beach Our free beach combing turned out to be absolutely stunning. Sea sponges and cuttlebones aplenty! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329150993-CYUHRFNL4XLN5TGRUT6Z/P1130017.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - A Cuttlebone! This is the backbone of the cuttlefish, which had a soft texture on the underside, almost like styrofoam. It helps control their buoyancy. Fascinating! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329163375-KQ0OVZWK5M6C9ELTJFWN/P1130004.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Stunning Seascape This photograph is not Photoshopped. The colors of the sky and sea blew us away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329163458-JUZ28Q37SFBA8PYLDDXY/P1130016.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - The Islanders Katie and I at Bales Beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329172470-IIEX920NHNYECN0QYHZG/KI_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Surfing the Dunes Katie really knows how to ride those waves, dude. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329185842-S5Z8V5W7ZO3OBLEXVFNG/KI_13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Climbing Little Sahara https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329194340-32NS1T6HV3GFG0ZWWE14/P1130093.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Admiral's Arch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329194024-PZUQUSDAS6Q2D3CNU6JD/P1130104.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - New Zealand Fur Seal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329249070-MG4YJKC85T79K4MIIFXB/KI_21.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - The Remarkable Rocks If you look closely, you can see Katie in her red shirt on the lower left. Gives you some perspective as to how remarkable the rocks really are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329266927-MXJAYG9GTJ7JUPF0Y6IG/KI_23.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Up Close and Personal Katie sizes up the Remarkable Rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329274734-TXJ4KI60F4E6151QF6DV/P1130249.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Stoner Katie lounges on the Remarkable Rocks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329293913-AB531QIO4VPUCATERTFR/P1130241.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Squatter If I could've, I would've happily camped underneath these Remarkable Rocks for days. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329306570-J9095WNK0G0VRWNEJZ10/KI_29.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Lounging in the Curves https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329318740-O94ODPWMTXW4HXRSYSOQ/P1130258.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Danger, Unheeded https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329326028-0PTXQV8DSIVQWZCGZW3B/KI_25.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - A Remarkable View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329365719-MGNU7BYIMOO6LG07HEZR/P1130396.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Fly Island Just one example of the abundant flies on Kangaroo Island. They were incredibly friendly, to the point of molestation. We did what we could to dissuade them, but they were quite persistent! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329386348-2TF6J8YL3Q58D1RL4387/P1130280.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Snack Lagoon Track Our hike out to the small bay where we spotted the Heath goanna. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329386826-U20TAWWQHYP3WRXRE0B1/P1130287.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Nature's Art https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329387971-7L61037AT7DNFUKLRADY/P1130301.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Heath Goanna This lizard crept out from the rocks for a free meal. It was approximately 2.5 feet long and slightly disconcerting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329430034-YRDY9KPU6BHSJ5YB1SRA/P1130064.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Pink Parrot This bird is called a Galah, and they were traveling all over the island, squawking up a storm. We saw them on the mainland, too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329389733-1RIE4XBFPDRR0H63HY11/P1130335.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Sleeping Koala A wild koala curled up on a tree was not an uncommon sight on Kangaroo Island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329451361-YTGN42P5OEQISJM5DGHP/P1130366.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Kangaroo! This is a Kangaroo Island kangaroo. That's right, they have their own breed of kangaroo on the island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329450658-G9CTHGL4QQK6DP6UO5U1/P1130400.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Grazing Kangaroos All the small dark spots in this photo were grazing kangaroos. They came out in droves at sunset. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329476793-0293CAAYVZ0FFIZYVOT7/KI_45.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Stokes Bay at Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329451485-KP75XU0EZC5LJ664DUZC/P1130418.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - An Australian View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329452424-VL9APD6L4ZZCQJV5Z64C/P1130431.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Campsite Visitors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329485247-0OP9JIT4ETLCLXWBK5MG/P1130532.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - Flagstaff Hill The site of the first European settlers on Kangaroo Island, and the first in all of Southern Australia. It was a short-lived venture. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566329512466-M884USSBRQXHO1A8RP51/P1130507.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #27: Island Intrigue - RTW Down Under https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2015/follow-the-great-ocean-road monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326733788-AUSA6HN4YDCHIWS1Q755/GOR_37.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - A Pinch Of Salt After floating away from Kangaroo Island, we set out on the road to Robe. Before we knew it, we'd found ourselves driving alongside a dried salt flat. We had no choice but to stop and walk on this martian landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326745073-QNRYPBAQ7MCT8032VWL3/P1130607.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Cracked Up Katie looms in the distance, standing on the edge of a dried up lake that mophs into an immense salt flat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326765697-CS0NG7NOH050C91OHJ35/GOR_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - To The Sea While in Robe, we ventured out to the historic area along the seashore. The aquamarine water was hard to resist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326784513-3IO22WF5ZIDAFHQD9HBH/P1130635.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - The Obelisk Out on the edge of the land stood the obelisk, built in 1855 to aid seafarers in their navigation along the coast. I'll let you read for yourself how it got it's candy cane coloring. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326797512-TGGVRXFK8DC2FHRGS3I2/GOR_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - A Storm Is Brewing We had planned on ambling toward other historic sites, but the storm clouds looming in the distance came sailing in with the ferocity of, well...a storm. We ran from it, but you can't beat nature. We were moist by the time we reached our car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326795745-247BN28QR5M2IOYVDLYX/GOR_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Perfect Blue At Mount Gambier we were compelled to stop and see the eponymous Blue Lake. Man, did it live up to its name! I've never seen a more pristine blue. Because the crater is below the water table, the lake source is filtered water that has risen up from the ground. Mount Gambier uses it as the city's water source, with only minor chlorination needed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326822597-LUJXKT87IHACSE5UIC6X/P1130669.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Black Swans In the coastal town of Port Fairy, we camped near a river and spotted flocks of black swans. They looked quite elegant floating along the calm water, and not a homicidal ballerina in sight! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326834172-B4W7G7N5WR8NVUSC7ET4/GOR_17.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Griffiths Island From Port Fairy you can walk along a causeway to Griffiths Island which is a breeding ground for short-tailed shearwaters. These birds burrow into the dirt, nesting underground to protect themselves from predators. We didn't see any pop their heads out on our stroll around the island. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326843268-OG05AEBS6D02L3GZYNR7/P1130692.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - A Vertical Home While exploring the island, we read about Griffiths Lighthouse, which was once home to a family of five: a father, a mother, and three boys. There was no walkway to the mainland back then and, despite the close proximity, trips to Port Fairy were rare; only once a month for supplies. These three lads built their own boats, fished in the sea, and tended their garden. Sounds like a magical upbringing to me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326868421-DXCGA64RHR5C7H57M2IB/P1130730.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Tower Hill Leaving Port Fairy and continuing on to Warrnambool (you have to love that name), we pulled off for a short hike around Tower Hill, a dormant volcanic crater turned wildlife reserve. Trails encircle the rim and dip into the natural vegetation, offering up hopes at spotting native animals. And we did! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326868126-OWAIS76MZ59CA6BGBEG8/P1130746.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Keeping Up With The Koalas Throughout Australia we never tired of seeing koalas. It was a small miracle when you happened upon one in a tree. Watching them slowly crawl, sit, sleep - it was all entertaining. We could've pulled up chairs and had a cup of tea under this little fellow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326884655-PSZ5Y2FHJX7W0CTGCCFP/P1130764.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - What You Lookin' At? I adore the blue tint to this emu's skin. I'm happy we got a closer look at their features, though he seems a little perturbed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326869527-7KLS84O5QFOGE46NQ9SE/P1130760.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Emu-sing An emu or two was discovered along our walk, and we were quite excited to see them! Then, at the parking lot, we happened upon a whole flock grazing in a field happy to pose for onlookers. So much for us feeling special! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326887890-X2BKK2RK3R050Q0URAIX/P1130774.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Cheesy Cheese World was not long after our Tower Hill expedition, and we'd built up an appetite! When we saw the signs for free cheese samples, we knew what we had to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326893367-0H68562PR8P59Z4IJWI3/GOR_23.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Bay Of Martyrs Once we entered Port Campbell National Park, the rock formations rose from the sea like golden krakens. It was here, at the Bay of Martyrs, where we got our first glimpse of what the Great Ocean Road had to offer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326932071-KJH8JI9ZQCHFLQI5GRDI/P1130795.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Wind Wrestler Our jaunt along the Great Ocean Road (GOR!) was an epic battle with mighty winds. They pushed and tugged against us like a wrestler. I can't say we took them down, but we never got pinned! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326940298-Z8KGL0PJLRET3P69SXXR/P1130711.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - The Rumbling Surf The ocean was never calm down south. The fierce winds caused the sea to churn like a bucking bronco. No, you do NOT want to swim off these shores. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326966649-DS3BCDJWA4X80B47D0JU/P1130822.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - The Grotto A stopping point on GOR was "The Grotto," a delicate arch framing the ocean beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566326967101-VGBRPB234FDIJJJI9Z2C/P1130824.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - The London Bridge The sea may look calmer, but I assure you the winds were whipping just the same. I think it would've been appropriate to sing "London Bridges falling down, falling down, falling down." https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327000905-3RP3Z3P27BD5A76NBA4J/GOR_27.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - My Favorite View On GOR! Well, this alone puts the Great into Great Ocean Road. My favorite formation was the tall skinny one with two little mushroom caps on top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327001951-CWZ8W9BSMIFUDGH658J7/GOR_29.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - The Razorback This brawny limestone creation is known as "The Razorback" - a wall of weathered rock that will withstand the forces of nature far longer than we ever will. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327022943-HHNYUEIXUKD7NCGJOS76/P1130863.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Loch Ard Gorge Loch Ard Gorge is named after a ship that sank nearby. Out of 54 passengers only 2 survived, and they washed up ashore here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327031244-KCS46V6FND0V99AB4CRN/P1130850.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Two Survivors Rather than relate the story to you, feel free to read about the shipwreck yourself. It's quite the tale! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327044693-OOZU97TQHKZAS6CD5D5C/GOR_32.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - The Cave The sheltering cave used by the two shipwreck survivors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327103072-7MREBTLEFMMW70RBWL0H/P1130881.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - The Twelve Apostles You can't see all of the twelve apostles from this view, but they're around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327104061-N9UA5L9Y5F02GNW89ST9/P1130885.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Two Of The Apostles Katie discovered a couple more apostles off to the side. Good find! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327135451-HVXKSS9JDYZ7WBSHSKSU/P1130779.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Wicked Camper We saw these "Wicked Campers" all over Australia. Each van had a different design, all covered in graffiti and often imparting a valuable message. This one certainly rings true. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327103692-T8BMC9Z77IK5NR2UFTNT/P1130891.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Fish & Chips! After being battered by wind all day we deserved yet another round of fish and chips (with vinegar of course). You can't be a true connoisseur unless you eat it numerous times in various places, am I right? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327146858-021PHYRWX9RKI0KMS1B5/P1130989.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Melbourne Melbourne was a beautiful city. A lovely mix of old and new. We quite enjoyed it's hip feel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327158112-TCD0X5MUJVQY7XJ1IIXD/P1130926.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Rugby Rules We walked around Melbourne's Cricket Grounds and admired all the sporty statues. Rugby, of course, was a cornerstone of the artwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327185291-8B5GBM01WFUHU5IKZ41U/Melbourne_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - It's Not Vandalism, It's Art Street Art is embraced in Melbourne, having become a point of interest for tourists and residents alike. Layered works from extremely skilled artists coat several city streets. You could spend hours admiring all the details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327195020-8TQ75721V0PN9J40CVN3/P1130995.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Rockin' The Neon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327203641-XZV8XYL7H4T5K6OSMGDP/Melbourne_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - With Frosting On Top At the National Gallery of Victory we discovered an art exhibit is made of...wait for it...frosting. That's right, frosting. Not everything is made of frosting of course, but the surface of most pieces of furniture you see is covered in frosting, right down to the television screen. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327223878-U0EX7OYOYDNKT95YFMAO/P1130949.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - Don't Lay On That Pillow A close-up of a sweetly frosted work of art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327223827-XXEIGWMLDXKB9E2U4JXI/P1130991.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - It's Christmas? All through Melbourne we were reminded that Christmas was coming. Just days away, in fact. It's easy to forget when you're bathed in sunshine every day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566327236546-96XGOXIDQWYM1YR94J1F/Melbourne_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #28: Follow The Great Ocean Road - The Old And New As you can see, the mixture of modern buildings and classic ones create a wonderful textured city. And when you add in talented street performers, Melbourne's pretty damn cool. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2015/rtw-post-29-feel-the-routeburn monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435803101573-93KSPU3MGXWU75Z0E4CC/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn The View From Routeburn Falls Hut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322092508-UYADTUC2AVJFC0ZZPKV9/P1140642.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn Christmas Morning On The Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435803313221-LVK82D3CFVJNG9YUY663/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn MacKenzie Hut Awaits https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435803344995-H04FM5NVDJ79CUP5WJ8W/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn Is This Where Fairies Live? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566323163078-ZOSU413ATCZ6LSQJ5Q7U/NZ_Routeburn_65.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn Earland Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566323221735-FNW033MKAVGTXCS16XZA/NZ_Routeburn_97.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn We Found Heaven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322139127-JPXAU34YY1TLQ69JFLPS/P1140836.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn Santa & The Takahe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322054253-58ZBRSHJU73G62YS4T8L/P1140478.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn Alice Is About To Feel The Routeburn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322074120-T3MOY1CO5V042LTFYR7L/P1140503.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn Katie Enjoying The Side Effects Of Rain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322172912-BEO8W1OFR22Q0I4VSFUG/P1150105.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn McKellar Saddle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435803263247-1CJ5L6T680OLVON5SH22/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn Rockin' The Hat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322253035-R4TWK0HKS95VMMJF2B1F/P1140478.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Start Of Routeburn Track https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322254179-M8R3C2KUWTVUV9CBCN7I/P1140503.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Rainy Results https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322255861-FAT6YTWD3VWL2LPV0V3T/P1140493.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - A Green Machine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435800859076-DTNSKWQGNN9YT6KC9GAZ/NZ_Routeburn_08_rezise1.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Routeburn Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801778790-FYRHRWPZ94J62M3WKC7Q/NZ_Routeburn_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - What Luck!! This is me, pumping my fists in triumph, just after the rain stopped and the clouds parted. Talk about a view!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322254721-ARBL9B2T0N5Z7QUT614X/P1140524.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Central Heat A hot cup of coffee after being soaked in cold rain does the body good. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322255414-JK4CXO40X24B3UU5D2JI/P1140642.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Merry Christmas! Christmas morning on the trail. There isn't a better gift in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322256796-BGQ214RBHSP84LXS18PI/P1140653.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Routeburn Rocks An example of a rock I found along Routeburn Track. Look at those colors and stripes! It hurt to leave it behind... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801811877-A0CIZC9OC8X36X1JM5UF/NZ_Routeburn_21.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Across The Pass https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322256750-AOYVW72QLUBPXMKCDJDU/P1140708.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Standing At The Top https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801810959-CUI4CCDPT8CTZC1Y6FLP/NZ_Routeburn_26.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Holiday Cheering! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322257379-P2BR75J5DDT7X4USSUFB/P1140723.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Alpine Lake And Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801823771-KMRNUFN0IA0QV7CBDEXY/NZ_Routeburn_35.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Rockin' The Hat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322258041-5YVFZ4IPUNW2UH3411S1/P1140729.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - A Quick Cup Once we reached Harris Saddle, we stopped at a shelter and had a cup of hot coffee from our thermos. A steaming cuppa! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801826057-HZMH46WZ44L4LQ2KJMS6/NZ_Routeburn_34.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - On The Other Side The view of Hollyford Valley after our hike up and over Harris Saddle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801829241-OCN89J6BVT3J26IHIZ6R/NZ_Routeburn_37.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Almost There Katie looks down at MacKenzie Lake and MacKenzie Hut, which is tucked in at the far right of the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801829400-74EUK2S4I1U4VAFT26AC/NZ_Routeburn_39.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Mystical Forests https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801840798-E3YIDCRNL2EINUH7OEUW/NZ_Routeburn_46.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - View from MacKenzie Hut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801840442-95M3LN1T4BGCBFI7TPG4/NZ_Routeburn_52.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Is This Where Fairies Live? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801847773-A951ISZCOHGUZ431EUAL/NZ_Routeburn_56.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801850462-I9VQWY5GWNI0LJECH92S/NZ_Routeburn_61.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Beauty Ahead! From here you can see Earland Falls in the distance. We would be there soon to see it up close. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566323424642-7POE4FMBGWCY4Q6BG4V6/NZ_Routeburn_65.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Earland Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801855892-SRF1KX2SRBEOD4PUE0O1/NZ_Routeburn_67.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Lake Howden At Dusk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322257852-IPFJ2IGDMBD75IO6SG33/P1140816.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Christmas Dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322258856-YOH99MEJAQ98MSBJSM4Z/P1140836.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Candlelight Carols Check out the takehe man next to Katie. Why? I have no clue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801861277-L0YX7LB0DJ1RGPTBI9DN/NZ_Routeburn_71.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Key Summit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322259396-IAZ6NMMDNXXM82IDGPHA/P1150070.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Flora And Fauna An alpine daisy and grasshopper up close on Key Summit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322260425-VGJC6QKYE2G59YEO7I7D/P1150088.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Obsession Here's one of the precarious "tappings" I felt compelled to do while on our self-guided nature walk. All posts must be hit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322262122-4NNFO1LFW027E0C9SB3G/P1150105.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - McKellar Saddle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801865326-L0GT07UV4LU4YRXVME9C/NZ_Routeburn_82.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Taller Trees On the other side of McKellar Saddle the forest grew higher and spread thinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322265658-7004WKOJVX4T5HJXVZ6Q/P1150160.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Nature's Sculpture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322263171-JWSAJM1PXJCCX0UTCEBQ/P1150164.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Upper Caples Hut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801869481-1QDC6QMN1J1MMQGFL662/NZ_Routeburn_84.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Caples River A little ways behind Upper Caples Hut ran the Caples River, which was beautiful but as cold as ice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322264345-MWMXXHI4P5E36AD2CTHS/P1150177.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Taking A Snooze You may not have known this, but rocks can double as pillows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322259401-T6BI8M4GUTM167V8I3XA/P1140989.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Rifleman! Since we couldn't get a decent picture of a rifleman, here's a stock photo we saw at one of the huts. Isn't it adorable! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322265483-TDU2J0I16QBO6KVHBHGN/P1150239.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Doorway To Happiness On our last day of hiking we discovered a bliss not often felt in life. This landscape was the reason. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322267996-LHXLDL1RWMZOI4QJ24DA/P1150244.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Hopping To It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566323342641-ZG0F1FR03HFT6JW5KVQ8/NZ_Routeburn_97.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Heaven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1435801877303-78CASQFT6KSUW9KQ3VDD/NZ_Routeburn_99.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - A Final View This was the last great view we were given at the end of Caples Track while crossing a suspension bridge. Positively Stunning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566322267691-QZW6EDBNNNGNA6C94JV6/P1150316.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #29: Feel The Routeburn - Success! The end of the line. We were tempted to turn right around! https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2015/rtw-post-30-parental-guidance monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1439238934431-4HTAU0ZASXNJCGI5GUSL/NZ_Queenstown_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Reflecting After our Routeburn / Caples hike, we stopped to enjoy the spectacular views of Lake Wakatipu looking toward Glenorchy. For the last several days we'd been hiking beyond those mountains in the rugged New Zealand terrain. We were ready for the beauty and relaxation of Queenstown! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1439238954427-61YJXRWUSQOCCXEV71PA/NZ_Queenstown_45.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Queenstown Awaits! Behind the jumping twins lies the other end of Lake Wakatipu. Queenstown lies in the center of this S-shaped lake, which gives it one of the most picturesque backdrops of any city in New Zealand. The perfect place for Katie's parents to start their New Zealand adventure! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1439238954660-7U8JKRV6AK9D5DXZC8Q3/NZ_Queenstown_46.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Welcome To New Zealand The New Zealand flag, not to be confused with the Australian flag. Both have a Union Jack, both have the Southern Cross, but there are subtle differences in the design. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566317943050-3GW6SXR9B1ZCQLDT051U/NZ_Queenstown_50.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Meet The Parents Let me introduce you to Katie's parents, Joe and Mary Lou. Two of the loveliest people you'll ever meet. They decided to tag along during our New Zealand travels, and we were happy to guide them! First things first, a trip up the Skyline Gondola to view Queenstown from above! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1439238937695-5D9ODUFNC6ECTGA6715G/NZ_Queenstown_37.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - A Bird's Eye View Queenstown not only is spectacular from the ground, but from above as well. From here you can see a large swath of Lake Wakatipu and The Remarkables across the way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566317947457-ZCFAYKT2JXTA6Q7QG3XR/NZ_Queenstown_51.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Ready For Action After gearing up, Katie and Mary Lou were ready to face the Skyline Luge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566317961038-1NDS4Y5XHR2SK65K5WFK/NZ_Queenstown_52.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Nap Time While riding the chairlift up to the luge, I decided to take a little cat nap. Swaying in the breeze, it seemed the perfect place for it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566317957171-V2UMBI57ISWT6U11DE0C/NZ_Queenstown_53.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - The Finish Line As you can see, all three of us survived the luge experience unscathed. And in case you were wondering, no, Joe didn't ride with us. He was on photography duty...or maybe he was just afraid of losing to a girl. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1439238957467-BFAQPJ01DU52CPPNT6K7/NZ_Queenstown_47.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Soaking Up The View Katie and Mary Lou enjoy a viewpoint along the Lake Wakatipu walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1439238958477-P7XAUTP0J7U2M2CLSL67/NZ_Queenstown_48.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Flower Power https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1439238949476-2Z1BWTC81DQA6BB8UJU9/NZ_Queenstown_44.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - The Remarkables https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1439238947255-91JKRKGG7KK3E75DBURZ/NZ_Queenstown_43.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Mythical Mushrooms One of my favorite things to spot in the south of New Zealand - the red and white-spotted mushrooms hiding in the undergrowth. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1439238985570-OK7S5JBD5PK8364Z7AA8/NZ_Queenstown_MLJ_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - North-Facing As you can see, Lake Wakatipu looks just as glorious under cloudy skies. This shot was captured on our drive up to Moke Lake where we heard a lovely hiking trail can be found. Let's check it out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318255599-5UCR77B1JCK4529ROTBH/NZ_Queenstown_Lake_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Moke Lake Loop Track The Moke Lake Loop Track was right where we read it would be and the scenery wasn't disappointing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318264488-U5TR22E7AIL6EK8GMV3N/NZ_Queenstown_Lake_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - And We're Off! The path took us along the water's edge and up into the hills surrounding the lake. The sheep we saw in the surrounding fields certainly have a wonderful view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1439238969217-S9E7ZL5Z7K0PB5945XVW/NZ_Queenstown_Lake_01.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Love Birds We found these two love birds wading through the swaying grass on their way around Moke Lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318272332-SAI0IKNXS6RC9J60DFDR/NZ_Queenstown_Lake_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Board Walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1439238974273-TVIOJS8FD045XAYQSV3P/NZ_Queenstown_Lake_19.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Moke Lake Panorama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318288098-J7006F3O32I29K0TFNJ0/NZ_Queenstown_54.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Gelato Break! During our time in Queenstown I encouraged us to indulged in a favorite pastime of mine - gelato tasting! When you've got the best gelato flavor in the world at your fingertips, it's hard to resist. (It's banana split, by the way.) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1439238965414-77ZBIP5WI9YRQKCSJIFY/NZ_Queenstown_60.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Not Taking The Plunge You can't avoid seeing some bungy jumping while in New Zealand. None of us participated, but we certainly enjoyed watching others scream and fall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318289857-WOS2SKG7SKGLUDFJ030P/NZ_Arrowtown_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Arrowtown We puttered over to nearby Arrowtown to enjoy the gold-mining history and walk along the Arrow River. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108568260-7EHFJPVWQCRVI5R3OCGZ/NZ_Arrowtown_02.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Rock Hunters Arrow River was a fantastic place to find some remarkable rocks of our own. Mary Lou loves rock hunting as much as we do, so it was a match made in heaven. This rare beauty was unfortunately too heavy to take home with us. Joe was grateful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566321132959-I773FW1LWAYF4CNF5JXZ/NZ_Arrowtown.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - A Rockin' Palette Here's a bit of plunder we found in the water of Arrow River. We left the lot behind, but it wasn't without heartbreak. Look at those colors! Joe, while thinking about the weight limits at baggage claim, was secretly smiling through our pain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108716494-R9S711637G8FKHZFTHN2/NZ_MtCook_28.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Honey Log! Christmas time was still lingering in the early days of January, so it shouldn't have surprised us that our caring mother would bring a traditional holiday treat halfway around the world. Honey logs are a staple in Katie's family, and having a slice was like sitting next to a Christmas tree. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1439238943166-DMYTYQR1Y16R6QY5QQJU/NZ_Queenstown_42.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Bedtime Stories In true Mary Lou fashion, she found some interesting reading while exploring our rented apartment. This book was at least 60 years old and told antiquated "girl power" tales. As you can tell from Katie's expression, she was thrilled with the feminist messages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1439238931819-YZFVMV74RZBSN8A3RNNB/NZ_Qeenstown_40.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Relaxation Proclamation Mary Lou finds her favorite spot in our Queenstown rental. I'd have fought her for it, but I respect her too much. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1439238934677-65M92YKDJIW6DN9I28II/NZ_Queenstown_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - The Land I Love This picture is one of my all-time favorites from New Zealand. This doesn't show Queenstown proper, but the farmlands leading into the city. You can see how utterly charming and magnificent this country is. It's why I love it here. Whether untouched or lived in, the land sings a song of beauty you can't help but listen to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108586134-WNDUFPKUBQQI7FISLJ9W/NZ_Milford_.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Entering The Fiordland Katie and Joe in a brief repose on our way up to Milford Sound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318583675-SKSTJQYHZSWO17H82HDZ/NZ_Milford_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Milford Sound A veiw of Milford Sound from the shore with Mitre Peak in the center. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108618889-PG5NYFVBZQHEQED417W1/NZ_Milford_30.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Milford Mariner Our tickets for the Milford Mariner. For several hours it would be taking us up Milford Sound all the way to the ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318618468-K52IKISUIFX4N0Y03MHW/NZ_Milford_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Waterfalls Abound The Fiordland is known for its abundant rainfall and consequential waterfalls that streak the mountainsides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108662173-X4QQC4MO682F5XRWDPVB/NZ_Milford_334.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Happy Couple You can tell by their faces that Milford Sound was proving to be a hit! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108587402-7U79TOI8FTR6WYQU59GB/NZ_Milford_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Green Peaks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108626730-IBEVURJIB3T2PUFUCFN4/NZ_Milford_31.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - So Much To See https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108630949-Z60CZ7A61UMLOPTAB4M9/NZ_Milford_32.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Sealing The Deal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318598047-UV3DYYJ0FLMF4KS5NZU5/NZ_Milford_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Gods At Sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108641678-2VXEKIROWXKWP7Z7A8IJ/NZ_Milford_33.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Up Close... Our boat was able to take us right up to the action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318622730-SPNSPVL6EPFKYXJVIX9Q/NZ_Milford_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - ...And Personal We were able to feel the spray hit us! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318603637-NQ7E7RUHM7VZBEJI1YE3/NZ_Milford_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Open Sea I think all of us with the exception of Mary Lou were feeling green around the gills when we exited the mouth of the sound and entered the open sea. The moment the boat started rolling over slow humps of waves I was anxious to turn back to the calm water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108670309-O8H4Z8B0SQUI2SF3U8LB/NZ_MilfordSound_MLJ_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - A Sunny Return The day had turned bright by the time we returned. And the water's surface was blessedly flat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108639165-G9RXU6JU7FSYOZNXYR5T/NZ_Milford_35.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - About To Go Under Here we are basking in the beautiful sunshine before venturing down into the Milford Sound underwater observatory. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318636895-D1OND1HLTVS72GLOS2H4/NZ_Milford_14.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Under The Surface Milford Sound has an interesting ecology. The abundant rainfall funnels massive amounts of fresh water into the sound. Consequently, the more buoyant fresh water rests atop the salt water. This causes a separation, where the fresh water acts as "sunglasses" to the salt water below. The result: deep-sea conditions just below the water's surface! The underwater observatory gave us a unique view of this condition. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318635503-6XKJ9BR0T3WN5YVDBO7J/NZ_Milford_16.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Black Coral A bit of a misnomer, black coral takes a tree-like form and looks as white as a skeleton. Typically only found in deep-sea environments, the black coral pictured here is only 10 meters below the water's surface. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318642092-DB4NHSIJZ0FW8AUL70SH/NZ_Milford_20.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Mom and the River Wild On our drive back from Milford Sound we stopped at several beautiful viewing spots. I managed to nab this lovely photo of Mary Lou... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318642925-2UUEHG5PT21T94X1VN4O/NZ_Milford_21.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Mom and the Wild Child …before Katie decided to muck it up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318653327-66O8PEMV4BP9V3GSQ4B7/NZ_Milford_28.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Growing Green The abundant moss of the Fiordland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318661980-M81X6ROXV5AMR7EPDDBN/NZ_Milford_24.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Conquering The Fiordland This wasn't just a vacation for Joe and Mary Lou. They were put to work! They made great stepping stones to my ultimate goal: conquering the Fiordland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318662666-FH5I4WJCIN2EUKV5JLGF/NZ_Milford_25.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Fern Gully A classic image in New Zealand: The fern. Here, the young fern is just starting to unspool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318674028-XOUQH9SBKPWTSRD4WA7Z/NZ_Milford_22.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - A Plotting Kea At one of the car parks along the way back to Te Anau, we spied several keas plotting their way into cars to eat any food they could get their beaks on. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318678550-9XRZOII9M0PC1MZMGP65/NZ_Milford_26.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Naughty Kea! This kea was attempting to get to bags of unguarded food thrown in the back of this pickup truck. I'd like to say I successfully kept them at bay, but I couldn't. They are one of the most intelligent birds in the world, and they outmaneuvered me quite easily. They were eating cookies under the truck within a minute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108596361-K1Q8YG3NFHS27HWVE3B1/NZ_Milford_15.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - The Amazing Fiordland One of the many beautiful sights along the way to and from Milford Sound. You can see why so many people make their way to the Fiordland and drive through this gorgeous scenery. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566318685504-Q82L6DCCS5M072KG5VFZ/NZ_Milford_27.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - When Keas Attack! Katie is trapped inside by attacking kea! Well, they weren't actually attacking, but they definitely wanted in and weren't afraid to show it. Kea are known for pulling off rubber around windows in their attempts to break and enter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108656273-XUUG7W6WVDVW9L3WJXUZ/NZ_Milford_40.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - A Criminal Mind There's a reason there are signs all over the Fiordland warning people to not feed kea. Once they get a taste of our food they can't seem to get enough! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438109054649-MPR1N823DL2FB6QET5AX/NZ_TeAnau_10.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Miles Better Pies Katie and I are standing outside of Te Anau's Miles Better Pies. I'd never had a meat pie until going to New Zealand in 2011. I'd heard horror stories. But when you find good ones you've basically died and gone to heaven. This place had rave reviews that were well deserved. We visited several times. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566319351611-PG7R833UDPWTNOPWHNTI/NZ_TeAnau_13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Wet Foot This photo was taken while I was gazing out onto Lake Te Anau. Moments later I slipped and stepped into the lake - booted shoe and all. Good thing I didn't fall! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566319355217-HE852W0HY24PY14IB2SM/NZ_TeAnau_14.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Bird Watch New Zealand is known for it's abounding bird life. On our walk along the shore of Lake Te Anau we spotted this heron in the shallows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566319360045-I4T965MZQVMDBNMYEW42/NZ_TeAnau_15.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Kaka This close relation to the kea is another intelligent parrot species in New Zealand, the kaka. We got to see one up close at Te Anau's free bird sanctuary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438109061258-8ICM4418ZN7C6UFP0439/NZ_TeAnau_16.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Morepork Though the name sounds like you've got a hankering for some bacon, the morepork is one of New Zealand's famous owls. I was grateful to see one so close at the sanctuary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438109063727-U6W5U27V9WWGEONWGT0Z/NZ_TeAnau_17.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Tui The song of the tui makes you stop and look around. It's unlike anything you've ever heard before. It's random, mixed-up, and sounds like birdsong sung through a metal tube. It's made up of clicks, chirps, and bell-like sounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438109065585-JM77AFE6TZCF1POGDN4G/NZ_TeAnau_18.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Takahe Takahe's used to be dangerously close to extinction. Luckily, New Zealand has worked hard to reinvigorate the population, sometimes using rearing methods that involve hand puppets that look like the mothers! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566319378605-EPOG18TZHOW176KXHCZ9/NZ_TeAnau_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Control Gates The water plunging forth is coming out of the Lake Te Anau Control Gates. The lake feeds the Waiau River that feeds Lake Manapouri. They've done a great job of harnessing the water in New Zealand to create clean energy and to control water levels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438109068160-KYKALJ6FOMZ8EVREMWKF/NZ_TeAnau_19.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - The Hunt Continues When we walked to the head of a "Great Walk" called Kepler Track and took a break along the shores of Lake Te Anau, we didn't anticipate the bounty of colorful rocks just below the crystal clear water's surface. Katie and Mary Lou were happy to wade in and start collecting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438109047409-MBRBSPWYWX4NJ3AKAYXQ/NZ_TeAnau_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Like Mother, Like Daughter Lake Te Anau in the twilight hour while Mary Lou and Katie continue their search for the perfect rock. We found several! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438109054710-JTE8VO00JUCM6LD03QJ3/NZ_TeAnau_11.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Closing Of A Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566319387238-62NHXMO99HZRA2G0EZS8/NZ_TeAnau_20.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Te Anau Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108707274-1KIZ3OSDN7NK9EAWCRQR/NZ_MtCook_25.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Mount Cook Approaches! Mary Lou captured this dramatic shot from the passenger side of our rental car. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108740891-L0Z3OSIVH3GBRMJ7MOL1/NZ_MtCook_60.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - The Photographer And here's when Mary Lou captured that previous shot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108666656-YBY903TY2S9RGJUC6MMP/NZ_MtCook_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Southern Alps Together, we traveled to the heart of the South Island to the Aoraki / Mount Cook National Park. I think you can see why we made the journey. This panorama shows Lake Pukaki and Mount Cook beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108707720-L9XYFJI8SD3WMH7PTBBT/NZ_MtCook_26.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Mountains At Dusk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108681328-9N7ZNNILRMX7LADKQ3S6/NZ_MtCook_05.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Hooker Valley Track We were lucky enough to have a gorgeous day when we set out on the Hooker Valley Track, which ends at Hooker Glacier Lake looking up at Mount Cook. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108738766-8O01OIC96XJ0S3K6PHTM/NZ_MtCook_36.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Solo Joe Joe traverses the terrain of New Zealand. He's in his element. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566319759166-DGJC270W0WC0CETBCMUU/NZ_MtCook_62.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Katie Cairns Katie adds a rock to this lovely cairn along the path. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108748972-215Q3W2WL9MX678Q6EGJ/NZ_MtCook_66.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Hop Scotch One of the many water crossings on our way to Hooker Glacier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108688733-VI4AWOOF07SKWVH1LAV0/NZ_MtCook_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Day Hike Delight One of three suspension bridges along the way to Hooker Glacier. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108684424-XPBO8C8F03MBB4V9DM6N/NZ_MtCook_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Above The Milky Waters The waterways through Hooker Valley look grey and milky because of all the glacial dust grinding down from the mountainsides. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566319752736-4TB19SH0LUM9NFACZRFV/NZ_MtCook_61.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Mother's Milk You'd be surprised to know that this milky water feeds Pukaki Lake, which is a vibrant sky-blue. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108719703-AFM4NL7ND66OC9EF25LR/NZ_MtCook_29.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Happy Hikers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108744790-XVG7RO9EZODVOPOH0ZBQ/NZ_MtCook_63.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Wind Walker Though the weather in New Zealand was kind during our stay, the wind was another matter. It followed us like a stalker during our three weeks together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108729290-ENL9AYV5JYPL6EUNIPHT/NZ_MtCook_30.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - A Short Reprieve https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108698850-QW1F304FFGFVGETSXYAP/NZ_MtCook_18.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Hooker Glacier Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108699997-H27N29S9WC200S23R3GK/NZ_MtCook_22.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Icebergs Afoot! Mary Lou was having fun with the large chunks of ice floating to the rocky shore of the lake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108737035-IBGRF2OGDDRQHB76D9M8/NZ_MtCook_34.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Lunch Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108749766-CRCREVLH4T4FFZDCOGMB/NZ_MtCook_67.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Alien Invasion This shot of Mount Cook's peak is somewhat rare, since the mountain is often engulfed in clouds. Despite our unobstructed view, very strange clouds were gathering at its tip throughout the hike. They were odd circular and sometimes cylindrical shapes, with soft edges like smudges of paint. We would joke that they were really alien space crafts camouflaging themselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566319766834-KJ1QQX4Y14HKVVBL50E1/NZ_MtCook_68.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - I Found It! I present to you, the perfect rock. It has all the crucial elements. First, it is unique. Second, it represents where it was found. In this case, it couldn't be more perfect as it embodies Mount Cook and Hooker Glacier at its base. Third, it's just plain awesome! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108759444-H0P60XVXHRS4253Y4NV7/NZ_MtCook_69.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Goodbye Hat As I said before, the wind was our unwelcome guest throughout New Zealand, but I never expected it to steal from me! Moments after this picture was taken a gust ripped the hat from my head and sent it down river. It's probably made a new life at the bottom of Lake Pukaki by now and doesn't even remember me. After all we went through! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108579085-U1SCMV8NNXF2KH3UUQ40/NZ_ArthursPass_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Castle Hill While traveling over Arthur's Pass, we came across Castle Hill and had to stop to explore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566319923129-QNZXBOAWI1KA4XQBCA6Y/NZ_Arthurs.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Daisy Of A Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566319916409-4Y1IVXBI2NTMYZCBQEYS/NZ_Arthurs_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Moment Of Prayer These standing stones look like a person kneeled in prayer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566319917669-C5LHBEU69ZTDWZ6BA4UA/NZ_Arthurs_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Moment of Peace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566319917971-G5M1UTLK2KN3E21CP8ER/NZ_Arthurs_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - A Comfortable Seat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108575934-PBGT0C9ROVBVMUNYMFQN/NZ_ArthursPass_05.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - I Love New Zealand Why we love New Zealand: green pastures, clean air, vibrant colors, open vistas, and the beauty of life vibrating through the rolling hills. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566319931243-NRA9E76R7AC4DGOTFYUE/NZ_ArthursPass_70.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Hello There, Kea! We stopped at a viewpoint and found several kea looking for a friend…but really a snack. (No, we didn't feed them) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566319929506-V4Q7XTY2HXCQG1KZA8WC/NZ_ArthursPass_71.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Kea Contemplation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108860179-EWCPUJS5GMSF7P2K7GGO/NZ_PancakeRocks_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Pancake Rocks One of the many sights to see on the south island of New Zealand: Pancake Rocks. A geological wonder. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108902054-T59DUCC843MR3KTLHHS7/NZ_PancakeRocks_06.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Rainbow Over My Pancakes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108862163-E0QFXL77DGTS6B2UXS4A/NZ_PancakeRocks_05.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Weka Wekas like to creep about around Pancake Rocks looking for some soft-hearted tourists to give them a treat. Yet again, we refused! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566320158661-8FIWGZ6MU9X5YOPZDHP3/NZ_Hokitika.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Hokitika Hunting On an extremely windy day on the western shore of the south island, Mary Lou hunts for pounamu on the beach at Hokitika. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108805547-DAGDWQ0HWXU5JI1ORQV1/NZ_Nelson_20.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Home Sweet Home Just outside of Nelson on the northern tip of the south island we rented a little home for our last week together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108760375-7K4ROMOD2FSELIGXVQK6/NZ_Nelson_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Cozy And Comfortable Our house rental was small but adequate for our diminutive sizes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108773268-OHTWZG9939BTJUSQ68JB/NZ_Nelson_12.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Sheep Sighting A trip to New Zealand wouldn't be complete without a photo of sheep. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108778331-LF9XFL4U43HGOR1N62ET/NZ_Nelson_13.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Free Haircuts Mary Lou was kind enough to cut her daughter's hair. After four months on the road it was needed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108771819-QYHBQ1R7LZVNCY0KC1E7/NZ_Nelson_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - The Boat Shed Cafe We took our parents to a restaurant we loved the first time we came to New Zealand: The Boat Shed Cafe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108797090-U0A5IGITOQHRSCMCSZW8/NZ_Nelson_18.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Sunset Beauties https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566320347560-QERO2TRIN4VAWRLWLA1Z/NZ_Nelson_34.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - The Great Penguino Tasting! I love gelato. That's no secret. And Penguino's has the best thing ever conceived - a gelato sample platter! We happily took advantage of this rare opportunity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566320344687-7621SQGBD9LKTDAJTJ8N/NZ_Nelson_35.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Let The Tasting Begin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566320345636-4WP1VQ39YCGKGDKR0B21/NZ_Nelson_36.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Four Spoons, Please We all partook in the tasting and graded the flavors 1-9. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108779916-TFAH2FPM6HBEPYJAGPR4/NZ_Nelson_15.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Good Down To The Last Drop Katie and I weren't about to let any of that deliciousness go to waste. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108559980-4SLG9TMN1484QGK0NHQU/NZ_AbelTasman_20.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Off To Abel Tasman Not far from Nelson is one of New Zealand's beautiful coastal areas - The Abel Tasman National Park. We convinced Joe to take a boat with us out to the best hiking and beach spots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108552205-5C9PH1M8XZ03RWAS9BG3/NZ_AbelTasman_10.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Split Apple Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108551948-MFDLNSRIHOLIOUAKTDUT/NZ_AbelTasman_05.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Disembarking Our tour company, Wilsons, provided a nice ramp right onto the beach. Hiking, here we come! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566320506442-CNSCUE0CILMHVXVJG3E9/NZ_AbelTasman_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Coastal Waters Our view along Pitt Head Loop Trail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566320509829-9ZR0QREY5GNCWBOXLMSK/NZ_AbelTasman_24.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Fabulous Ferns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566320513403-OXL6NNO1WYC6PMN028GN/NZ_Hokitika_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Manuka Honey I fell in love with the scent of the Manuka flowers. When bees gather nectar from these blossoms they end up creating mankua honey, yet another thing I fell in love with in New Zealand. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108559763-5RVXHFMTAUGN2HTACIBC/NZ_AbelTasman_14.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Te Pukatea Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108562011-CU1J87UPX503VXNVD54X/NZ_AbelTasman_22.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Shell Searching When you're on a beach it's easy to switch from rocks to shells. Check out these little beauties! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108557096-8RHWPDM4404YOY785C86/NZ_AbelTasman_11.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Door To Door Service This lovely lady provided me a dry ride across the watery beach. I think I'll keep her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566320315970-VGXTCS96VGW0D2MLWY65/NZ_Nelson_30.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Mapua We spent an evening in the nearby town of Mapua for some fish and chips and ice cream, of course! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566320316266-3U73Q7P2YUHCSOD5ZICZ/NZ_Nelson_31.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Out of The Sea The Smokehouse was pretty much our only choice for fish and chips in Mapua. It's not a big place. But, luckily, it was very good! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566320317401-BSBGHRRAEL6042V5T2SI/NZ_Nelson_32.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Fish And Chips Check out that load! We got more than we bargained for. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566320321333-XWHMUTNU1OB7LL91CWSA/NZ_Nelson_33.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Joe Screams For Ice Cream! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108836170-VGKZ3AV5EXIEW0DQ2ANI/NZ_Nelson_42.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Rabbit Island A day trip out to nearby Rabbit Island provided some relaxing wandering. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566320389816-J1L2ZJCDHD7F4S0E0CXR/NZ_Nelson_41.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Don't Play With Dead Things Mary Lou: Marine Biologist. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1438108850370-BQMY9Z1SJLH3KAALXKQV/NZ_Nelson_43.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Our Final Meal This was actually our dessert. But the meal we delighted in at The Jellyfish was a fantastic way to end our three week adventure together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566320389158-0UCEPPVJEG27X94F3BJ2/NZ_Nelson_40.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #30: Parental Guidance Suggested - Farewell My Lovlies Due to those pesky airplane weight limits, we left a cairn of beautiful rocks behind, tucked away in the bushes around our Nelson rental. A final dousing of water allowed us to enjoy their vibrant colors one last time. Goodbye beautiful rocks! Until next time... https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2015/rtw-post-31-cloud-city monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1443076129233-JZOS78JPVC04H7RYR5PD/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City Will We Make It? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1443075736741-UZLMSLZ99I9WLUFSQ3WY/NZ_Kepler_39.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City Looking For Trap 24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278493786-LM31HOK17U135CQZOUGV/IMG_0303.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Planning Period A peek out from inside of our rented apartment in Governor's Bay, which is just outside of Christchurch. The rental was called "Captain's Quarters" and it definitely had some sea-worthy decor. It was here that we planned our trip for a week straight. Thank goodness for the view! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441746923777-WG032YSTJI277KW78NY7/NZ_Kepler_01.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Kepler Track Begins Here's Katie, ready to start our 3-day hike, even if her hiking poles aren't reliable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441746952201-ELP9U0B815RYJ772CD6M/NZ_Kepler_01a.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Lake Te Anau Here I stand at the beginning of Kepler Track looking out over Lake Te Anau. A beautiful beginning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278493985-X624ZCS100C7ZO3DQNEL/NZ_Kepler_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Giant Mushrooms These magical mushrooms were springing up all around us at the beginning of the hike. Some as large as my hand! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441746939074-7X8MUS7MBNXHY2V3FLH7/NZ_Kepler_03.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Bird Friend This friendly bird is a Kakaruai, also known as the South Island Robin. We were happy he decided to say hello. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441746955820-WC9ABOFZ9UMQYMAP49H1/NZ_Kepler_03a.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Arduous Ascent That first day treated us to a killer climb. But all you can do is put one foot in front of the other. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441746961759-PKZ425D71GI6EAUL1HYZ/NZ_Kepler_04.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Peek-A-Boo View When we stopped on the way up for a snack we spied this beautiful view through the trees. Te Anau town and lake rests below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278500529-AR5KMX6LZGQ1M9SP8BLN/NZ_Kepler_05a.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Weathertop Along the way we walked beside a large rock formation that reminded us of Weathertop - the place where Frodo gets stabbed by the Nazgul in the first Lord of the Rings film. Yes, we're geeks. You know this! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747010677-QVLW7AC09P65P0QXRZXJ/NZ_Kepler_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Breaking The Tree Line A view from the top of our grand ascent, looking down on Te Anau Lake and beyond. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441746975873-7O0ZOYRHY7C68BMQC1NS/NZ_Kepler_07.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Tip Top Katie enjoys the panoramic views once we reach the top. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441746979674-L56J59W311BUVTX1T2J1/NZ_Kepler_08.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Happy Hikers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441746985507-RPSIDMV9YMG5MKLXQYWI/NZ_Kepler_10.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Relaxation At Luxmore Hut That's me, Alice, taking a post-hike snooze on the Luxmore Hut deck. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441746981382-9ABYNVS2AQ1RML1DOLH7/NZ_Kepler_09.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Window To The World Katie enjoys the scenery from Luxmore Hut. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278495301-1ADGQ3WT0HF0XYVZJ0TQ/NZ_Kepler_10a.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Peas And Mashed Potatoes A camping meal we find quite enjoyable: instant mashed potatoes, peas, and canned chicken all mixed together. It's rather tasty! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278495857-LUNOH4W95HG0XDQYLX4J/NZ_Kepler_10b.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Bitter Rivalry I take my card playing very seriously... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441746990443-G85ZU1WFTC7SFEE09QLY/NZ_Kepler_10c.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Reading At Dusk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747007748-EIBWTD1HSC45SY83GGJ3/NZ_Kepler_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Fogged In We awoke to thick fog on day 2. Or, at this height, maybe I should call the "fog" clouds? Yeah, probably. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747035633-85MCWCKM71U0F17HBL9H/NZ_Kepler_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - White Wash We departed with the hopes of cloud burn-off so that we could at least see some of our surrounding terrain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747018414-ZSSPB4WAW3BWG6XY9HMP/NZ_Kepler_13.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Into The Unknown https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278497509-1LMX75RI0SLROVAKOQZE/NZ_Kepler_15.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - The White Abyss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278497933-SFNF3MX2W2C3MUQHN52J/NZ_Kepler_16.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - The Gripping Moisture As the condensation wafted by us, little beads of water would form on our hair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278496692-DFRB7U8G0CA9ZB6J9OTB/NZ_Kepler_14.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Trail Maintenance These gigantic bags of rock were seen during a long stretch of elevated trail. They're intended to lay upon the pathway, and we assumed were helicoptered in. Ain't no way these were carried up here! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278498967-OW5BBF5S78HILG8CPBNP/NZ_Kepler_17.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Alpine Daisies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747033023-W19F0DZ6U741U4EBVZTU/NZ_Kepler_17a.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - A Window View Our first glimpse of something beyond the white. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747038682-RY0NX4VRRNWD980N8JHU/NZ_Kepler_17b.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - On Top Of The World Katie stands to the far right, looking out at the unbelievable images revealed through the clouds. One minute we were enshrouded in fog, the next minute we were at the steps of heaven! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278499380-KGOP7AFCBAVR289DGM7K/NZ_Kepler_17bb.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - View From Heaven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278500088-PE4AANOS4OIKBG21S1PM/NZ_Kepler_17c.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Smiles All Around https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747040105-1TNCOU0TBKYUYFDO0ZMC/NZ_Kepler_17d.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - The Changing Scenery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747044155-FQC8EB06JV8MU86CXH2A/NZ_Kepler_18.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - The Glory Of Our World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747044148-Q2BUFP4ODJEVFDMOI7Q1/NZ_Kepler_18a.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Enveloped Once More To and fro, the clouds would go... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278501994-G66JHGXCO038O2BRDM5G/NZ_Kepler_19.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Along The Ridge I find it fairly rare that you get to hike along the ridge of a mountain. I love the feeling of the ground sloping down to either side. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747045343-MUWGWOGZJ2BAUTR9ZB2D/NZ_Kepler_20.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Alice Enters The Void If you look closely you can see my tiny form entering the white expanse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747048878-4D6MJGRUWI780VOLFN2B/NZ_Kepler_20a.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Heavenly Delight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278502021-HU9TPH9MYCQNW4CFZ302/NZ_Kepler_21.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Enjoying Nature's Movie Theater https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747052573-54L1ZTDU9O95WX3M1F32/NZ_Kepler_22.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Snack Time On Top Of The World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747056904-Q4HYFSB8E4OM5KILPZ5J/NZ_Kepler_23.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Rolling Waves Of White And Green https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747056595-569T1SUG9V3X3F8T7GRO/NZ_Kepler_23a.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Cloud City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747065926-ROJPR9FFL1K1BKL1A76E/NZ_Kepler_24.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Green Space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747065142-FG3IE83J0UJAIHATJ9AW/NZ_Kepler_25.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - A Lucky Traveler https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747071233-WGMDCHRRFNW4WDV12YI1/NZ_Kepler_28.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Couldn't Be Happier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747072760-K2IJ3486Y5UVUOA0QMYP/NZ_Kepler_34.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Panoramic Paradise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747075804-7QLDNYC3EBVRLDAHZ85Q/NZ_Kepler_36.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - The Long Descent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747076394-FEDSYKPDKLVKHL90J5X7/NZ_Kepler_37.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Fiordland Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278504549-HZFC639OMD3TIRKQDO8K/NZ_Kepler_38.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Tree Slide This tree slide was one year old, according to the hut warden. Laden with heavy rain, it took out the trail and ripped the mountainside up like wallpaper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747098710-ROQGAKCLGBHJ40QT9I4C/NZ_Kepler_39.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - A Mangled Mess Looking down at the tree slide carnage. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747096891-94MDFT2PJ9JNVUR1HUIV/NZ_Kepler_40.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Beautiful Riverside https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747100846-PYL773HH426GIKN4KLOV/NZ_Kepler_41.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - The Valley Awaits On our final day, we'd be hiking through this valley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278503138-E7R7M1FUQRDIYZXTOSQK/NZ_Kepler_42.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Three-Man Bunk The location of our not-so-sound sleeping during night 2. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278507924-MYZQGDZLOTX8ADWILIXO/NZ_Kepler_43.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Residual Effects You can't hike for days and not expect some smells along the way!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747111410-NGVP77U75AVE8F55LTJM/NZ_Kepler_45.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Prepping For The Kiwi Hunt Here I sit at Iris Burn Hut, getting ready for our night hike to search for kiwi birds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278504899-FND7GQKKCUPX5UAYJJW9/NZ_Kepler_46.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Invisible Waterfall You can barely see the white rushing of the waterfall just before the light got too dim. The sound was unmistakable, though. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747116661-3P7HYTT7JRASXBR61LHY/NZ_Kepler_47.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Kiwi Hunters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747159847-2TTWFIZO2KYB09GLSHR2/NZ_Kepler_50.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Birdsong In The Valley Our third morning was magnificent, with clear sky and gorgeous birdsong flitting through the air. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747125545-VF745B56S59TXK7PF6U8/NZ_Kepler_51.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Perfect Light The sun light was especially luminous in the morning, streaming through the trees and showing off the perfection of spider's webs. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278506925-M2WAIIFB0H9A77A7JTH6/NZ_Kepler_52.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - White Moss https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747128484-EYTNY9RUOSG2MBUISRBQ/NZ_Kepler_53.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Early Bird https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747196306-H3ZGCJMG5LXP4IVG50KW/NZ_Kepler_60.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Shaded Forest https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747168604-5C7C90UO6QIQNF317TJJ/NZ_Kepler_61.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Purple Mushrooms! Just when you thought the fungi couldn't get any cooler - purple mushrooms! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747199846-S17SB7S9T7SJFZKPSWCI/NZ_Kepler_63.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Fern Gully https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278507809-P7SWR1W95KUUOVNN29CO/NZ_Kepler_64.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - One Last Drink My last chance to drink directly from a river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278509475-CXMD4X02YQG7AQW107HE/NZ_Kepler_65.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Back To The Roots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278508695-BKPCQ8ZDX1SS1QJWGY6P/NZ_Kepler_66.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - A Smurf's Eye View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747217643-NKNMLGOO0B2RQGI9W3S2/NZ_Kepler_67.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Pushing Through To The End We were very tired on our final, long day of trekking. But we had a ride to catch. Must push on! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747222309-QLS0EV965GRU5W7XO426/NZ_Kepler_68.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - We Made It! We made it with five minutes to spare. Apparently, that wasn't good enough. This is me just before I sat on tree sap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1441747227912-KAEYW99FSBZSQ7G7YLHA/NZ_Kepler_69.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City - Hostel Takover Our personal explosion all over our cheap hostel room. Nighty-night! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1443075223103-ZSUOR327TYI5TPDWL94X/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City Kiwi Hunters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1443074841774-YNZ0KJJK11NGEX2OYSR0/NZ_Kepler_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City Reaching The Top https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1443074946007-YVGDU2CV93RSY2LY1PKT/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City Inside Luxmore Hut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1443075953010-R2MY1VCOVSDBPIYSVEZO/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City Valley Morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1443075872786-FATICRNE6VO0W60QTNLG/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City Slip And Slide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1443075084358-7TN6NDDE2SN9U62BOMSL/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City On Top Of The World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278400236-2HYM0DJ3A9R18A3YINKF/NZ_Kepler_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City Magical Mushrooms https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1443075430060-OAOJY7DV8A17V94C65G9/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City In The Thick Of It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278385730-CKFFD9EXRNLQLWKINL2Z/IMG_0303.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City Planning, Planning, Planning... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1443075514991-L6I5GVYZLAZD47IA4U87/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City A Walk Through The Clouds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566278427851-20JVUTAV391F4GY48332/NZ_Kepler_65.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #31: Cloud City Making Roots https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2015/rtw-post-32-weather-through monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221615916-BKW359TTS5DVZLLAM66E/P1180650.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Safe Haven Our friend Arleigh and her husband were kind enough to invite us into their home. I met Arleigh back in 2011 during a random pit stop on the Whanganui River. So thankful to have met her! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566275649578-32JI77N7BE1Z0PYERY21/P1180638.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - House Sitting The timing of our visit worked out perfectly, for Arleigh needed house sitters to take care of their dog Sesame. We were happy to nurture him in their absence. Oh, and check out that amazing front door!! Arleigh placed all kinds of wonderful touches like this in the home they built on Wellington Harbour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566275647693-R4N2GG48HC6IHGRZ3FD9/P1180522.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Rugby And Spaghetti We were blown away by the creativity shown at the Sevens rugby tournament. Halloween isn't celebrated in New Zealand, and it seems this tournament is a chance for people to go all-out. These girls dressed as dishes of pasta. Pretty great! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566275648374-3INKSVN3T9R84JY647RM/P1180549.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Politically Correct? Nope. Political correctness didn't seem to be present at the Sevens. Or maybe it was just the college-aged crowd that didn't know any better. We saw all manner of ethnicities stereotyped into "costumes". Sometimes in poor taste. And then there was this gentleman dressed as a suicide bomber. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566275650173-SNWINPYD5VQMC7RALEQ8/P1180528.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Team USA Our American rugby team held their own in the tournament, but didn't make it into the finals. Still neat to watch them compete, though! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221582925-JO2HDX4PLNSYF4ISYU3N/P1180545.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Patriotism! We discovered that each section of the stadium was assigned to a different country in the tournament. Those seated in that section were supposed to support that country's team. We sought the American piece of stadium pie because, hey, we're American! Not that we had any illusions about winning. Rugby is not our strong suit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221584718-PJXAY9RBVH0DCEOU522R/P1180546.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Rugby! If you've never seen rugby before, I'd describe it as a mix between American football and soccer (aka football). It has the non-stop movement of soccer mixed with the bone-crushing tackles of American football. Yet, unlike both sports, points are scored far more quickly. It's an exciting sport to watch and those men are tough-as-nails. They blew our minds! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566275649117-7WRUZVMNT2SIBAYSWJRF/P1180551.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - The All Blacks New Zealanders love their world-famous rugby team, the All Blacks. They are the best in the world, and they proved that by winning the Sevens during a cyclone. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221603467-AR32AJ6R7IFIXL19E8FY/P1180585.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Tough Broads The women's rugby games occurred midday, and the female Kiwi team was a sight to behold. They were every inch as tough as their male counterparts. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221605076-R0ZN2N7T1WZJJCWCANJ9/P1180607.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - We Found Waldo If you were wondering where Waldo was, we found him. He was at the Sevens rugby tournament wandering in front of a row of Madelines. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221620562-PEMH3CTFNO9QMS90KDNH/A_Wellington_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Battling The Tempest As you can see, the rugby players were battling more than each other during the final match. The storm was relentless and made for an exciting finale! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221618672-AUGSZFTF37IYRFOMNANR/P1180655.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - New Zealand Landscape On our drive north to the Tongariro Northern Circuit we pulled over to take a classic shot of the New Zealand landscape, with a sheep to boot! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221641431-CLRPCDI0L3CRVETTHVNG/P1180682.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - It Begins Our four-day trek began on a normal, somewhat grey day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221622977-3VEFELQI11M3Z6P3K3T7/P1180700.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - A Late Start We departed at 4:30PM. Not the normal start time for such a long hike, but that first day was only 3 hours, so we thought it'd be fine. And it was. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221623951-8SYQHKFJHSYDXKNVY1VJ/P1180706.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - The Calm Before The Storm That first day was calm and quiet. Grey but pleasant and dry. We'd heard that morning had been quite wet. Little did we know things were about to take a turn for the worse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221626730-482GNAKTESECJHFX3M18/P1180738.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Goodbye Views On day two we woke to thick fog that lasted for miles and miles. But we hoped it would lift. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221662127-V25IHEY02MRB4OFTAN93/P1180747.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - No Change An hour in, and still no views, the weather only getting worse by the minute. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221649923-EJ4PQF7O5MEFBNBNIFIB/P1180755.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Poor Fellow This young man had been waiting to do the Tongariro Crossing for several days, hoping for a break in the bad weather. It never came. He had no choice but to go for it and hope for an improvement. It never improved. That means he hiked the entire 12 miles without a single view of Mt. Doom, or the lava flows, or the sulphur pools. Knowing that everything around him is breathtaking and not being able to see it? Maddening, I'm sure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221652841-AMZWXHBHJQY9RDDW3BSA/P1180763.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Edge Of A Knife Heavy fog accompanied by icy rain and winds so strong you have to lean against them: these are not the conditions you want while climbing a volcanic ridge. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221659973-19IW0X6JYLHRYV0MOK17/P1180765.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Hazardous Apparently, there were volcanic hazards all around us. Just not falling down was my main concern. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221674393-2L42F0R2PYS1FH5J31MM/P1180768.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - An Emerald Pool What a glorious shot of a majestic sulphuric emerald pool cupped in a rugged volcanic landscape! (we could smell it better than see it) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446576965996-OSWDI0EXFHBY167K50DA/P1180782.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Walking On Mars Luckily, a small cloud clearing blew through and we were able to see the surrounding extraterrestrial landscape. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221678680-GQUE1U7U094WUGV5OBRX/P1180783.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Another World And over the ridge we were welcomed with a spectacular view of an old lava flow. It was like discovering another planet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221696748-CNHEV6HEJ9OQ08DC0K14/P1180784.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - An Orange Martian https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221706230-Z587WEGJDO88SXG1UG0L/P1180785.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - A Green Martian https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221718198-QSWM4KVHT6XCF6LB65IT/P1180826.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Hope Ahead Looking to the south, it appeared there may be good weather in our future. For now, we were content with the other-worldly terrain. What an amazing place to be! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221730134-MYXJ3635LVCDQHW4UZUV/P1180828.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - The Littlest Hut This was our sixth "Great Walk" of New Zealand, and Ketetahi Hut was the smallest we'd ever encountered. The bunks sat alongside the stoves. It was made that much smaller when a large group of retired Brits came marching in after sunset. It was cramped, man. Very cramped. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221723643-7NUCTI7DCFOZG6F4VINJ/P1180841.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Rain Brings Wonder On our third morning a good omen appeared in the form of a glorious rainbow. It was so close we could practically touch it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221820669-ZTSQ866TBTVCEQAJ44AY/P1180842.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - A Welcome Sign It's a rare treat to witness an entire rainbow, end to end, but to see it presented to such perfection, blazing with a come-hither glow? Unbelievable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221734659-AVT6J7OD6JLF66ZV5Y7W/P1180865.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Trail Friend Young Vicki from China tagged along with us on our third day of tramping. It was still windy outside, and we still had spats of rain, but things were looking up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566275665502-LO3YLTS3W8EA2GU676U7/P1180873.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Volcanic Growth https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221752429-IV3M9E9FQY9FY5P64II0/P1180889.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Outlook Good As the day progressed the wind and rain slowly died down. On our descent to the third hut we felt hopefully that our final day on Tongariro Northern Circuit would be a good one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221773634-XG48DWRTHXNCSI0B35NK/P1180904.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - The Largest Hut In a strange juxtaposition, we found Waihohonu Hut to be the most lavish and spacious of all the huts we've ever encountered on a "Great Walk." This large window was an excellent reading spot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566275662547-KS1BFSO8VU6WEK43BTEA/P1180910.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Sleepy Slumberer My little nook. Quite cozy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221777404-88KVYI19Y2LIMD1PU6US/P1180912.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Sunrise on Mt. Ngauruhoe Finally, a clear view of Mount Ngauruhoe. Also known as the famous Mount Doom from the "Lord of the Rings" trilogy. Our early morning start was paying off. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221783084-1JLQY23QV4QSJHOFIEU7/P1180931.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Happy Tramper Our last day on the trail was as nice as we could hope for. The sunshine brought out the beautiful purple tones in the foliage and surrounding mountains. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221857396-4DNT0C77Y8QT5BKPIGZ0/P1180934.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - The Glory Of The Trail https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221838979-DAIN0RCIURUHFNH9AXVN/P1180988.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - We Made It! Though the weather hindered our progress, we still made it through unscathed. Now on to a warm bed and a delicious meal! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566275665856-F1U3IMYB5F1AAVD8SM26/P1180999.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Thar She Blows! On our drive away from Tongariro National Park we saw volcanic fumes billowing from active cones. It's easy to forget that this area could take explosive action at any moment. In fact there was an eruption not so long ago. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1445221891438-XSTP2H46PM3X8DC9RMSP/Z_DriveToTaupo.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through - Lake Taupo Awaits On the heels of our hike, we were excited to celebrate both Valentine's Day and Katie's 36th birthday with some Thai food and Winter Olympics! (Yes, we know how to live it up). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446502819953-YZAG16UVZBESORJRGD0S/P1180650.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #32: Weathering Through The mighty house-ship protecting us from the squall https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2015/rtw-post-33-hobbits-tale monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566274253160-29XCEZTLOEE66HPAOGKI/OneRing_final.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - A Hobbit's Tale To set the mood for your Hobbiton tour, I thought I'd share a Lord of the Rings homage created during our first trip to New Zealand. Katie makes a fantastic Hobbit, don't you think? I hope she's strong enough to resist the pull of the one ring... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679181876-OMN63751YKDCTQQ6XJKZ/P1190049.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Welcome To Hobbiton https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679185919-2EGQNEDFTA11PRQQ3W27/P1190058.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Which Way Shall We Go? There are many paths to take through Hobbiton, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679186961-F0V2D8P3Z7POWU413WTI/P1190055.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - A Fine Hobbit Hole We arrive at the first of many Hobbit holes. This one being beautifully maintained and colorful, with all the details of a home: a mailbox, a flower garden, and a fence to keep out the riffraff. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566274490821-9A0NJK6P4AIPEIFQ5LAB/P1190070.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - And The Not So Fine... Each Hobbit hole, you'll soon discover, is unique. This one isn't half as welcoming as the last, but it's hard not to be charmed by the details. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679193921-X1PD4XRIEQ6VCWM9PONW/P1190072.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Fine-Tilled Soil As Bilbo once said, "Where Hobbit's hearts truly lie is in peace and quiet and good-tilled earth. For Hobbits share a love of all things that grow." This is made abundantly clear as you travel along the road and see the plentiful gardens. Yes, that's a real basket of apples, for Hobbiton has its own orchard! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566274480652-RNH3RBCQX988X90DTIO2/P1050571.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - The Garden And Bag End In the foreground you see one of the lush gardens of Hobbiton. In the background you can spy a tree rising above a hill. That hill is Bag End, the long time home of the Baggins family. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679193238-D3POCHAI9232HYXBD2KK/P1190068.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - No Mail Today This wee Hobbit was checking her mail when we passed by. She seemed happy to find it empty, for she had much to do. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566274494619-AN1KMOL6XPXPWKBDNR9B/P1190089.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - A Hobbit At Work After checking for mail, she got cracking - wood, that is. She'd already cut a wheelbarrow full of firewood by the time we waved goodbye. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679167508-Z43AUAPKENG8QNXL9EDJ/P1050575.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Gandalf And The Fireworks This is the road where, in The Fellowship of the Ring, Gandalf rides into Hobbiton and sets off his fireworks to the delight of all the little Hobbit children. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679201938-MMFMPF6JUHG9E09Z9O5O/P1190080.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - One Of Many There are 44 Hobbit holes cut into the hillside in the Shire, each distinct and colorful. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679204611-N1LJ2IKUULT3XTJU7Z6U/P1190100.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - From The Inside Out Witness two Hobbits emerging from their home, ready for a day of work and revelry. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566274482242-5X9AU8O0HANZB0IXM6QT/P1050613.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Hobbit Hole Chimneys You can't always see the holes, but you can see the odd chimney rising from the earth. A Hobbit could be living where you least expect it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566274485643-5N65AD4QMR87A5P8OOMO/P1050634.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Bag End Here is Bag End, home of Bilbo and Frodo Baggins. Great adventures start and end here. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566274487581-L143T8X5EKXCBE863VR1/P1050637.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Droppin' No Eaves This is the window that Samwise Gamgee is pulled through after eavesdropping on Gandalf and Frodo. All he heard was something about a ring, a dark lord, and the end of the world… no big deal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566274492161-39OG27Z2EW2CJM1NL85I/P1190135.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - A Well-Wisher Here, a well-wisher is dropping off information about Bilbo's upcoming 111th birthday. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679161092-PRUHXXDVDB6TM4YZ5E1S/NZ_Hobbiton_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - The Shire An overlooking view from Bag End. From here you can see the Party Tree and the Green Dragon Inn across the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566274490492-ZLODR9IHW6FU9YZF5G83/P1050641.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Follow The Path The path down from Bag End leads to Samwise Gamgee's home, the old mill, the bridge, and the very inviting Green Dragon Inn. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566274483782-PRRPDYI4RPSQ3G1G9PXS/P1050617.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Sam's Place Sam's Hobbit hole, which also happens to be the last shot in The Lord of the Rings trilogy. I'm usually crying by this point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566274485910-CHWFH01SDW3U4FQYCI0G/P1050608.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - The Party Tree Two Hobbits galavanting in front of the Party Tree getting ready for Bilbo's birthday. It's always party time in the Shire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679209326-JXXSGOSLAOSZGBBS1YBT/P1190154.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Party Business A view from the Party Tree. You can see Bag End and the beginnings of the soiree preparations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566274493763-MMDJCSV9ZA7MOZ0BU8N2/P1190171.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Time For Refreshments Let's head over to the Green Dragon Inn, shall we? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679222991-RT1HNYG4DEULVJFM9IB1/P1190180.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Fine Ale Katie has found her pint (and then some). https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679223113-31FVJZXQQ7P98GL9AM0E/P1190184.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Local Advertising As it turns out, that wood-working Hobbit's wheelbarrow gave out just as she was getting into the swing of things. But look! There's one for sale on the local posting board. Such luck! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679167518-I9XQWEKOH5KOGQ8HXTRA/NZ_Hobbiton_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - The Old Mill Looking back at Hobbiton from in front of the Green Dragon Inn you can see the old mill turning and the bridge spanning the small lake. Fun fact: they created this waterway for the films! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679157897-FYUI99YMC3EKYIEQFK5A/NZ_Hobbiton_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Welcome To The Green Dragon Inn Sit down, grab a pint and a scone, and take a load off your aching, hairy feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679228655-EMX6ZBON7RFS248CG8AA/P1190199.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - It's Time For Ginger Beer You won't have to wait long for your refreshing ginger beer drawn from tap. Delicious! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679231762-QQCU2PIA0P0YQ5OEJ3TX/P1190205.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - The Green Dragon Look over the bar and you can see a beautifully carved green dragon, the tavern's namesake. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679237586-RNF6S8F4ANLOAK18LW1F/P1190210.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Distant Relations Katie found a portrait of a distant relation - a second cousin of her great uncle on her mother's side, once removed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679237955-6IVGPQKMYQOSK76WY7FA/P1190219.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Beauty In The Details From the carvings on the walls, to the paintings hanging from them, The Green Dragon Inn is filled with details that makes it feel wonderfully authentic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679251000-4OY1AJO8N569NZAR73IM/P1190222.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - Through The Glass From inside the Green Dragon you can see the Shire and all the Hobbits, therein. A wonderful place to live, methinks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566274494519-9075YIWIQZOGZ743FAWY/P1190207.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - A Merry Hobbit After purchasing her new wheelbarrow, this sweet hobbit was seen dancing around the Green Dragon awash in merriment. (I think she had a pint too many…) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1446679227423-NKCOHD7GD6P4JO2QNLXZ/P1190194.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - At Her Leisure The Green Dragon is the type of place you want to sit in relaxation, soaking up the warm atmosphere. If only we could stay all day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566274495574-A4W4MGQ4L7UGGQTU6LW2/P1190257.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale - We Love Hobbiton! The Shire makes this Hobbit so happy, she's positively bursting with joy! We hope you enjoyed your tour and feel as joyful as she does. Ta! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1447277421451-LZS7NI74989MX13CYNW8/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #33: A Hobbit's Tale The Hobbits in their natural habitat https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2016/rtw-post-34-chick-magnets monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566272744872-QQK2VAOU5QLTAKBUY6CW/P1190715.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets Our Makeshift Couch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464128561712-D115LSL0SKMWNHDONDJD/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets Saying Goodbye To Farm Life! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464201180519-DS39QQFNTR2V9P2W2G46/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets An Olive Grove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464128334086-I70QCQR0GBUQQJNGG5FO/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets Feeding The Newborns https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464128477300-4YG8BSY91CYZY3PTWAV1/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets The Visitor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464128221205-0W4XBU0OOFVZAL9P90UC/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets Weed Eradication! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464127358269-E4OR26FC8Z8KAT23V646/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets Cape Reinga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464127625813-73S6FGFK1NPE3MU0E75W/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets Our Big Catch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464127290116-1VD7FKIHU7XALTDVCLZH/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets Ninety Mile Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464127763646-ALLLJG3S1T2L6YH81W0I/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets WWOOFing Heaven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464127844939-9FB1Z5DMUETISO8ALSIQ/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets Little Gardeners Lending A Hand https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121885644-7PMKWYQGPCLCAXROH8QR/NZ_NinetyMileBeach_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Ninety Mile Beach To the right you'll see the bus that took us on a beach tour of Ninety Mile Beach. As you can imagine, the name is descriptive of the beach itself. Nothing but flat sand for 90 miles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121885713-5F3Y28BZWB4H3HQ1BI5T/NZ_NinetyMileBeach_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Beach Comber https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566272862480-U0HXGN2AA86CZU4T1931/P1190402.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Walking On Air Katie is defying gravity at Tapotupotu Bay while on our Cape Reinga tour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121884777-WQSRC37GOV6BMKZYRJ92/NZ_CapeReinga_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Cape Reinga The northern tip of New Zealand. Interesting fact - this isn't the TRUE northernmost point of the country. That's the northeastern tip, but Cape Reinga is generally considered the northern point. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566272938453-N2A2JOKVEQSWXATJQHW5/P1190429.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Northern Lass At Cape Reinga, you can see the sands of Ninety Mile Beach behind me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566272938325-UBX8HEQL9OIJXQ1QTLW1/P1190456.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Tasman Meets Pacific Here, the glowing hues of blue meld as the Tasman Sea mingles with the Pacific Ocean. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566272938940-VKTJWNNPBOXC1YRK9Y24/P1190465.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - How Far To Home? From this point, we'd need to travel 10,479 kilometers to get back home to Los Angeles. I think we'll stick with traveling a while longer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566272940322-OOWNW5O4BHQAXXHKARNJ/P1190472.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Lighting The Way The Cape Reinga Lighthouse was built in 1941. They've taken good care of it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566272941184-85JPCB9GA1DZG8XILPPK/P1190478.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Descending To The Underworld "Reinga" means underworld in Maori. This is where the souls cross the sea to reach the motherland. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121902140-C4PK8AD82GVSYQYG838W/P1190511.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Gone Fishin' Our launching point for Graeme's fishing torpedo. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566272780451-JEVNU69S14ZXG3K6ITJP/1654235_10151936953954109_1917853798_n.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - The Tokerau Reaper Graeme is known as the Tokerau Reaper - known for his master fisherman skills. Boom! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121900662-4T1ZFYPYMOCOQ7N9RBYB/P1190490.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - The Torpedo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121902718-LH8N5TZTNCU3WGZBAMKU/P1190497.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Baiting The Lines As the torpedo pulled the line out to see, Brenda and I baited the 25 lines with squid. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121903370-S425PFBNQBOZBKSRONEN/P1190521.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Waiting For A Bite https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121905749-BSKQAT3WCTHEIKR3VP0S/P1190553.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - One Fine Snapper One single fish for 50 baited hooks. A delicious red snapper. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121892777-XE3F4WAB953BXHBI7E41/NZ_WWOOF_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - WWOOFer Heaven Our cottage to the left and the beautiful farm laid out before it. Such bliss! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121908424-Y8HBN6HGNR79L5SWMA3B/P1190563.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Our Humble Home The interior of the milk-shed-turned-cottage. We were so grateful to have the place entirely to ourselves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121907648-0RDE6Y7UZBFKRDUX2F89/P1190560.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Hi-Fi Sci-Fi To keep us entertained: X-Files on VHS!! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566273138566-FTBVVU75C9MIO2R5TKMZ/P1190698.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Time To Work https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464128658316-KBKQYDDQ0K7Q7QYY08QZ/P1190691.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Digging In https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121925444-NVWXFXOJJYMWIO7HFARD/P1190683.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Helpful Gardeners A mother hen and her chicks were always close by, anxious to grab any grubs we pulled up from the ground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121897387-LHU4N0326YY28ZUI70UL/NZ_WWOOF_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - A Point Of Pride We both felt a great deal of satisfaction each day as the weeds were cleared and the dirt was exposed. Katie was a weeding machine! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121917286-MCPD9V6FJVRJDGVXBH0T/P1190637.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Alice Had A Little Lamb After our failed attempt at letting the sheep graze through the weedy garlic patch, I carried this little lamb out of the enclosure. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121921734-ES9Q8DE63L0DL37S4WHS/P1190669.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Closing Up The Shop Here I am, closing the gate to the garlic patch at the end of a work day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121914058-ANT113J7IOQLG5J8TKMO/P1190587.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - After Work Walks When we were done with our weeding we'd sometimes wander the grounds and take in the views. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121910758-RIW6LHLMF4O8S4MSRNUU/P1190564.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - An Olive Grove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566273140920-T4FIQH77ASED68ZYIAR6/P1190615.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - View From The Cottage After work we'd wash up and relax on our stoop. A very relaxing view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121915205-T1THWTLIGVPCIW8HB97Q/P1190604.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Precious Jen named this young chicken Precious. She was a friendly little one. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121937986-K4QVBZTXW1SDOKJ94BZH/P1190739.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Precious Takes A Knee Precious was happy to get up close and personal whenever I fed the chickens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121935074-0YHHAIVI3K345FBNJ2ZI/P1190734.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - A New Brood This little family was found halfway through our week of WWOOFing outside of the chicken coup. I was happy to grab some food for the newborns.   https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121934763-FS1G09OWNCUR4YN0YYH3/P1190737.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Feeding The Newborns When we weren't weeding I was with the chickens. Katie can attest to this. But how could I resist these adorable little fluff-balls? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121919606-FKFUHVMEZS5T6XVA2SJW/P1190668.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Learning The Ropes These newborn chicks were so new to this world they didn't know how to eat! They just stood there, confused. Mother hen showed them how it was done. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566273139692-RWN7HB7DWZ4WMZABW4T5/P1190709.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Making Progress https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121929947-ULOALCEPD3V5LBAWXOYL/P1190713.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Wheeling Out The Weeds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121911445-ES1FRIENTQY2SHV4F30S/P1190575.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Cottage At Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566273140310-U8HQC2F1FJ02DWDBS6NK/P1190715.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Makeshift Couch We used extra foam mattresses to create this makeshift couch for comfort, which we needed, because night was when the creepie-crawlies would jump out! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121921205-IS4R7RZLLML40T8JA2LK/P1190675.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - The Visitor You can see the faint outline of a visiting possum scratching at the door. It took us by surprise! We didn't let him in. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121932159-Z14RSHJY8ZGJD1131LIL/P1190718.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - The Finished Product The garlic patch after we did all our weeding. It used to be solid green, so we made great progress. I wished we could've stayed to finish it out. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1464121938006-RXSEJO638QO4ZISTZG3V/P1190749.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets - Happy Farmers We said a sad farewell to the olive grove and garlic patch. We knew we'd miss this peaceful time. Great memories were made here! (We won't miss the drop toilet, though) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566272731312-LALMSS1JCFPTBILJNJK8/P1190615.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #34: Chick Magnets Outside Our Front Door https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2016/rtw-post-35-the-power-the-passion-the-dorks monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472975327920-HEPOALCNNDJ1KS4XOXHM/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. Dorks Supreme! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973956490-STJIBZZHHTM4EG0F3ICU/NZ_BethellsBeach_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - Bethells Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973877333-2TJNCDPFURQO1ZNOB96P/P1200238.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - Beach Combing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566272054041-G68QQHIQAN3IXP6A1REG/P1190888.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - Leaving Our Mark https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973841181-0KVBVGTUWHFAKIZUZCXZ/NZ_BethellsBeach_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - Katie On The Rocks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973845104-Y3XUFAWD0FFYZ65EAN4U/NZ_BethellsBeach_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - Shadow Figures To the right of the shot you can see Katie and me waving with excitement, thrilled to be back on Bethells Beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973865036-IM5EM1X1V7M9139FMX29/NZ_BethellsBeach_28.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - Location Scouting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973867803-UB51IHW4E6O9GAUAB362/P1200027.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - Sea Cave This was actually a sea tunnel. The very one I cracked my head on. The ceiling is quite low, even for a shorty like me. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566272058149-1I8A8PBWMPVDA85XI46M/P1200040.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - War Wounds It seemed appropriate that I was bleeding while running around pretending to be Xena. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973877873-7YERGKGYCT0TF7XLFC4K/P1200212.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - Traveling Inland This wash leads to a lake that's tucked into the bend of a black sand blow just off shore. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973870646-STMU9Z487V67D2ZP18XU/P1200144.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - Searching For The Perfect Shot We traveled all around the area looking for the best locations and backdrops. That was the best part - getting to thoroughly explore one of our favorite places in the world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973871332-SVIOD5KIO4MYPZ38V1BC/P1200142.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - Dorks Supreme! We are unashamed in our dorkiness! It was so much fun to wield our "swords" all around Bethells Beach. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973847433-76WZPY7VWTL3PP7ELH3T/NZ_BethellsBeach_14.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - Admiring The View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973856235-ULUUCX742XHKGSKTTEN7/NZ_BethellsBeach_16.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - A Quick Dip We made time to take a quick dip in the local lake. One of the reasons we love Bethells so much - you get the sea, the sand dunes, the lake, all wrapped into one! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973864228-X8XYL5XL9T399ET3L5TQ/P1190971.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - Pure Joy! Katie often says Bethells Beach is her favorite place on the planet. You can see she really means it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973859633-MKOIT2J5YOU41XOR9FTU/P1190969.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - Sunset Jump https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973881499-GO4BSW9MTZZAOE9I286M/P1200280.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - We're Losing Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973866977-XGXZ53Z9NQZFG640KFX1/P1190973.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - Last Shot Of The Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472973880663-O9QMBJHV3OJZCYT31S7D/P1200285.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. - That's A Wrap! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472975259581-5OKYA3PSEZTEPKIO49NE/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. Location Scouting https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472975028461-1G1X5B0ZQ7LMYL10SG36/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. Light and Shadow on Bethells Beach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566272031718-2H49LHUUIEXNEQYZEH92/P1200040.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. Suffering For My Art https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1472975106078-H91RISLB29ZVY1JFMZ1N/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #35: The Power. The Passion. The Dorks. Being One With Bethells https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2017/rtw-post-36-bali-ho monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1496172918713-IM682T697TE5SYQ5HTLD/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! Cremation Ceremony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566263946772-FWJB7T3QVOGJ7V7A3GS5/36_P1210108.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! Field Of Greens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566263800947-MM1BAE6KNKG1WWDYPQTE/03_P1200511.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! No Filter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566263907253-Z1H833KOLWIG1PYCPOZU/27_P1200920.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! Flame Throwers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566263785395-UXTT151BGKH93UB96Z27/02_P1200500.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! Wayan's Homestay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566263852251-677MQAWW5INJL913E4EW/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! Encroaching Jungle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566263973982-9OP7KSJT8EFQ6870RNT1/01_P1200497.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Our Villa Doorway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566263980408-CX085SQ5PBZ3D6MT4SEI/03_P1200511.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - No Filter As you can see, the moisture in the jungle air provided plenty of soft focus to our photos. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566263982186-8R40GYEQNS1TO3UJHKCZ/01.1_P1200802.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Morning Motors Our young chauffeurs driving us to Wayan's homestay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566263987468-VKLX08E4A2LSA7URTOIF/02_P1200500.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Wayan's Homestay This is where we had breakfast every morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566263991604-XY2TVX91N2X28BFJ7YRO/02.1_P1200812.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Ayu's Pancakes Ayu used natural color to turn our pancakes green. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566263995881-GOBXMTNVNO4W9OA2HKGR/04_P1200549.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Sarong Fitting In order to enter the water temple every adult needed to be wearing a sarong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264003022-DWA7MKYZ5OT43LCQ2EUN/05_P1200559.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Water Blessings Here, Hindus bathe themselves in purified waters and ask for blessings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1495571806948-IQ1UGVUHPE5O8PNTXRZ5/06_Indonesia_Bali_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Tirta Empul The sacred water temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264173086-32WALK4WT1ZWR9GUP5KA/07_P1200563.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Encroaching Jungle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264179782-ZRSIG0LJTZPP1HXS7FPW/13_P1200685.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - A Surreal Sight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264173839-45K00UXULV70KW7JMM0W/08_P1200584.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Offerings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264174377-MQ8E47OGN4SOTRYOVT1I/09_P1200602.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Kecak Dance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264175850-KW708JG62B9RXEBM64WL/10_P1200659.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Kumbhakarna This is the giant stone statue guarding the entrance to the monkey forest. Quite foreboding! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264183645-FBNYP43Y09N5N84N6R0Y/14_P1200690.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Guarding Territory https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264188025-DRSMQSO40FKBH4UCKZPP/12_P1200655.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Peanut Delivery! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264194070-4I1GE3NX7CVR5XF78653/15_P1200697.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Still As A Stump https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1496170333177-OQ9NHMXDMTF38OKXHAGY/17_Indonesia_Bali_05.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Sanctuary Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1496170331805-E2ERY4B6VKAR21GFNDIK/19_Indonesia_Bali_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Hindu Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264357563-EUP90QRX0YFXD61L81OJ/19.1_P1200883.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Our Friendly Hosts Chris and his family https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264359083-CIOEZ1ISHP3JUS4NQRSX/20_P1200830.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Gorgeous Setting The Barong and Kris dance didn't need set decorations when performing in an ancient temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264359625-3RVND6MFAVMUF4SDKVMM/21_P1200832.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - A Colorful Creation Watching the staccato movements of the dancers was otherworldly. Their physical control was impressive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264363205-MG6EBYYIJYJWZ30PONZ4/22_P1200823.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Hanuman's Pajamas With the exception of Hanuman, the monkey God, on the left, all the costumes were elaborately detailed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264360761-5NEV1D49I1LP4QKR8RPD/23_P1200839.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - The Bad Guy It seems dastardly villains always have wicked moustaches. It crosses cultures! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264364465-Z8WPI6SOHZX0YPVGGRDG/18_P1200766.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Ubud Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264385228-E1BN84MLXKKN3XAZ5M3J/24_P1200894.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Angel Baby Athea was the sweetest baby we've ever been around. So angelic! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264385614-0F1DCENSVECJMAHEOCNU/25_P1200910.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Fire Dance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264385542-T5RFTXEEPF37G9157OWJ/26_P1200915.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Boys To Men Many young men and boys were part of the Kecak fire dance. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264385966-PJFSEG2GAMDEA6H9KFLD/27_P1200920.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Flame Throwers The raw pyrotechnics were mesmerizing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264387556-BYCIM5E9TWT55CJI6P7L/28_P1200938.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Honoring The Deceased This is one of the carriers the village people transported the deceased within. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264387406-1WLFK89YM8605KCSH8QN/29_P1200945.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Leaving Breadcrumbs They circle the town center three times so that the spirit may find its way back home. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264388638-I8IEW3M0SR9MS2TV3XHV/30_P1200946.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Funeral Parade The mood was festive at the funeral, celebrating life rather than filling with sorrow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1496170348809-WUO1824KDKLCITOO47UD/31_Indonesia_Bali_13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Cremation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1496170347158-V7TU2NRXYY9HJLX28UN4/32_Indonesia_Bali_14.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Pura Bratan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264874887-KBIZLVK21418DVN8OVVJ/34_Indonesia_Bali_28.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Rice Fields https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264881022-4DCME9LIAPELGC21SMPR/35_P1210103.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Part Of The Landscape https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1496170352540-FKKUE5G6ZG8E6424V955/33_Indonesia_Bali_26.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Rural Bali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264925475-11ZWI2EY4UMQ8KX0L3JC/36_P1210108.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Happy Travelers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264927303-UDILFVV19UTQBWBWKNVY/37_P1210140.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - A Sanur Fisherman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566264925843-TPIQLGW3WBG4CDGGIZCA/38_P1210161.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! - Goodbye Bali You can see southern Bali in this photo we took from the plane as we flew away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566263836498-HOHII90L25N07IT8GUYG/05_P1200559.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! Blessings At The Water Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566263928444-NL60I9B7PJTZUYD05SJN/29_P1200945.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! Balinese Funeral - Walking With The Village https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1496172482048-KZGB6PAWSC4WNDUKB0Q6/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! Tirta Empul - Sacred Water Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1496173011857-OM0RGW1LZEQZIU3X113W/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! Pura Bratan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566263867463-SOR2KMAZGBEH4YXS5H0L/12_P1200655.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! Peanut Delivery! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566263819242-CH1KDEKWMW0C0J7BFPFR/01.1_P1200802.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #36: Bali Ho! 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We were happy to experience Borobudur the proper way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261417056-MHCEL587CJCXJHQF3K0C/Boro_14.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Feeling The Energy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261417861-OAS5UCJZZ9HNPE8MG82B/Boro_15.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Ascending The Path To Enlightenment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261418277-0JPB7RYOIQF2AXDXK0FR/Boro_16.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Peaceful Monks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261419068-8N8TZVS9LE00N4WNJBP8/Boro_17.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Etched In Stone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1507512706328-VFAISTW5FERHYM0RJZJP/Boro_18.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Bas-Relief The life and times of Buddha. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1507512708455-LV1JSS3V2SG98F3E99KL/Boro_19.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - At The Top https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261589461-94CR87JTHXZY23E4AHTT/Boro_21.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Jungles Of Java https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261602984-F667MFGUI6HFAN2FPU5Q/c_Pram_01.1.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Prambanan Largest Hindu temple complex in Indonesia. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261589324-DHISWE7KOFBM8BJT6B7C/Boro_22.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - An Instant Superstar Tales of my fame have obviously reached every corner of the earth. Or I'm just oddly pale. It could go either way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261603387-IUYTS5PXHWOIFC77IMVY/c_Pram_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Points Of Beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261591186-9GW7VMLAG6XIJR1RX8TO/Boro_23.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Space Buddha! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261604030-41PBZUUQEEBE43P7RGDN/c_Pram_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Temple To Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1507512735652-NIR3VNBAPN7N0U6ZI6M9/c_Pram_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Worth The Heat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261591069-9XUCU28LGXBL0D8XX94C/Boro_24.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Headless Buddhas The head of Buddha is a prized artifact that thieves have pilfered from the temple for centuries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261759517-X5XKODRG6CUE7XS19X5P/c_Pram_05Brahma.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Brahma This was the room where we felt a heaviness in the air. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261762687-3M4HL53JMI4CXDOQ5VCF/c_Pram_06Vishnu.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Vishnu https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1507512737575-4ZZKBB5EMLOFNPAW352Z/c_Pram_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Diminshed Splendor I imagine that Prambanan would've been quite the sight to behold when it was completed. We were happy to see what has remained standing all these many years. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261832073-A6ZOKWKJFKX6R2MNJMI2/c_Pram_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - What Kind Of Zone?? I'm not sure what they were getting at with this sign. I just hope the "diarea" zone wasn't literally where we were standing. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261835865-ZE956F1G7TBDFZ1XU0XS/c_Pram_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Hmmmmm.... The "diarea" zone sign was near this hole. What do you think it all means??? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261839450-K9HZ0RWNBVABH33D3HG3/Boro_25.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - An Asian Standard Introducing the squat toilet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261856600-KDASLKN6HFTNV3CPCW61/d_Jak_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - The National Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261856513-7P9IQM7SRAAYZZSTMYWJ/d_Jak_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Ganesha This statue is of Ganesha, a Hindu deity known for removing obstacles and bringing prosperity, this is why you often see images of Ganesha in Hindu-owned businesses. We have a wooden carving of Ganesha on our wall, so it was nice to see such cool pieces about Ganesha at the museum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261857629-V927VMQA63F9RTEUC0H1/d_Jak_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Have You Seen An Elephant Around? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566261857385-A7FJWY5N1W95V2QIV6Q1/d_Jak_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Map Of Indonesia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1507512761588-PMPCLQBE9L9WICF6AAYQ/d_Jak_05.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Awaiting Players A gamelan band of instruments, shadow puppets, trees of life on either side - this setup is just waiting for a full-blown theatrical performance! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566262026180-5GTNM4FW31TPUP9N1F9E/d_Jak_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Shadow Puppets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566262028981-GWM9UK9NIRYICE1SHB5C/d_Jak_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Three-Dimensional Puppets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566262034368-N30J7AYUW1N8WODLFATU/d_Jak_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Life-Like Puppets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566262046726-A5EZP8HEM8J2CBOZBQR4/d_Jak_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Life-Size Puppets https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566262046741-RO0ZD3Y0Q6NKVUDQGMQM/d_Jak_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Larger-Than-Life Puppets! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566262047711-9L7AATPWGFBYMXHEG3TN/d_Jak_13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Working The Joints https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566262047265-JU4O3V03GWXV8W7DM1ZT/d_Jak_14.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer - Puppet Actor/Tour Guide Here's our impromptu tour guide showing us his father's puppets. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566260921408-5FZSYFVCQ5QD5C6T2BFB/a_yogya_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer Shower/Toilet Combo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566260940981-Z91JSEWOJJU34Y3NNYR0/Boro_4.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #37: A Call To Prayer Lotus Floating On Clouds https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2018/rtw-post-38-i-sing-of-singapore monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565824064091-RP9OET82Q7YZ26I88G99/05_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore Chinatown https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565824140757-V4CT2140RR6LV75DGDZS/12_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore Buddhist Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565824162315-CE8D5PTN5HEU553OXKGP/18_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore Indian Couture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527979830689-6B8OSVFF01JXKC1K3H0R/33_Singapore.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore Smile For The Camera https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527979775093-F9F6AAIF0AX182ZD6M33/51_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore Goodnight Singapore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565823732481-7KWF9CJD9CRZGRC2857F/04_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore Food Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565821739641-2SSECWUC0ETU43281787/01_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Kinetic Rain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527977031566-49PV0OI3MU7XKTANDJMH/02_Singapore.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Subway For The Win https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565821842191-5FBOCTDPDO2JOAPIVWJL/03_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - No Durian! 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Katie loves Tintin, so it was kind of exciting to find this store outside of our hostel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565822582877-UMLJTKIYJUOA9QD1CO47/06_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Chinatown's Hindu Temple Sri Mariamman Temple, a Hindu temple that lives in Chinatown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565822582780-DATE8JFD2PRORYK8M9O6/07_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Hindu Ceremony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565822584476-F13J8PVNP57M042G2TXM/08_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Gods On Display https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565822584406-3UGSDVBDO79TU87A23PH/09_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Durian For Sale https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565822589132-00XA8XZ519G4ECM9WE4P/10_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - A Taste Of Durian Durian tasted like it smelled, a fruity foot. And I’m not talking about “fruit by the foot,” the kid’s snack. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565822588214-BNP88Z2K8TDBOHUG1LXD/11_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Auspicious Inscriptions There’s a high amount of Chinese immigrants in Singapore, many of which still believe in auspicious inscriptions above doors and mystical Chinese medicines, according to Benji. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565822589135-4BK5G1HXPWUJWHHS3XD8/12_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Buddhist Temple This is the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple and Museum. And yes, it houses what they believe to be Buddha’s tooth! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565822593231-WJZ4HG8ADQIDQ1MEE15X/13_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Buddhist Beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565822589911-AH563SSG0E8OJKKI4HCO/14_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Fine Embroidery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565822591097-S64ICS3YJ1BNBWNV907N/15_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Maxwell Road Our favorite food market to visit in Singapore! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565822592618-5CIDZ6N0UM80AIFQ72TK/16_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Chicken Rice! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527977044718-66E6ZX2LFE15OIRUH0D9/16.2_Singapore.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Chinatown At Night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565822887369-BWZ6OU54LANTXWJ9YBSB/17_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Drying Laundry Space is limited in Singapore, so people dry their clothes “on the line” - as in on a pole that hangs out their windows! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527977048395-6X1YDS2CY994MW354864/18.1_Singapore.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Little India Is Spicy! The myriad spices for sale in Little India. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565822950224-029I6H8UDVWPBKJO8RX9/18_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Indian Couture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565822950450-2AS9RZKASOS25YKRKFH8/19_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Little India Architecture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527977058868-MZCX8J23SIR9L6W480R8/21_Singapore.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - A Golden Opportunity Gold jewelry is extremely popular in Indian culture, and we learned how different pieces of jewelry mark special occasions in one’s life. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527977058472-L68ATV4EI56DDAPWH4TO/22_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Fish Market! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565823047365-4MIXYYAW8OL1C9EJ2UDV/24_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - The Singapore Zoo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527977067317-X87BGGPR8SUTW9VC6GXZ/26_Singapore.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - White Tiger Swimming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527977063668-VNJDLNQQN5X4S8LVHTQH/27_Singapore.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Polar Bear Cooling Off https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527977067847-WLK8TAVU7VL2IIICFOKQ/28_Singapore.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - A Zebra Brunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527977070320-FKZLNSGFFKU66M07JAQR/29_Singapore.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - King Of The Cats https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527977072756-IWDUE56LN505GKCRFQ8D/31_Singapore.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - 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RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Marina Bay Sands This hotel was gargantuan and made me feel like I was on an alien planet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527977090909-Y8RMZROHVAB2ZVAU24MA/42_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Singpore Skyline https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527977092823-1HF9BNJERZA6WS6F5285/45_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - I Light https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565823322961-K9OQ8UBYQNV8R9YL2AAT/55_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - An Evening Flower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565823360166-QJJXV8BX9NTV9M8KUBF6/41_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Marina Bay Water Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527977089586-S7OYTAU833GU7ZJ7G1Y7/43_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Gardens By The Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527977095519-PPQRD414PIGHMUA23QAM/44_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - "Super Trees" https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565823457100-4VKPD2VN64GOPSAIO1VN/56_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Walking Above The Trees These beautiful walkways took us around and through Gardens By The Bay. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565823525805-RT44O39PLQ0CNKAIKJTK/53_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Living In Star Trek https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565823536073-ME2S9HU7FVW47HEULITO/52_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Fantastical Forest Here Katie lies, like an insect on the forest floor. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527977102124-T7DDCHJ1WUMDZ3KCCXTU/51_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore - Goodnight Singapore https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565824092316-504H1LC2X0YWT7QRDPTT/08_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore Hindu Gods https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1527979714520-XD1ZRZYHDHYXYK1NJNMG/43_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore Gardens By The Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565823705634-MHHS27296HHD8E4AG5X2/01_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore Kinetic Rain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565824112070-HWTZIM7YAAG3YIWU2D99/16_Singapore.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #38: I Sing Of Singapore Chicken Rice https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2019/rtw-post-39-wats-up-bangkok monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1564551059581-FDUG7035SGJLIP5DFLY7/120.jpg Alice In Traveland - 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Gorgeous Stupas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565811626582-U7U0ZX6Z21LS8WO6R7FN/70.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! Jim Thompson House https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1564550744770-NYOV058N72F1HL34QE76/49.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! Erawan Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810644373-LEPGOUIGLTGB3U9GV35G/01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Bangkok View A view from our Airbnb rental. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1564548560154-TBJ0M56TPKFVXFL4M2WD/02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Tiny Home Our tiny home with the tiny couch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810688348-IS2OCSYHXPAH8SPGVNP2/11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - River Ride One of the local boats we took up river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810702537-6DHLTU7XD11C4WGZLWKG/13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - The Grand Palace A view of the Grand Palace temple complex with a squid-like kite flying overhead. Trippy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810836192-VKGRTS0JUT49ZIHBG6SN/15.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - In The Grip Of Bangkok https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810836144-UPIHFMAFGV0WTENW9A73/16.0.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - For Good Luck https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810836796-DX75JR6V9XHOZ37XBKX4/16.5.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Golden Symmetry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810841814-IEFWC0CYNYP1E6OVLVMZ/17.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Half-Human Heroine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810838688-KV01O171V8T3KIBW6WSX/18.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Golden Guardians https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810839597-V2LST9OV0C99NE1K907L/21.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Quite The Security Guard! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810840648-RU9XWPKP6JTZL2J1RL0A/23.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Blending In https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810841523-WDB3FB81RBJ013VMAE5N/24.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Gorgeous Mural https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810847235-ZJ0BLD5BJLM55DHW02NN/27.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Gorgeous Stupas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810845795-01WX06IUFYO03CWE3TR7/28.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Chanting Monks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810847810-ZWN1T1D1LFTPG8P3BWL4/31.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Recumbent Buddha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810847926-FHIU4XPLWAO0YMXMC13I/32.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Half A Football Field! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810849575-JXTD8YXQTS0O4FYDGKR5/33.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - This Little Piggy... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810848733-66YRRA4VDF0ODXK87H4N/35.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Wat Arun https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810849682-P6K2HF08N76RFG7AD5L0/36.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Hold Tight The stairs on Wat Anun were so steep you could practically climb them like ladders. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810850399-T7N0C1OVQX98OJ0WWMOP/37.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Porcelain Flower An example of the broken tiles reconfigured as ornamental flowers decorating Wat Arun. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810852504-QLYLX9QF3UF7JAEYHXW6/40.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Enjoying The View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810851378-9VYRZQ2F65P9ZIC4RACM/41.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Khao San Road Cheap food was easy to find on Khao San Road. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810852353-HMKX8YNZ2O99G3OCADPA/43.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Tom Yum Soup With just a fan to cool us, we still enjoyed our spicy meal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565810853040-7UX8PKOQ1RF0W6XQ9YRM/46.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Hmmmmm.... The highly recommended crab curry meal. It was an interesting culinary experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1564548573073-3E55Z8LGD9578FLKRSOC/47.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Mega Mall One of the block-long shopping malls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1564548575413-73GIHLQF335Y0UYUK3LS/49.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Erawan Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565811143642-HUEGDHOO49F2IMLW4IV9/51.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Chatuchak Market Embracing lighter attire. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565811141774-N5SNU25AN3BEI9THVDGC/52.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Boots, Anyone? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565811142543-NSA2JOJZVE9ZHJIK4UZF/53.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Yum! Who could resist trying chocolatey bread?! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565811143539-L25WL2MGIG45WLHMFOCN/54.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - The Perfect Thai Tea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565811144446-S4FSP3IY5JM889X6Y1AI/70.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Jim Thompson House https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1564548580551-CH3UKQNWXTEGXUSFGZBU/71.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - She Dislikes Broken Things Our tour guide who pointed out every broken item at the Jim Thompson House and laughed at the “pee pee pot”. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1564548582588-EQMUO2DHI683JP4CDPRK/75.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - A Silk Weaver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565811268381-SRMDUG2MVPKIH2OZUFSF/102.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Allied Forces War Memorial Cemetery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1564548588180-22O0BTW88PK34TW0GT2C/103.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - JEATH War Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565811311943-YWKI0IH8OBT1UGP01W60/104.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - POW Hut https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1564548585871-HSYJ8OXJ3YDUZ1MKUYSE/105.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Undetonated Bomb https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1564548587814-Q2C8U1FFCYDKQCIJAYC8/106.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Long Boat Transport https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565811350863-XV39Z31GZ1GA1BSXZW9G/107.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Riding The River Kwai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1564548589510-PBHPYI1ZO9CXJSNJCZQP/120.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Bridge On The River Kwai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1564548589965-BV8AEJT84R1BFV9PPA54/121.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Looking Upriver https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1564548593684-63NUYH4NVQU6H27BJAID/123.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Bridge Walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1564548595012-2XLPX3W4WVJT8ES546I4/124.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - See The Sweat? Look closely and you can see how sweaty my neck is. Yeah, it was damn hot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1564548596187-OBWFPBC0RV9YA4VYYGIN/125.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! - Railway Adventure https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565811607420-5DEH55JGDGG328CBXMRC/51.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #39: Wats Up, Bangkok! Embracing Lighter Attire https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2019/rtw-post-40-chiang-mai-oh-my monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565807108824-EGPZ6SAM0T3A25U762MF/P1240085.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! Wat Chedi Luang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565466816071-9V7MCLGLYM0G4JK34EML/ChiangMai_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! Our Balcony View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565807219217-IY8HG9J5JQRJDMUBB6TD/P1240068.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Our Balcony View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565807625361-XBO23XPP5TE9NADJ3PU1/P1230178.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Thailand Temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565807703041-W7S9HFVXDXWY57KYP6DM/P1230145.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Wild Protectors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565807736505-MOH6WW2Y73KY3PPI5P20/P1240085.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Wat Chedi Luang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565807875482-28PI7LDQS771ND2V49UG/P1230129.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Buddhist Temple Entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565807904991-KTQVNF4LNP223ICZHOXQ/P1240104.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Spiritual Atmosphere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565807941921-TIH4WX7H4RY7HHVRF3H2/P1230208.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Buddhist Prayers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565807973665-I3T724P2DTGAO8WGLWOI/P1240096.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Monks At Prayer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565807998894-LN9NYAYZSQK5V80Y5EAF/P1230193.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Cooking Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565808025426-1U7E4WEEZZMMRO5SJ7ML/P1230219.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Songkran Splash This boy was blasting every car and motorbike that passed him. No one was safe! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565466504439-YCDGP6CKJ6T7HVEMS26W/ChiangMai_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Watching The Festivities After our outing getting soaked from head to toe, we watched some of the fun from our balcony. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565808078607-193ZF3XT0GKRG0AREJ4B/P1230260.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Chiang Mai Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565466501896-0ZXW5DQIES0KKQRAYKA1/ChiangMai_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Night Market The view of the Night Market from our room. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565808112720-4W5FLMBHP18NPTQYA4LV/P1230276.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Mango Sticky Rice Our first taste of this classic dessert. It was out of this world! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565808144659-N6U96NHT78MQU4XF3G33/P1230282.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Young Entreprenuer I’m sure this little kid wasn’t selling the wares, but with that calculator in front of her, it was quite the image! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565808177087-6K7MOQEJEJKMRYJF79D6/P1230291.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Dumplings! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565808196310-7L24Y7F1E7WN3UWAXC5I/P1230292.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Crunchy Crickets! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565808225637-AKH6Y1XLBU9092RL3SMF/P1230293.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Live Music We could hear these little girls singing from down the block. When you watch them you can see they have a flair for the dramatic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565808255436-UBJQVLKSZ4AVMRL0TVN4/P1240126.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Ancient Moat The ancient moat that surrounds Chiang Mai’s old city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565808282617-9L4Y1N63LZIYOB81Y0LU/P1240149.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! - Off We Go! Excited to be off to Elephant Nature Park! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1565808414062-XN3D5VYCE8GHKORJYY0M/P1230219.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #40: Chiang Mai, Oh My! Songkran Splash! https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2019/rtw-post-41-never-ride-an-elephant monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566361866600-S774WY9ZN6HER25NH530/P1230697.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget Meeting Tilly! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566361702341-72XT4V2BM0JXI8KGN8Z4/P1230601.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget Evening Fanta Break https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566361511611-IKGO2SURQT30J9WKR1NQ/ElephantNaturePark_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget Our Daily View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357496587-9TZI2GP5M509DY8UHXJP/P1230705.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Elephant Nature Park https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357544783-0JMZ7991I0UC5LWVKMII/P1230728.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Made In The Shade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357542252-BTUZP05ZF4CWTEN5ZSLX/P1230687.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Elephant And Mahout https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357494840-A58KPV0Y5LI88UZ09CZ5/P1230679.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Elephant Herd https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357525482-IC9VCCVMGSC99SX5SUCI/ElephantNaturePark_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Exploring The Parkland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357497530-Q0B3YX53T399X5QAH87R/P1230749.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Elephant Walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357495812-YRVB2ARF2PKXBTE3E8O4/P1230697.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Meeting Tilly! We met Tilly, the elephant with the stunted back leg, on our first day at ENP. I loved her coloring and thought the way she tucked her back leg was so precious. Tilly was my favorite elephant at ENP. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357543155-R80FJYIQITRPNZ78FPK6/P1230693.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - The Tilly Tuck Here’s how Tilly tucked her back leg when it wasn’t in use. So adorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357498414-FQH6BM0I7B87S8YJ2SHF/P1230769.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - A River Runs Through It Elephant Nature Park wouldn’t be the elephant preserve it is without the river that runs along the its edge. The elephants need to be near water to bathe, play, and stay cool. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357538338-650DPBD9VU0NMHQGXNDU/P1230506.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Elephant Bath Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357529673-KKP6N5CW8G594COB3M4U/ElephantNaturePark_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Elephant Feeding Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357491672-XM8X3LCQ5PG972D8U68Q/P1230539.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Two Watermelon Lovers I love watermelon. So do elephants. At ENP it’s all reserved for them. I was totally fine with that since I got to feed it to them! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357492483-S0P3XTKNND96C56POT6Q/P1230563.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - What? No More Melon? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357500682-DXPX332HMSYYUG0X3P4U/P1230386.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Food Preparation Bananas, pumpkins, watermelon, corn - we prepped lots of food for the elephants. This was a fun task because it was straightforward and in the shade. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357548034-6GCAWVMWW6HTZLP4FI93/P1230967.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Pumpkin Scrubbing I believe these were a form of pumpkin, and we needed to give them a good scrub before they were ready for elephant consumption. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357549154-ZM5424U907PTVY2GEX75/P1230528.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Mashing Banana Here we mashed the banana, rice husks and cornmeal to make the banana balls. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357548759-7DELVAJ8WZ591IBTNFIT/P1230987.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Banana Ball! The finished product, ready to serve. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357501759-9EGM1PYLFYRXZFUKMD59/P1240033.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Poop Scoop Katie is scooping the elephant dung inside one of the elephant enclosures. At night the elephants are brought to these large enclosures to sleep and keep them out of trouble. As you can imagine, there’s “loads” to clean up come morning. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357502742-2AFSLNPTXNYMEGFNEV4Y/P1240042.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Poo Pile You’ve never seen a larger pile of poo in your life. At ENP they use it for fertilizer, which grows the food, feeds the volunteers and elephants and then reenters the cycle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357522072-3RR2392NO9567W6ISTSJ/ElephantNaturePark_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Livestock We felt like human livestock in the back of this truck as we traveled to the nearby farm to cut the corn. It was a fun ride! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357488534-PM0YOD3GDCP3SJQ11OF5/P1230448.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Cutting Corn Stalks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357489378-XH2MDJ82ISR38CH5NAS3/P1230455.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Packing Bundles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357490073-RV0EEDSCSK3UAIN2A0PY/P1230466.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Work Completed Here we are riding back to ENP with our bounty. It was another fun ride, this time bouncing up top! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357490793-O7O6RQ33Y8YNSNCOFQE8/P1230475.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - High On Life (And Corn Stalks) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357524569-PVXFOWAKB7MKFG9LIT02/ElephantNaturePark_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Our Daily View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357493984-OV85AWT03SHUOYRJA3BE/P1230601.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Evening Fanta Break https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357538262-1BVWZIFW4SVK1M4H6ZPW/P1230417.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Receiving Blessings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357540686-MO2VO1TV1Z1NFYDYZYAV/P1230646.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Thai Language Lesson https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357523635-7V4EHFRZHZOP96VJH8A5/ElephantNaturePark_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - The Skyway One of our favorite places to spend downtime at ENP - the skyway. From here you could witness elephants walking, bathing, mud-sliding, scratching on posts - a plethora of elephant activity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357493412-RJBLA38VNJI466K34JYU/P1230572.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Elephant Booties https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357537686-E0J1O1C5DIFBQ952TVV3/P1230375.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Well Hello There! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357486361-FNXRJVSK6N9JM7EAOK7S/P1230378.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Sprinkler Shower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357540195-RLJUDV9NTGXX3KWSMB1Z/P1230600.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Time For A Mud Bath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357547276-2LE3XK54ZWGVQ6DDDDT8/P1230914.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Mud Sliding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357499384-SSZBST8NCWGZRRYL9I4J/P1230796.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Feeding Frenzy https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357541752-Q2SJ3GNURBEA9FBW4VPD/P1230683.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Elephant Elegance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357545768-6XS38G3GJM9Z36HO3CPH/P1230765.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Adopted Baby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357546327-0HOB3ET342EXO45OG9HJ/P1230829.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Lek And Family https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357500706-NZHUW2U15HPDPXTDQU61/P1240013.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Our Coordinators (Camp Counselors) Our coordinator, Johnny, is in the red t-shirt. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566357485853-LKU1KRZEYK9LQ7L0DCAR/ElephantNaturePark_14.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget - Bedtime Thank God for that mosquito net. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566361673026-2741TXZSDATD2WHN8Q61/P1230987.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget Banana Ball! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566360996159-02WVA9JCIXT9YY4LK6VS/ElephantNaturePark_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget Exploring The Parkland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566359870831-BQ3Y35TIV68L7BOJRQWS/P1230728.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget Made In The Shade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566360877205-7UCY3ZTMQ4LWXW15H3JV/P1230455.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget Cuttin’ Corn https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566361466742-V8XIM5PEJTV7C47EQDJ7/P1230563.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget What? No More Melons? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566361071089-2R4J14WXFVIR92ZU7Y9N/P1230475.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget High On Life (And Corn Stalks) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566360599342-B29KCSUOCF08VW4C2528/P1230914.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget Mud Slide https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566360396419-38JS2LIOM2ZOMHD42340/P1230829.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget Lek And Family https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566360024169-6055219836K4ZJJJZGPM/P1230749.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget Elephant Walks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566360282527-1EGVEFIK4HKSW41YNUGL/P1230765.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget Adopted Baby https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566360692317-GZHAUGAL4GH7Z8ASR3WW/ElephantNaturePark_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget Feeding Time! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566360719301-QFYEWSJ8DVYPR3Z9RCWE/P1230375.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget Well Hello There! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566360551794-4YB6ELJXWBBOYS1XMULR/P1230687.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget Elephant And Mahout https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1566360339877-KPCVEFIN0ICNGW45G0IM/P1230646.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #41: We'll Never Forget Thai Language Lesson https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2019/3bq4cpkg02iuimrixokkmjujsvkbl6 monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567569455287-I1NMOBG3DU49362B1UGN/P1240679.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation Welcome To Seaflower https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567570148304-I9O0ZXGKUS0LRCPZ7S8C/P1240725.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation So Long Sunset! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567569724894-NRV1T43SDTUAUI2HF2M6/KoPhangan_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation Snorkel Anyone? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567569641465-3ZCR329C19LC5UQ7ZA6R/P1240278.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567569900764-CXUBY8UISCP3LS90P7WO/P1240565.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation Favorite Pastime https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567569981371-A5PIZN0547SIPXJL4EMI/P1240817.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation Seafood Barbeque https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567569517371-BW21MER0WRSR8MN36XG9/P1240169.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation Beach Brother https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567569813453-5T8AETJIVJDT5YSK04ZL/P1240419.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation Limestone Cavern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567569849157-2HTZS8FG0AYUG72KUCJN/KoPhangan_26.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation Sail Rock https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567569582036-31QDRFC40F8VN7RC0LTK/P1240271.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation Taste Tests https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567569771829-ZQ04ZH0GTPJXENAJQJK0/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation Sun Shadin’ https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484136654-6GM93KRFPL7V3SDUI0XD/P1240679.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Welcome To Seaflower This is the Seaflower beachfront entrance with the Heaven Bar. Heaven, indeed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484105460-2AA6L14FSPN5ZSJBUKG1/KoPhangan_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Seaflower Restaurant Here’s where we spent most of our time eating and lounging. Food and hammocks - a great combination. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484128372-R3PQ8E895I1DALIGQI3E/P1240580.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Garden Of Eden Or rather, garden of Seaflower. It was such a lovely place. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484138749-XB9NFZR937DP8UG0447S/P1240767.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Hammock Happiness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484128503-7UMJ0JMPT451LTJGTY0E/P1240577.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Dog Gonnit My dancing partner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484127434-QOHLOOZ38JXTRRY4Q6PK/P1240565.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Favorite Pastime https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484137700-TNRLF7YCJIDXC2MRKMXD/P1240797.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Beach Babes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484116672-F3CO1O4TTH6SJWTFFPUG/P1240207.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Care To Dog Paddle? The resident dog taking an evening swim. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484115893-3S00K269W41R9OL5T6DB/P1240169.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Beach Brother One of the best pictures of Willie ever. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484117463-M5U46Z0Y21T8OZMRWWMQ/P1240230.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Cooking Class Katie and Willie are ready to cook some traditional Thai dishes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484118457-YJCCG6XLDMNONCG6UDVD/P1240235.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Grumpy Grandma Goes Shopping Here Grumpy Grandma chooses the best produce on the island. Chop! Chop! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484119287-N346NO4FTBXPRLDNHHGX/P1240239.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Fresh Island Produce https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484120063-21N7ITKG1N1AOUCIJ2HB/P1240271.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Taste Tests https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484121000-EG5RPHODMXI4A8QD5XNX/P1240278.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Final Meal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484132804-ITWO38YUBS6VLQY5P2TM/P1240587.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Off To The Night Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484131290-6JTRXEN1X1HEP2VONU14/P1240589.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Biggest Pants Ever These pants were either for sale or just on display at the night market. One size fits all? Not so sure about that. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484133722-YF23K9LWBZ07UOR3ZB7U/P1240639.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Eyeing His Food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484113203-9W6DC9X4P0UTX77XEUYB/KoPhangan_24.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Twilight At Night Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484104767-TSG8DXZBR01DM7BBEA4B/KoPhangan_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Orion Boat Tour We’ve set off on our boat tour of Ang Thong Marine Park. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484121639-UF8Z2SA4YNW0RX9HE9Z8/P1240341.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Siblings At Sea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484125615-7SOEXUVYPGEOBNWDW2VD/KoPhangan_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Snorkle Anyone? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484126442-58GIUDDLWAW72WR5FTCB/P1240493.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Orion Ahoy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484122285-AH816EKSCCPM2U2LNBVB/P1240354.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Sun Shadin' https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484107102-F6OCQ05KJTF39VD01299/KoPhangan_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Emerald Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484108753-LEOMLUBAAUA6WBE9WDD9/KoPhangan_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Ang Thong Islands Katie presents a scenic view of the surrounding isles from the top of the Emerald Lake walk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484109710-CM8BHQKO3EBYN3KC0LFP/KoPhangan_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Shady Shallows To the left you can see the bobbing heads of Willie and Katie cooling in the shade along with some other overheated visitors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484124220-FXPB0OSRG2RSNI5ZTNHW/P1240426.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Slick Voyage Up The provided rope for our pull upward to enter the caves. Glad to have a grip on it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484122962-DTY7YRL92R47XMLL3OE5/P1240419.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Limestone Cavern https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484111213-TM30HQNFTD9QMLXL55KI/KoPhangan_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Cavern Cool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484125346-WSX29FC7C9QE4MJSHPE9/P1240446.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Flowering Beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484112031-JHBRGZ9E887YWAI01F4L/KoPhangan_18.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Sunset At Sea Heading back to shore from our day trip on Orion. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484126736-2LS740WEKMRUBOGOAUCJ/P1240527.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Days End This was probably the coolest we felt during our stay on Koh Phangan. Sunset with the wind whipping past us. A great time. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484127540-TQXX5TITSSVGJ88N55MU/P1240531.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Setting Sun We took about 100 pictures of sunsets while on the island. It was hard to resist! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484114177-FSF93NXKPQ7PZFT27CQH/KoPhangan_26.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Sail Rock Scuba Here is Sail Rock where I scuba dived for the 2nd time in my life. It was fantastic! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484136022-OEHEOU9PJFB25N698QLX/P1240751.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Thai Massage https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484136802-JR0MO0I878SNWOP7N52X/P1240753.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Mini Banana Willie really enjoyed the mini bananas provided before our massages. They were rather adorable. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484115338-Q2BL4XQ9WX5UHH6GZVCK/KoPhangan_27.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Seaflower Sundown To the left, Katie enjoying the last light of the day at Seaflower Bungalows. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484134495-1VBT2O5WPOY8SO0A5IMQ/P1240695.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Beachfront Barbeque https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484133806-OAM1HPPRWRVCKLVHPHTT/P1240677.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Tourism Ad We have no idea who these people are. This picture was simply captured at precisely the right moment to feel like it was posed for some tourism advertisement. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484138551-9O73FEG2ISQ9U3HHKOY2/P1240804.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Night Lounging https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484139278-PSE3GQBQ9F6CTH0DZRLR/P1240815.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Thai Appetizers Willie definitely was digging these traditional Thai appetizers - fish balls and mini sausages. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484140947-AHV1A4NO1NC6NAB4LFJ0/P1240817.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - Seafood Barbeque https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484139842-DTJJWSAD74SECEXDJ8G9/P1240819.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - The Life Of Chai Willie and his new idol, Chai. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1567484135153-ZQ3POF2ZOUBRXW0A8K9N/P1240725.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #42: We Need A Vacation - So Long Sunset! https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2019/rtw-post-43-the-temples-of-angkor monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571977970070-7DPXK0K8RVBL2GM3REJ3/17_AngkorWat_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor Angkor Wat At Sunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974291658-PFSXQOSVIR3E05HDR936/01_MaLee_TukTuk_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Tuk Tuk Tour Guide Ma-Lee is driving us in his tuk-tuk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974291318-U5S9BAGY5X6ITRXS4URW/02_BantaeySrei_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Banteay Srei The beautiful “citadel of the women.” The colors and carvings were sublime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974292662-Y5M442M58SYIUSM0IECO/03_BantaeySrei_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Monkey Guards https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974295627-2E24VUQY9LFGQZFHH7B2/04_BantaeySrei_06.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Creative Carvings Apparently, only delicate lady-hands could accomplish these carvings. I love the detail and animal depictions. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974295998-IQQ1SH74RY9HX7QDSCCM/05_BantaeySrei_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Citadel Of The Women I spy a woman within the citadel. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974297803-VQZS2ZX9A2JYSMTJLIBS/06_PreahKhan_04.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Preah Khan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974297566-BMP72XOA79JRZ2YGRVXT/07_PreahKhan_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Collapsing Corridors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974299075-7R20P69E9WXG79VQOAD9/08_PreahKhan_08.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - A Spiritual Feeling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974300099-ZRX4GZALFZQ7RH9RXOLP/09_PreahKhan_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Indiana Jones https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974301157-J9PT4DWF9UT4G5TP04L7/10_PreahKhan_14.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - In Ruins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974301602-HK5JHRNMEVJ55TYCIUHS/11_PreahKhan_16.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Hand Tricks When given the choice, kids will choose playing games over work any day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974302186-6ZSQWFVYDBLGZLO5QD45/12_PreahKhan_19.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Am I Safe In Here? One of the many areas we explored. That roof looks sound. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974304891-2AEFJFDL946YF56S6QHF/13_PreahKhan_22.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Vegetation Invasion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974308880-OKMCN5SLHZRVS69RERQJ/14_PreahKhan_21.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Brace Yourself Check out that stick being used as a brace. I’m sure that’s up to code. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974306177-HPFNOTLG99P8PV6YRTZQ/14.5_TaSom_09.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Ta Som https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974308719-PYFPAD9MC2WP1I1YFKE7/14.7_TaSom_Pana_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Overarching Tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974309849-DOJSHR00GWBJWH49J7VG/15_PubStreet.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Pub Street This was the nightlife center in Siem Reap for tourists. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974334521-ID8CGPZB35ZUAA4ZJP5G/36_BluePumpkin_01.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Blue Pumpkin Breakfast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974310715-48AER02EDTMBSX1W4LEZ/17_AngkorWat_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Angkor Wat Sunrise at Angkor Wat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974311189-519ITHL9EMO2QI5JCQIC/18_AngkorWat_02.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - The Mob Here they all are, awaiting their “dream shot” of Angkor Wat. We took ours and sneaked away. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974314371-WQB8UD9B9SBXE9YDSPJX/19_AngkorWat_Pana_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Mount Meru Angkor Wat had a large outer wall with a courtyard inside, and then an interior wall with the five spires inside that. The “Mount Meru” peaks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974313491-AQVBXMZFUP7JLKQZPMEQ/20_AngkorWat_Pana_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Angkor Wall Walk It truly felt like you could walk around nearly anywhere in Angkor Wat and in the temples as a whole. Probably not good for preservation, but certainly fun! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974314774-WJ1XS9YEUYBWXOUTX4NS/21_AngkorWat_Pana_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Eastern Side The sun shining golden light on the eastern side of Angkor Wat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974317617-2V813ZES7DQLFP3PO2G1/22_AngkorWat_10.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Morning Light Katie and I walked further east, outside the furthest boundary to the temple, just before the moat, and we found lush green foliage anxious to get inside. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974316184-0WKS8SZA4FG03X8CJ6PH/23_AngkorWat_15.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Churning of the Ocean of Milk The battle good and evil certainly stirs things up! I’m standing at the center of the mural looking at Vishnu who’s standing atop his turtle avatar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974321157-QD0W0XHHMAXAT99HC5XQ/26_AngkorWat_20.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Beehive You can see the little wall of bees in the middle, using an overhang of Angkor Wat as shelter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974321072-C1UMXR0BKA6CY8NLAAHI/27_AngkorWat_06.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Apsaras The muses of the east. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974322389-UDZYSUNEIUJODG7823FC/28_AngkorWat_21.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Incoming From the uppermost point of Angkor Wat we looked back at the main gate and saw all the tourists pouring in. We were happy to have arrived early. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974325527-95TA10FKV0KOP5M2ZQY1/28.5_OceanOfMilk_Bridge.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Ocean of Milk Bridge https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974325995-ZIT99M5PGN4JS53NCBR1/28.7_Monkey.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Monkey Visit https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974327045-BTOSQ2RXTBPCKCEAGZUQ/29_Bayon_05.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Bayon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974327926-W37T32LB4O93YT6O6LI6/30_Bayon_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Tranquility This may be my favorite picture of one of the four faced pillars of Bayon. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974328749-SZLBGM1X237LVJZ5ATX5/31_Bayon_11.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Lord Buddha Or The King? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974329610-38UB6QRMC43XESH74VD6/32_Bayon_16.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Backside Of Bayon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974330539-Y3ST31HQ5T8TB7HKOD1B/33_Baphuon_05.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Baphuon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974331403-ELXURYII5KKQIV41HTF2/34_Baphuon_06.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Reclining Buddha Katie is pointing out the head of the reclining Buddha built into the temple wall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974340381-X7EULMT0VAJT4D0IMEQF/35_ElephantTerrace.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Elephant Terrace This elephant terrace was in the Angkor Thom complex. I love the stone carved into water coming out of the elephant trunks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974310187-QFOF83ORI3C9HK1S4J0Z/16_BluePumpkin_02.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Blue Pumpkin Pitstop Our fresh shakes and delicious curries. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974337612-1XQHJJLTHH97OD30C23O/36.5_TaProhm_Pana_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Ta Prohm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974339114-YFZ6XGNIW5C77ZUANIYP/37_TaProhm_04.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Finding Our Roots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974340327-OKRR4KFM0MLOYSHSK03F/38_TaProhm_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - A Fine Foundation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974341751-Y7XUO9U6T8LVM31782RG/39_TaProhm_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Nature's Muscles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974355752-D2S501EKGGI6SB5UIS61/40_TaProhm_Pana_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Best Of Both Worlds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974344342-3F12X3ALGK8WETP24IQG/41_TaProhm_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Bee Keeper Looking up into one of the trees at Ta Prohm we found a flurry of beehives hanging from the branches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974345880-K8WD0GEYGZQO368FGCOV/42_TaProhm_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Too Small, Even For Me https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974348598-MWR9ZV7ZBPSEKZ9ZTJHA/43_TaProhm_Pana_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Gorgeous Decay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974350711-PO51BZZFT58RJWNEK152/44_TaProhm_Pana_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Solitary Serenity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974352327-JU7O98DOSVULHX96QU7G/45_TaProhm_13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Sun Beams At Dawn This may be my favorite picture from all the temple visits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974359543-JHQS1PCJU2VXRLQ6QI0L/47.5_BanteayKdei_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Banteay Kdei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974359963-DYLEULKWOD65KTFP9L0Z/48_BanteayKdei_10.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - An Uneven Path https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974361557-VMCR7FOX8IQVYD0AUZAZ/49_BanteayKdei_07.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Reframing Myself https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974361416-0VMABM3S770T482HCUCK/50_BanteayKdei_11.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Terrifying Fascination I’m quite proud of this shot. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974363488-15A1ZSZPAWSM8UBUCZVP/51_PreRup_01.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Pre Rup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974363399-TZ7918D1PZL2FJ9VY5ZU/51.5_PreRup_02.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Temple Top https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974365213-11EDZBFOC1MTZLSP739J/52_PreRup_04.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Leaning Into It https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974365795-S3JSKBUH3S6MTKJ8IUEO/53_MaLee.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Thanks Ma-Lee! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974366292-UAUVAEAJTKW9UQZWRKWE/54_Circus_02.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Phare Cambodian Circus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974366867-00STZSHP1JKMDDDZT50W/55_Circus_04.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Circus Groupies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974367617-XXMU26DT007XZHV03TCW/56_BluePumpkin_Pana.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - One Last Chillax Thank you, Blue Pumpkin! We couldn’t have survived without you. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571974368041-ZBL95508SISP6O6ZAL21/57_TShirt02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor - Probably the best temples?? No, THE best temples. Just own it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571978353071-GZVPZ8JAYM6H9DGWM4A2/20_AngkorWat_Pana_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor Angkor Wat Interior Courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571977720162-4UJ9KX1SEP328RCIL5UE/09_PreahKhan_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor Preah Khan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571978484807-VON9XRB1RPWK0IE7TORW/30_Bayon_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor Tranquility https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571978440905-V69EGCDBVTWIORZ2ZY3Y/32_Bayon_16.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor Bayon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571978558797-EK1D4KMG2WJOPV1JCMEQ/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor Ta Prohm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571978599624-DJFM9BNW3C5WMNI7APL9/37_TaProhm_04.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor Find Our Roots https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571978658811-DR2FGCL80NKH8Y0BO459/44_TaProhm_Pana_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor Pure Magic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571977822800-KQ0NXRX9MYLH1KQOD150/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor A Spiritual Feeling https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571977933250-JDP10VKBFD5W2MZGRN7Z/16_BluePumpkin_02.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor Blue Pumpkin! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571978396368-5BKENSSAPBKX7A6XBM61/28_AngkorWat_21.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor Incoming Tourists https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571977653036-EDYNORJYDR9TP8WF8W2T/02_BantaeySrei_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor Banteay Srei https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571978267951-Y9CZU3EQY94NSB31H2G3/23_AngkorWat_15.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor Churning Of The Ocean Of Milk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1571978239178-7WBBXTASUXNAPS2F7KV7/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #43: The Temples Of Angkor Eastern Sunrise View https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2020/the-legacy-of-war monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588523889343-16YU59RZZ4IRPSLR9D3U/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War A Cell Block https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588524754756-HUKZT7C7QY8Y1LUS6VRN/P1250951.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War The Killing Tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588523789246-AOWCKMKC5PGLAIG8KT38/P1250879.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War Tuol Sleng Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588523607989-0GFF0J4O3GC6EUTYGCD2/P1240842.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War Aki Ra’s Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588523691152-L2GND5GRG2RVX6G4HUP0/P1240838.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War Cambodia Landmine Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588524367930-843UP8IZPJQRVS83RACJ/P1250939.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War The Killing Fields https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588524679616-7E5F98RML13X1WCZYHKK/P1250929.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War Fenerary Stupa https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521459112-3HVGTKNKNUMMK0ES43ZQ/P1240838.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - Cambodia Landmine Museum Deactivated munitions. (*This photo is from the Landmine Museum website) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521483225-IRIU79O0USZSY6PQTING/P1240842.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - Aki Ra's Story https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521501640-1PR4BM2D9QP2X1R5Y78M/P1240839.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - U.S. Bombings In Cambodia https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521581521-SE4ARD79ZTCR8OQR0HDB/P1240841.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - Fallout From The Bombings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521514314-5KA53MZJWP3WXJYYHWS0/P1250875.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - Living Conditions A photo of the types of homes we saw on the drive between Siem Reap and Phnom Penh. So much land, but their ability to use it is limited. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521654028-OL1ZGI39WFRN7MX0OST5/P1250879.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - Tuol Sleng Museum This was once a high school, a place of learning. The Khmer Rouge turned it into a prison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521521898-QCVQXBBABRPHA8LEZONQ/P1250908.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - Through The Looking Glass This is one room of many displaying the photographs of those who came through the prison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521547058-GT2C6HGKJABCT11U1ATQ/P1250914.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - No Escape This barbed wire kept prisoners from escaping or taking their own lives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521604555-93XA93CJ4R1PMZD3S5NY/P1250919.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - A Makeshift Cell Prison cells were created using brick and wood. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521617465-GTH8M3OZSDM5PNE0SG4Y/P1250923.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - A Cell Block https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521599756-MKJHCO4TKF5TE8SEN285/P1250912.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - Restraints These crude rebar ankle restraints were used on the prisoners. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521593326-U1GIU5TDIUE8CHUG9OQ8/P1250891.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - Prison Gravesite A small proper cemetery has been created for the remains found at the prison. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521547439-7ZR4XD97K2XT3LWHSOEA/P1250937.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - A Communal Grave https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521556401-VHBCQWP6GFLHHQOXF7J5/P1250938.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - To Honor The Victims Bracelets are left by visitors as a token to honor the the victims. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521614835-MNNW3FCR0CBRQKVDYQHG/P1250929.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - Funerary Stupa This ornate stupa holds the bones of hundreds of victims found on the killing fields. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521643841-H75KRCLLNOW05U3NO5XX/P1250958.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - Remember Us https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521689364-KTI17SP44RFBTR19E6TG/P1250939.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - The Killing Fields Choeung Ek Genocidal Center had large pits now covered in grass. Reminders of the mass graves on these grounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521567594-4Z78HEY5CMY01D8RT8QH/P1250954.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - Fragments Of Life These bone fragments are put on display as a reminder of the lives lost on these grounds. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521571632-ZLWUNWPRZR1FHEG58CE9/P1250948.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - Bits Of Cloth Along with bones, pieces of clothing are sometimes unearthed as well. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521629379-80K9YSZ3FGBC8RMCW7I3/P1250951.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - The Killing Tree https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588521590408-QCU8CYZC2M9Y6EGQUT3V/P1250965.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War - Mourning What Could've Been Our tuk-tuk driver taking us back to the hotel. He very likely lived through the Khmer Rouge regime. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1588523804826-XGKE86882KPXR9OMI400/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #44: The Legacy Of War Through The Looking Glass https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2020/rtw-post-45-shifting-perspectives monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596079374214-ZA6AF5D5PAN8CQ7A5DFI/020.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective Dragons On Pillars! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063136509-VK112SMBDWUMQN3U2WVJ/030.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Our party hostel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063129660-G4EMMWDSRVQ347IZUXKN/023.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Siagon Traffic https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063142309-K9QPPQMOQB8BDHXL5SPZ/014.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Capitalist Communism This was our view from a massive Starbucks into Ho Chi Minh City traffic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063102118-HDOG7FXW17Y4CQ8DMY5U/012.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Tricycle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063123959-H9EYXSU9SGXMBG3LPOJU/017.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Katie's Keeping It Cool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063118933-4ZFQIJX3C2J9QCALG1R1/010.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Female Soldier The Viet Cong and North Vietnamese Army encouraged women to fight as well as men. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063101648-M28BCTS4KKX7QF1X3EUZ/010.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Modern Art Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063100717-S94U3BY4EVJKDA4JKMLU/011.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - An Unusual Piece https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063104248-Z4BBL4OT1IIGO4781PSW/013.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Flying City Buses This is an American Chinook helicopter flown in the Vietnam War. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063119638-GYPCMZUV5B954HSPYBZK/011.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Pro Viet Cong Propaganda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063103077-ZHM3HOVMLETQ3LVAY3HJ/014.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Anti Viet Cong Propaganda https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063103929-BW2U0IWJWCNN6S4ZPP7R/015.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Agent Orange Installation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063104831-YY1A7JDIJNOG6P29BLNU/016.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Reunification Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063105478-CSV2XI5XB35ZBZQI7PLC/017.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Meeting Is Over One of the many rooms that felt abandoned within the palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063139291-9T17X8WGT7X3CH97I824/010.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Empty Space https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063121539-18T5KH795Q29PIN5H93M/014.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - No One's Coming https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063106988-UIF39ENQ0MUEPJA97DBZ/018.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Aging Maps This is the mini war room bunker below the palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063108421-SKVE0JSEYY7P2RFL288H/021.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Cu Chi Tunnels This is an example of a room within the tunnels. They used mannequins to show how people worked underground. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063126034-HBQGC95ALCF3N5OS0FCT/019.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Tiny Entrance One of the small entrances into the tunnels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063128375-6AGYRN9GZCB6O85OJ6QK/020.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Air Holes The hidden air holes to the outside world. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063129782-8RN7CH82ICZK5GXH0A2Z/022.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Into The Darkness https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063127919-RFHPQTAUGCTLZNB7ZEVW/021.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Torture Devices Here a gentleman shows how the Viet Cong’s booby traps worked. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063142729-01Q9VDKZI30UKF4RGZGQ/013.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Macabre Vibes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063106781-KS6LZ2P4ND1SI33BY8NM/019.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Cao Dai Temple/Church https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063122483-ZYBV4ELPNH5WTF85P3NS/015.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Blue Skies Within https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063138808-GJLYCYW2XN4QJRDBZCE6/011.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Left Eye Is Watching https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063108207-JCVHWWIO1LBPI1414X4C/020.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Dragons On Pillars! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063123825-BO2NAX1EWFQZP4R90GL1/016.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Kids In Church They didn’t seem as excited about their church service as we were. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063109467-90E3WA1Q6ASGTGLJB80D/022.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Vietnamese Music https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063111017-VFF7LGUZ9OUAX4JPWCIH/023.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Canal Transport https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063110526-RJ0K32IMT88UAD0SOHK9/024.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Coconut Candy Making https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063131370-TMKYBTR4GCRJHVHBQ7H7/024.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Fresh Honey https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063112908-99IZRPRJE0JWB9CJ7YYX/026.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - This Is The Life https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063113774-ZL13WICWPJDA7M6SYRHS/027.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Hello Lunch! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063132880-CYNID0JS7JE4CXYNYBT4/025.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Laughing Buddha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063132759-MFY65VZSH9XGJN5TGIOW/026.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Overwhelming Rain https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063114095-1EUTA03YQQ916DHSIUGM/028.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Foating Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063134564-ZWH9OXK7FZS49BLW4OVT/027.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Watermelon Exchange https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063115586-NBM03WN2GQSLOL7W5LFZ/030.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Foot Steering Here you can see the car engine being used to propel the boat, and the foot-steering technique. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063134250-QQ3I0MTALWJADKZEN1YB/028.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - What's For Sale? The poles had items strap to them showcasing what was for sale on that boat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063114747-8TXYQ6TQFY01E42QOO3W/029.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Chill Drinks A small craft selling snacks and cold drinks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063135867-LIRSJLRAYEDUHOC69T8Q/029.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Rice / Tapioca / Water Mixture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063116055-LL10IZ829T2O22ESGKOJ/031.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Creating The Rice Paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063144859-M0AVN4ZZ4NBKQKW3OA8U/015.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Sun Drying https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063117088-8DK8Y6ZGZXNM1SULJ449/032.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Noodle Shredding https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063117797-3JJ6ON3LK1ANJLEU3LSG/033.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Voila! Vermicelli! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596063118793-WPQGZT0CL60G56E56DUR/034.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective - Our New Friends This couple helped us understand how to eat this Vietnamese meal, and gave us a language lesson as well! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596079507917-0W3BM0J5V2B2QHJ12EUT/023.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective Cruising The Canals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596079811319-SQJT2ODBUWTAPF3O0Y26/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective Our New Friends https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596079175364-4NM3T9Z1DGIRL46GSCX5/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective A Macabre Vibe https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1596078663345-HKM19RLRZRQQOUS1C6RV/023.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #45: Shifting Perspective Motorbikes Galore! 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That night the storm came, and twin tsunami dreams! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040069013-TZHLICAPXQUA8RB4EPW6/CatBa_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Ha Long Bay https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040081686-MK3FBYJUMKKRP78CGURE/CatBa_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Cat Ba Sunrise Resort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040088510-XJHHFEFOXBR78G4NVZ21/CatBa_15.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Cat Ba Sunrise Resort - Beach Side! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040161499-QQ4Q5JHSO21U0BOWR4YQ/P1270180.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Happy Birthday To Me! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040073570-WSAWBK4S2DXFK418VXBR/CatBa_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Cliffside Walkway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040165096-EGVI88KWPTIGQ0X3T8Y5/P1270176.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Beach Reading https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040087044-4G9KXJRK0Y63T6JUIQA5/CatBa_16.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - A Beautiful View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040165421-BPXETQZ5ICDAV5SSI1CY/P1270193.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Stunning Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040120504-XCOUTWKLYE6XKWZZNMGI/P1260986.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - A Great Birthday https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040118928-5PIGWP5JSHE8UF8SZ1O7/P1260961.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - A Lone Fisherman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040132343-555GTK3LGOXPBGHVCP6Y/P1270034.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Let The Adventure Begin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040150358-UOJFH0N8ZUYXLDCDP6T4/P1270129.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Waiting For A Kayak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040079769-U1M09J77J5RGQPERBUF8/CatBa_13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Kayak Tour https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040154764-GL27F16600AHKDGDEJS1/P1270151.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - We Make A Good Team https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040125930-ZT2WCRRQY11TLT90HV7Q/P1270021.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - A Floating Village https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040125132-TEFEYL5OZC6C1XC8E81J/P1270032.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Karst Rock Islet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040130970-VVD3CTNS86D6RGWE5HMF/P1270066.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - To The Grotto https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040144536-DXJQHX5WGMXZ4FJM9T4X/P1270084.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - A Grotto Swim https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040150346-P7T5SOCR3HTT3UI17D1I/P1270142.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Solo Climb Some adventurers were climbing rock faces and dropping into the sea. Our guide said it’s fun, but be careful. Go too high and you’ll get hurt. She had injured herself by doing just that earlier in the season. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040156880-N52UTO1D3ZMZQ02CVGNE/P1270149.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Floating Amongst Mountains https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040138170-68HHJR2QM84AWHMSW1VM/P1270077.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Enjoying The Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040171390-GPDEAJQPHPO9117HO90D/P1270207.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - It's Too Damn Hot Our bus ride back, with it’s pathetic “A/C” was the less pleasant part of our trip to Cat Ba Island. But it was still well worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040178537-5IYOD0OOY42MPK96T9I0/P1270219.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - An Opera Lover https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040179975-MAC3J9R1AVVNFBG3MJ2R/P1270238.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - The Diva Here is “Carmen” herself, singing about l’amour. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040176614-B1UG7YWLGFJQKPDR0QW3/P1270234.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - The Chorus Rabble https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040181663-M5SLXJJXHE2NGOF5HJ8N/P1270246.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - The Cup Watch out, ballerinas, ere the cup trippeth over. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040188122-FX0CUIVF6YOL46RO20IQ/P1270270.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Miss Moon and Katie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040253791-HHHQFNTREXEOSL3H8RR9/P1270456.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - An Old Quarter Street https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040183081-5MQ58F8577QK8RK2O6BG/P1270256.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Enjoying The Soup https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040187788-79E8IJHYL8OKEQH0C9DY/P1270277.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - A Refreshing Drink Only 25 cents for that mug of beer! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040205495-SXHB2HPAU8SBUNC9POKV/P1270347.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Hanoi Soldiers These guards were at the Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum. Very dashing in their bright whites. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040200765-I7ZSUB7WLGGZY79NMTH3/P1270329.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040206916-EBG70TNQEASH3JDQFPDD/P1270351.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Uncle Ho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040115593-0XV1FY49IRNBVC99J5D6/Hanoi_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Temple Of Literature https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040220531-LWKIK7QZH6X82I9X9U4G/P1270361.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Temple Topiary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040215074-MX4MX20W7YSB85SLFLZB/P1270360.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Rat Topiary https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040221891-BF258QR5OXY7PE8X4WFA/P1270366.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Stelae With Turtles https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040230669-SYS68VL1I78K4ILPT1M6/P1270387.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - More Delicious Food https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040097211-26YB7WPCF95FYE0A2KN7/Hanoi_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Nearby Lake This lake in the city was where we picked up our tickets to the water puppet show and where I thought said show would take place. I was definitely wrong. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040234385-M8UBJIK8JQ4WJS7ZWSYP/P1270404.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Enjoying a Lake Walk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040236548-Q7GHAIHKS2ZQD66I63YJ/P1270421.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Bronzed Turtle I believe this was a real life turtle once, now enshrined in bronze. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040197672-WG4LRQJSJ65SZR0F6BTZ/P1270293.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Exploring the City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040193185-0J8SLNGGE8TYVRYHB2D2/P1270320.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Restaurant View https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040104279-MZL3YMET21FU7F1LWVSJ/Hanoi_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Hanoi Buildings This was a view down from a rooftop restaurant we enjoyed eating at. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040245072-GR2O0YARIVWUOI1C5RBI/P1270449.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Giant Water Puppet https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040240455-HN84HZCV5W9E8Z91K4CJ/P1270436.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Water Puppet Show! I loved this show far too much for an adult. But that’s just who I am. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040251142-T7KGPK6JO54KACXS99KQ/P1270452.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Danger Katie It’s not uncommon in Vietnam, nay, all of South East Asia, to come upon an open hole in the ground. Yet again we found some in the city of Hanoi. This one was filled with cables. Watch your step, Katie! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040110567-QZAILBQT986X2FNVM6II/Hanoi_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Last Chance To Dine This was an indoor/outdoor restaurant we visited on our last night in Hanoi. We’d read about it and decided it sounded really fun. It was. We got Vietnamese pancakes and fresh lemon drinks. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040225697-BJE3NSRP3004NS12E5NX/P1270392.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! - Vietnamese Pancake Goodbye, Vietnam. We will miss you and continuously dream of your food. Until we meet again… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040291544-HURR4EL3S7IRGXORPTSW/P1270129.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! Waiting For Our Kayak https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607041530403-K9LBB79WBJTP6VVV7NHJ/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! Cusp Of Misery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040984305-MEX62IFKJ1KXUECQT6F2/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! Cold Beer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607041094804-MLCBFOD0IUCJCU7O0APQ/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! Uncle Ho https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040334475-LYY4DZ8RFXXOC0O3M5XS/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! A Grotto Dip https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607040177406-TUX4EXK07IC8DKTX3UZB/P1260986.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607041334293-OQDUZAQ2YYY69QZMQCTL/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #47: Sticky Rice! Our First Hotel’s View Of Halong Bay https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2020/rtw-post-48-culture-shock-to-the-system monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607567232152-H29BKO1TQ8SSJ4MA5FD4/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System Are We There Yet? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607567467960-501STL4RO0WBQQZGAT59/104_P1270511.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System Chandni Chowk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565845294-OJKTW1SS5J7QBU21FNZ6/09_P1270469.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System A Clever Solution https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565615322-4HN7665FDNW2FNYK1N2G/01_P1270457.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System Hotel Perfect https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607566751432-N5ACYUDYBMB7NDMJUP18/P1270464.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System Electrical Spaghetti https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607567551711-TPJRGB4DXC0372P42YMP/DSCN1125.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System A Giant Cooking Vessel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607567621610-S3EGF2PNSF60M9EIOC9W/P1270545.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System Connaught Place https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607566815588-NNR9JUWQ6K4IUDO5Q9VL/DSCN1135.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System Welcome To India https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565728827-WVONDDUCUQM4PM7Z0MLI/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System A Garbage Problem https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607567641186-HCMYPANPRLR5F6T4YXSM/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System Joni Needs A Breather https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565661240-PF2UGF7XTUBYAEWQXJN7/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System Let’s Tuk-Tuk! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607567265798-092HNMCWPBD5IQKJRKHO/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System My Salaam Baalak Playmates https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607567096418-0T5A0T4UMYAM1533SQ02/100_3312.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System Our Leading Man, Aura https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565291437-ERJTEPL24U2WC71PMID3/01_P1270457.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Hotel Perfect Our room at Hotel Perfect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565291750-TAMJ5Z06TU1G8OXZMH34/02_IMG_3364.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Cookie Delivery Joni brought Somoa cookies to us all the way from the states. They were melted but still delicious. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565324987-UTIYVNQ0IUOBGDAGQ19C/P1310236.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - The Lassi Discovery I’m drinking a mango lassi while Anne is having a plain lassi and loving every minute of it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565292714-X9GRR56856MYXDYUN6J4/03_P1270497.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Let's Tuk-Tuk! Joni, Anne and me riding in a tuk-tuk through Delhi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565293433-O8BM13WXJP6SVU4JK9P6/04_P1270520.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - All Manner Of Transport We also saw carts drawn by camels. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565296946-0K1VI72J801LAP3FO4MP/05P1270493.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Trash Problem Sadly, sights such as this were commonplace throughout Northern India. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607566503355-Z5WF7BVHJKB16MDS82B6/DSCN1104.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Delhi Housing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565299492-YNA5K6S1U3VZO09OVRGR/08_100_3301.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - A Clever Solution Here the young man from Salaam Baalak tells us about the wall with the inlaid tiles of religious figures to deter people from relieving themselves in the alley. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565300703-A9SJ0RONOU1E0W4DCLC6/09_P1270469.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Don't Pee On Jesus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565297369-2QTAL10QXMDAIIDH8M30/06_P1270462.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Garbage Distribution https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607566294418-HSWAUGXMM9O2OQUEE6PS/P1270464.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - A Terryfying High Wire Act Another common sight throughout Northern India - utility wires that look like spaghetti. I’d be very concerned about fire danger. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565303385-EW0TM9G2OP1IJG412YZQ/09.5_P1270470.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Roasted Rodent This rat didn’t survive the terrifying high wire act. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565305344-SYRVXC4CFI87BFZFHNWY/10_P1270465.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Welcome To India Katie, Joni and Anne on their way to Salaam Baalak. The first sights of India have been a bit disconcerting. Katie’s expression says it all. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565302266-2VPJY04LU8WLVGGC6UN6/09.1_P1270490.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Ironing Things Out We crossed paths with a man ironing clothes in the alleyway. He used an old fashion iron filled with hot coals to self-heat. It was very heavy. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565306315-KW0U37F793ZBLS9BV2VU/15_3306.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Time To Play Here I am playing with the boys of Salaam Baalak. Paddy-cake, to be precise. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565306684-E1G2DMAF9WKW1WSYYWLJ/16_3308.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Sweet Kids These were my playmates and they were very energetic and friendly. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565307875-PB7EERC9DDFPQYMGXU37/90_DSCN1114.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - To The Mosque https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607566284837-MUDRJVTUC7VICUOG4ZI2/100_3312.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Tales From Aura Handsome Aura is giving us a little mosque history before we enter. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565309697-G0GRYLUCJVXFDSI7AQ14/92_3321.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Jama Masjid - Great Mosque https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565310309-DMMKQ5V3UK5N19WYGQ96/93_3332.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Finding Shade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565313573-EIS551E918K6LYA8ORN1/100_3324.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - They Stared At Us Joni is noticing all the looks we’re receiving. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565312862-WWO6IVO2SF272ENGLWG0/100_3335.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Keep To The Fabric The long strips of fabric ran between areas of the mosque so that people wouldn’t burn their feet. Even in slippers we stayed on them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565314962-7MWE9KWIV9QIVZC1EU7X/101_3314.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Pale Housewives Here we are, four “old ladies” shuffling around in our robes and slippers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565316295-9NO86KJPPV3M6DPMK7QY/103_P1270513.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Entering Chandni Chowk https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565317472-RWZSOPR2C48572T1ZN5T/104_P1270511.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - A Tight Fit The atmosphere at Chandni Chowk didn’t encourage any desire to stop and browse. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565321084-PLGAFAWSN7CRWQQ6ZFWW/DSCN1122.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Entering The Sikh Temple Not only were head coverings required but you had to remove your shoes. It’s customary to walk through the little stream of running water at the threshold in an act of purification. Notice the man in the bottom right of this picture. He’s drinking from that water! The same water everyone puts their bare feet in! I asked Aura about this and he says that people believe the water is holy, so they don’t fear it. Now that is faith! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565322217-7JM0AV9019KICEDMZMIJ/DSCN1125.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Giant Cooking Vessel Aura is showing one of the giant cooking pots used to feed those in need at the temple. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607566296272-ELCC446JSMQ19C3G9UAZ/P1270536.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Roti Women Here our group walks past the women making roti flatbread for those in need. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607565324594-P10C0XMG18EUMSKHKVRE/P1300236.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Thalis Here’s our fast food thalis platter that we ate for lunch. It was really good! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607566285324-U3I0DCYKHQVRTR3XP7XU/P1270540.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Joni Needs A Breather Joni napped while we ate lunch. Poor thing! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607566286452-JGEX2ZHDKYPH7C9NBCQN/P1270545.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - Connaught Place https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607566292436-YXCRIAE4EJ97P90WXODU/DSCN1135.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System - The Flag Of India At the center of Connaught Place a giant Indian flag waved ceaselessly in the wind. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607566955253-1U7ER2UR9HAZ0B29EOQR/P1310236.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System The Lassi Madness Begins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607567340268-L8OANX7OQ5GEIEGLFW32/101_3314.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System The “Old Ladies” At The Great Mosque https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607567304531-6ZP0ZTUCCZF1BKOLCXD2/90_DSCN1114.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #48: Culture Shock To The System To The Mosque https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2020/rtw-post-49-over-the-hump monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608014622908-I2UXEN1XGQFZRQ08HPNF/P1270666.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump First Masala Chai Tea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608014744994-H17ZESW9338AQPL46IYY/P1270651.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump Thar Desert Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972782832-J1NNKTUQLQF912BE0Q54/100_3346.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Train Travelers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972784168-URZP1215DW3LJ7ZTPQEY/100_3354.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Slumber Party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972783022-02O4MJHEZU801ZNI8ULX/100_3353.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Catching Forty Winks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972784532-IKKBGQIV6SLQC2V9ES2L/100_3355.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Welcome To Bikaner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972786527-Y87G6KF64CXRUGOUEX64/100_3359.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Princely Estate Our gorgeous historic hotel. Sadly, I don’t know its name. I would’ve been interested in learning its history but I was too sick and hot to care. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972788564-JM1HHTR6FI18L3LNRHZ1/100_3361.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Hotel Hallway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972789928-0VY39NE7BDEAZ1DUQVIP/100_3362.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Hotel Decor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972785433-ETVAJG6W7EB2JCC9XCYY/100_3358.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Made In The Shade Anne and I are sitting in the open courtyard under the shade of a tree awaiting our departure for camels and sand. It was a long wait. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972790435-ZJ7P08X044NICLT0MTC1/100_3363.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - We're Melting Joni and I are trying to keep things cool while we await our departure. We’re not really succeeding. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972788128-VWKSIXE5XHTH76CFYMPY/100_3360.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Anne Keeping It Cool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972791200-H9CRHON7QX5LWUMPJVR3/100_3365.1.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Desert Bound Here we’re riding larger tuk-tuks out to the desert. They were like small vans, with the same open-air quality. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972793849-UV8T5VI735XCLCLJOIYE/100_3367.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Let The Desert Fun Begin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972793374-BY1TI6VBWVQUH2KCLGTI/100_3366.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Side Burns Some of the camels had interesting geometric patterns shaved into their hair. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972796190-LGSEPMRRN9MOXU2HO72O/100_3368.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Cooking Up Lunch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972796266-84KD2D1C4Z5L946FU6OY/100_3369.1.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Our Vegetarian Cuisine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972799150-PIFZ3X5I76XZ774M1FS4/100_3369.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - The India On A Shoestring Gang https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972800975-DPP0EB4BRVAZ7590DVQO/100_3370.2.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Ready To Roll https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972801956-QIKAB3QTRPSU4DS9WKOS/100_3370.3.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Anne And Her Camel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972799637-IFVVGW42Y22ICDQFNNEW/100_3370.1.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - My New Friend After a lot of moaning and groaning my camel friend was ready for action. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972803258-9DLRNUTTVVQMXGWPQUAX/100_3370.4.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Say Cheese! Katie had some competition in her selfie shots. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972804485-A7LQL9Y59IPV04CIJEW6/100_3370.5.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Our Young Guides Some of the young men guiding our camels were quite young, indeed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972804552-ECVBNRVCD2OI7B5LMBE8/100_3370.6.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Da-da! Some local children following our camel parade and saying hello. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972806482-NOPWSF55Q9HSD76IPI31/100_3370.7.1.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Rest Stop A camel watering hole. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972806551-W4HRKE0F4U7KV2GPCEGR/100_3370.7.2.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Shadow Walker https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972808238-40MPW7MTRSJIUBMFJCYN/100_3380.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Oh Goodie, More Trotting My guide had my camel trotting to the front of the group, leading the way. Must we trot?? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972808043-5I3HFXA4060NUASIWSTA/100_3370.7.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Sand Sister https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972809670-KMLJ4K7H7BFIJR4WE6UR/100_3381.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Our Lawrence Of Arabia Shot https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972809876-1RMULTAGXP3JPGMQB0SJ/100_3384.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Camp Ahoy! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972811762-A8QEY84XWPGASFUPBVBK/100_3392.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Crash Landing Our cots were fully embraced once we arrived. Behind the row of cots you can see the changing tents. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972811574-1L2NWOA9FT2RXUJBBMB3/100_3393.0.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Anything To Stay Cool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972813122-WN77K7FX2OG7X7KNDOX3/100_3393.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Joni's Amused https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972815905-N5T4G7KQX6209KCJI16I/DSCN1154.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Anne's Also Amused https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972813423-KZQOQATJLWNBUH5C7JBD/DSCN1147.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Camel Break Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972814580-3FQTVC1DP3EYFZQVXQNF/DSCN1152.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Aura's Nap Time Aura slept on the back of one of the camel carts. He crash landed along with the rest of us when we arrived. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972815108-JQ0OX96E8ZUQI2C8CJUU/DSCN1153.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - The Bathroom Inside this tent was the porcelain toilet with the bucket of water. As far as plumbing goes, it didn’t go far! You can see the exit pipe coming out from under the tent. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972816165-FQJXKPILC0CDJZMBEB3N/P1270649.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Walking To Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972816905-D6PM7S3O1PRG09AIXQY1/P1270651.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Thar Desert Sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972817358-RYT9Q2W3Y13CCTZUWRMN/P1270660.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - First Masala Chai Tea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972818780-RYQSWVOZ8T0G2I5SYV40/P1270666.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Tea Cozy I suspect the tea didn’t help my and Katie’s sleep that night. But it was worth it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972819520-IZUYEMNZPPNPLAW5OAGF/P1270669.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Dinner Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972819995-DAI9CO9OSNRE3QT1XHXR/P1270670.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Carted Off Anne and Joni mount the camel cart for our ride back to civilization. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972821437-QXFTK9SQBJ9F0U430OKI/P1270686.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Camel Companion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972822892-T07RGL1YY5ENA3T0GNZJ/P1270687.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - A Desert Rose https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972821350-GSSXYWWT0N1ZS244QXOQ/P1270672.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Ready For Some A/C https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972791759-893QXYKURPI1QY9NU6H8/100_3365.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Our Hotel Room Here’s the hotel room we were ultimately assigned, where the air conditioner switched between hot and cold all day. But it came through when it mattered most - during the night! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1607972823314-FTUPHYMYVIYHRZ3V70QR/P1270695.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump - Goodbye Bikaner I departed the beautiful hotel with regret for not getting to know it, but gratitude for a proper night’s sleep - finally. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608014378123-A97QSVHBPHQU09J2UC62/100_3370.2.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump Ready To Roll https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608014713467-ZGHP3H8DDBB5W44S57KG/100_3393.0.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump Anything To Stay Cool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608014261046-MCPWY7C59R1JAGK2TW1D/100_3360.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump Anne’s Keeping It Cool https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608014315321-MJK0VJM0TKDLSZOFX7M1/100_3369.1.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump Our Vegetarian Cuisine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608014823279-E32NOEAID5MV85RE5JJG/P1270686.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump Carting Camels https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608014169974-AJGNZD55CEOLY7KLEI36/100_3354.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump Sleeper Train Slumber Party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608015072164-Z7AJ4OQDCY2DBZ75KHKN/P1270695.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump Goodbye Bikaner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608014690231-UJ8ODD59PWL508M3Z6U8/P1270669.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump Evening Dinner https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608014556067-545H1K8D00BB3LTVTBUY/100_3392.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump Crash Landing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608014442170-TF67CRW8OD8VIJG2LVCX/100_3381.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #49: Over The Hump Our Lawrence Of Arabia Shot https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2020/rtw-post-50-the-golden-city monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608257935693-LU1KUDEYK7BODKEWH4RX/Jaisalmer_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City Anne Captures The Moment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608258979115-B808G4K523FUTIVSVPWQ/P1270998.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City A Cow Companion https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608258726723-SN1JKATHD02E69EBDJKD/P1270930.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City Aura, The Good Samaritan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608258305590-L0UMHHS4T5M7WR2NYPNK/DSCN1261.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City Ready For Medieval Battle https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608259078410-PGEIU8FX57IRHQNIJ2P3/P1270968.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City Jaisalmer Beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608258014218-NJHW1OFV85PM560TL2K3/P1270755.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City Gadsisar Lake Shrine https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608258163407-SHVMQMNIGDE2GBJI463A/P1270810.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City Wrapped In A Perfect Travel Moment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608258255517-D2PL87GGEU1IA8HXBP3I/Jaisalmer_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City Fort Jaisalmer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608258551817-VF5NRT2GEF1AIJQ4Q34U/Jaisalmer_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City Jain Temple Interior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256134366-2RR7VDVABS89ZERC6L35/P1270709.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Waiting For The Train This is the image you’d see every time we waited for a train or bus. All of us standing in a circle around our bags. This was what Aura trained us to do so that we’d all stay together and our belongings would be safe. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256135181-N926HY1I0GDFF23VGW1P/P1270710.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Two Smiling Blondes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256112293-R9KP55B7SNBPM9LU3B07/100_3425.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Two Badass Brunettes https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256127459-LR3YXJTSRICS2U67AV03/IMG_0350.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Pure Cinematic Adventure They kept the windows and doors open on our train ride through the desert. It was awesome to watch my own private travel film pass before my eyes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608257072272-Q0R586PL1JC8YGRE6440/P1270718.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Room To Move We spread out and lounged on our train ride, which was a nice luxury. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256115053-122ID21OPR75IVIM0YH8/DSCN1155.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Lakeside Temple A view to Gadsisar Lake through the temple and archway. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256112768-C4G1VIH1CJWQYGEMQNA1/100_3432.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Aura Discussing The Royals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256127942-OFVF8P5XFGQVKZ84ICZK/Jaisalmer_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Anne Capturing The Beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256116171-V5KFLBKVYY62TPO0IEPH/DSCN1157.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Lakeside Ladies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256128668-3349R4JG8H8TMBB922SR/Jaisalmer_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Gadsisar Panorama https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256138137-IR6FGI55GEU1X4NBB4CL/P1270729.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Lake Shrines And Temples https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256139044-2EDWMGUTL32BYEY7FEI9/P1270755.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Alice And The Locals https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256139881-2HPPVU2HRA0HQK3IL7FJ/P1270758.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Katie And The Arches https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256114964-FIYQ4Q1N2HMAEEBVPNEU/DSCN1156.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Wedding Announcement This is the Ganesha painting and wedding notice that Aura explained to us. This one is old, as you can tell by its wear and tear. We saw other fresh ones during our walk through Fort Jaisalmer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609302734556-FE2RI28ZXL098UAH3BS3/Jaisalmer_15.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Jaisalmer's Golden Crown The Jaisalmer Fort backlit by sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256117059-5OK514YJM2ZVC9BUVXHN/DSCN1188.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Evening Tuk-Tuk Ride https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256140911-2HCO6Z86VOU13LI04IAN/P1270807.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Rooftop Dining https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256142676-MBQYY494XJC6KKD739UH/P1270810.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - A Perfect Travel Moment https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256144160-T8HVVPNBXMDPF8FV96UK/P1270821.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Sufi Music https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256130079-06NHU5Z0KXQFXIU3U935/Jaisalmer_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Fort Jaisalmer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256144998-5GZJ8D0IGK5Z3RAP3P0P/P1270848.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Pidgeon Party https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256129782-NJOARJQQQHAUY4T5HTZJ/Jaisalmer_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Awaiting Entrance On the lower left you’ll see our group acquiring entrance to the fort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256146053-TYVF531ER414RD290D3V/P1270851.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Welcome In https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256126660-LACYA43XXEYQGASIM0SO/DSCN1273.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Respect The Cowfolk One of many cows we saw in the fort and on the streets of Jaisalmer. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256124682-9BYZST4UHL18INJ0NCZY/DSCN1261.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - The "Old Ladies" And The Fort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256133481-2V8OLMC9WA74HU52I8SN/Jaisalmer_13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Ready For Medieval Battle You can see the curved entranceway to stop the war elephants from ramming and the rounded boulders ready to be dropped on enemies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256158061-QZABL6EEO138VH5YLR4Q/P1270918.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Puri Talks You can see our guide, Puri, talking to our group within the fort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256119464-U5V5YHLBO86UZA4RBQ55/DSCN1207.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Our First Havali I didn’t realize when Puri showed us this carved facade inside the fort walls that it was also a havali. The carved windows allow for air flow and “veil” the women within. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256120189-H1NEK08G0QM97NZJACLA/DSCN1212.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - "Veiled" Windows https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256159302-FSSSYQ5IXUJ6VOYZVS1R/P1270920.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Fort Walkway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256149129-DPZJSZYCRRF5U515A9SM/P1270877.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Jain Temple Entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256132242-C60AQ4NRH2RC5XL4AQTE/Jaisalmer_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Jain Temple Carved Pillars https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256121226-HCBDMRJF5CHUPFGI43PA/DSCN1230.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Mystical Temple Interior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256122147-G1GYNJHJLWXIBGPJ0A2K/DSCN1238.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Sculpted Sandstone https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256153916-HD7XWJ3JEZZUBFRB0BH5/P1270896.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Impressed Visitors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256123244-J9AHKES8XYZB8O8HCNOM/DSCN1240.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Domed Ceiling This was the interior of the dome that topped the Jain temple. The depth and skill of the sculpting was impressive. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256152806-IO8NC3U4Y0C6K3UMKSFN/P1270891.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Gandharva with an Apsara Positive spirits in Jainism as well as Hinduism and Buddhism. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256157071-1BDM6DMT2OD6U1YNAVFX/P1270909.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Inner Temple With Worshiper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256156103-J4XUFY3S0474KZNCZXLD/P1270903.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Chandraprabha You can see the silver areas depicting his chakras https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256155072-HEZF3RI16T1I4TT7YCQR/P1270900.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Happy Temple Visitors https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256161810-49SB191BCSHQI79DPVWE/P1270930.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Aura, The Good Samaritan https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256164347-W1EPW3WKII3D9HC16RDM/P1270935.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Another Wedding Announcement https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256162996-AJP2MXYU44SW0YWX2ZBY/P1270934.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - A Little Italian? This little Italian wondered how good the Italian food advertised in the fort would be. Too bad we didn’t have time to try it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608257080595-HMZU84I5NW60DWPYRMB0/P1270968.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Jaisalmer Beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256165349-MUIC64NDC85DSVR0QDBI/P1270962.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Samosas They wrapped the samosas in magazine pages. So Katie got a little fashion with her food. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256124722-MT355UT4TK08NJM5IOV8/DSCN1262.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Jaisalmer City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256147707-I826WOQC0OBFBT5KCXGQ/P1270871.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Keeping Watch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608257081178-P86OGBFAW7465K76HWJ4/P1270991.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - The Impressive Havali https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256160513-GFNW5TAP65DFW56N7B6M/P1270922.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - As Delicate As Lace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608257081843-BE9AD2WNMHQ19ONHZFAC/P1270996.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Tempted With Textiles This is where I bought the “tree of life” blanket. And yes, I bought some pillow cases too. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609803876275-Y0QDZ7A1F32ZRD54C25P/IMG_0886.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Tree Of Life This pashmina/silk blanket now lives on our bed! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608256118502-QB6TL4CKHQ9Z9ABZT7YP/DSCN1195.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Bovine Boulevard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608257082447-CQ5HSWCBPFGGDO5NM0RU/P1270998.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - Cow Companion Here we are walking to the street market for lunch. I was ready to take a nap. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608257083911-LKFLMPV31YKD9H9AH5YJ/P1280001.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City - That's One Way To Advertise A vendor’s way of advertising their ceramic pots. I quite liked the display. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608258890295-6TVMJJK57NZ1VP8VQJAU/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #50: The Golden City The Impressive Havali https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2020/rtw-post-51-fully-fortified monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840614116-O3BQGZUXLLFZC9OYO9FV/100_3564.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - A Bird's Eye View The Sardar Market from high up at the Fort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840626515-R9FMZWPY70U0ZK5963PD/P1280045.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Entering The Clock Tower Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840624301-UZ6DAQXBYA9R1MENZAHR/P1280023.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Aura's Jodhpur Orientation https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840625032-TXM0NUH1DRZ7NEQ3PYVQ/P1280034.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Spice Vendor https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840623833-1LQAYIAXV1I86CXC1XFS/Jodhpur_13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Tea Merchants These gentlemen were presenting their teas to us, which I was enjoying, but we had to cut them short so we could get back to Aura. Can’t be late! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840615489-Q5HFUNGR9JTXKC98AA96/DSCN1298.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Tuk-Tuk To Mehrangarh Fort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840638499-IJ6UL11AQ3OTSIZ2FKAU/P1280209.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Jodhpur's Protective Father https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840616565-QWM5TBYQAIMWA4HHR1PQ/DSCN1317.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Mehrangarh's Ramparts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840615829-G4RCZ9EDGEEDMAHKB2AW/DSCN1305.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Preparing To Enter https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840613003-090M799W9P5X5I5WWTJY/100_3522.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Old Cannon Wounds The wall of the fort showed old wounds from cannon fodder from previous battles. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840618621-JPIDC004EX19FLB0AEBV/DSCN1325.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - The Lovely Entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840622388-UZRYKGVQ9O2JRFUNITSG/Jodhpur_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - The "Old Ladies" At Mehrangarh Fort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840637481-J3932KLXJB1JI4G0WKGY/P1280198.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Alice Is Feeling Better! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840636873-X6X5P3NZ3XLHF6TMS5B0/P1280195.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Elephant-Sized Doors Katie demonstrates the size of the fort’s doors. You can also see the spikes that are meant to inflict pain on any war elephants attempting to ram. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840636242-G4JK1ELG4O0BC527E4B4/P1280194.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Sati Marks The hand prints of the Maharaja’s wives. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840626713-MOYLIRWNHZ0484B16Y0T/P1280066.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Formidable Fort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840628024-GZKEDYIGTQO5NG23CCCR/P1280091.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Interesting Architecture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840612281-OWTI5Q6W7GWQUSPX74RU/100_3537.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Local Interest These gentlemen walking by wanted to meet us. We’re so very exciting! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840628908-F3JOOSJ9SAIMVYFDGQ3F/P1280098.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Unexpected Celebrity These kids wanted us to take a picture with them on our camera. They didn’t have a camera. It was fun for them to simply look at the screen on our camera and see themselves with us. How adorable! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840627355-DJRZALNPT7M94F6EPC2L/P1280088.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - An Elephant Howdah A howdah is a traditional wooden-framed saddle used to ride on elephants. The museum showcased numerous styles of howdahs and palanquins, which are carried by men rather than elephants. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840628383-EFNX5SXJC8VSRSX0NKY4/P1280096.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - A Peacock Themed Palanquin https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840618598-JOG0YW04THYCRUHMG7FB/DSCN1338.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Royal Chamber This was a beautiful room in the palace decorated in tiles and mirrors. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840622076-J9QUVELE85QIJ8RM2GQ1/Jodhpur_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Maharajah's Entertaining Room https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840630144-A6VEN6RP3CV31ME4X5N7/P1280123.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Phool Mahal This is the “Palace of Flowers” built in the 18th century. It is a hall of private audience with the Maharaja and is considered the grandest period room in Mehrangarh. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840630748-5N7V31KJROYE54L0LPAL/P1280138.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Admiring The City Below https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840631665-561WGR3CCU024SWT6EDW/P1280152.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - The Blue City A view of Jodhpur from the fort’s ramparts. You can see the blue color patchwork across the buildings below. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840632253-TSSORIWNDDLN0JQDUB2C/P1280161.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Blue Tinting The Brahmins no longer own this color with their superior caste placement. Anyone may use the blue whitewash on their home. It leaves a lovely tint across the city. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840632980-7441MXJ947QJRUTUZACC/P1280162.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Anne Is Being Watched Over Notice the gentlemen staring down from above. We were as much on display as any antiquity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840634953-8T1OV5I3G0I09T9AKOFY/P1280184.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Haveli A close up view of the haveli carving and design. This allows the wind to blow through a building and cool it. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840635643-BPK8G02FK1YF8WVK15C7/P1280189.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - On Display Here Katie and Joni enjoy the beauty of the haveli. Meanwhile, a man in the distance sneaks a photo of them. I’m sure this photo of one of India’s renowned military leaders (Joni) will be cherished always. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840634122-1S7OA64961IP03M5CYXO/P1280170.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - The Beauty Of India Pictures like this show the appeal of India. The colors, the architecture, the light - there’s an ancient beauty in its soul. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840638544-RHDQ8AUIR4MROGRE7QJG/P1280217.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Home Cooking This wonderful chef welcomed us into her home and presented us a buffet of dishes. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840639476-74OV9GCWY94HK9LMKYJF/P1280218.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Ready To Eat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840639746-JTCWXVFD45487LR5DA13/P1280224.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Grab A Seat The bus before it was completely filled with bodies. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608840640427-GIZ0SJ9FDK8KB030NLYY/P1280236.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified - Clown Bus https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608841499519-PJVZIC4NTRH0YF18UYC0/P1280194.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified The Sati Marks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608841258406-ORQ1W1BOJADRW82ME7IZ/P1280152.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified The Blue City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608841782752-7NEONW473WAMWVZCOUXE/P1280218.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified Indian Homemade Meal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608841164973-AP510UJHYER63DX6EWWH/Jodhpur_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified The “Old Ladies” At Mehrangarh Fort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608841602265-Y5W9RAGKPJK69ZBDXKNM/P1280098.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified Unexpected Celebrity https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608841085390-KRRVOBRIN9KENWCDB15P/P1280045.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified The Clock Tower Market https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608841691797-XCKDIQZP2OU6GD4PLTAQ/P1280162.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified Someone’s Watching Over Anne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1608841822746-CNQ60RRD9X21VRJME0KL/P1280236.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #51: Fully Fortified The Clown Bus https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2021/rtw-post-52-indias-ups-and-downs monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609903033166-FEL1CX6YLY8R5LOWQIUU/Udaipur_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs Lake Pichola and Lake Palace to the Far Left https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609903967045-MAUR8PTZWZ2W1XFIO50V/DSCN1359.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs Jagdish Temple, Udaipur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609903495354-AY2HUAOWZJBY9JHWCY0P/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs Foraging In The Wasteland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609903126612-NHX9H8A8EG0OSPJJV8T4/DSCN1490.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs Toran Pol - Famous Entrance In City Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901962732-ILVFPE8SOEYUEF8E5JZJ/P1280238.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Aura Explains Here’s Aura doing his city orientation talk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901948756-E6ZSM6HMZR07YOLLXSD6/DSCN1362.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Lake Glimpse Stepping toward Lake Pichola, which sits beside City Palace. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901963940-A4KKJVWKKJSHR1YN7OH7/P1280247.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Lake Pichola https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901964967-ETTXQ05C3E97FXNDIS9Y/P1280260.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Lake Palace Here you can see Lake Palace seemingly floating on the water. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901964200-YADEBFPUYSQUPVAHOIG3/P1280259.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Sunset Sky https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901974155-PFBSOWNQQSV9DKVICLA2/Udaipur_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Glorious Vista https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901949940-A1859N2YJVZXYW339QBS/DSCN1367.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Cultural Show We’re ready for the Rajasthani cultural show! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901950424-673T4HTBHLCLYTAC04I6/DSCN1386.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Whirling Women https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901951232-4I9RY4ZM0OB41PB9GHBW/DSCN1412.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Remarkable Cymbals As you can see in this photo, the women have small cymbals running down their legs. They had little cymbals all over and played them in time with the music. While balancing dishes on their heads, of course. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901965954-9G6W3G128SJQ8DAK1T8X/P1280289.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Beautiful Backdrop https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901966349-8F7DC2JDQZGM46B9B01W/P1280301.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Puppet Mastery This is one of the puppets that performed it’s own little dance for us. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901952646-NX4LMJ3UFTTPAAEGS94V/DSCN1446.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Veiled Ladies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901967129-CT1ZP580QW62GM9NNO83/P1280322.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Short Stack This 66 year old woman danced and performed other balancing feats with a stack of pots on her head that grew and grew. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901968284-3TMTBUJKDSAD16CKBQ29/P1280331.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Tall Stack By the end the stack more than doubled her height! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901953144-6CRF14CDK8XI8QIAT902/DSCN1477.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - City Palace Exterior https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901953900-83LSM1LGYEQTPYHUFR62/DSCN1478.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - City Palace Ramparts https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901945721-ZK2QWR6SY0QO61FVAZ1M/100_3600.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Artful Architecture https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901947309-OVHGT06ZI4O0H3Z5141K/100_3616.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Arches To The Grounds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901955721-L2C34V02ZSYDD0TQ3UWD/DSCN1490.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Toran Pol Pol means gateway or entrance. This entrance is used in wedding ceremonies and has been beautifully restored. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901954640-EGSIXLJ53BC919W62I43/DSCN1487.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Palace Gardens https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901956631-RDNVBWQGG3EAVF2MDNN0/DSCN1491.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Unexpected Celebrity Anne’s being asked to take a photo with the little girls. She’s a star! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901946801-Q73DJRV4WZ6Y50M2C5GR/100_3611.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Photo Op I was asked to hold this baby so they could photograph him in my arms. Who knew I’d be so popular in India? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901962863-8KUCTJCE0C4UX4750KIM/P1280240.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Miniature Artist This painter led the studio that created the Mughal miniature paintings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609902549285-7P1EVIUPOMQ3GJ4H3NOK/IMG_0875.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Small Scale Art For reference, here’s a photo of a coffee cup next to our framed miniature art I bought in Udaipur. You can see the artwork is quite small, with the height being under 4 inches. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609902783484-AUP532WMM5TN60F6SWIM/IMG_0878.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Tiny Detail Here’s a close up of the panel that represents Udaipur. You can see the Lake Palace in the background with a prancing horse in the foreground. This piece is painted on silk. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901974910-FRPQA1098M921RB12G9U/Udaipur_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Bird's Eye View This is Udaipur from the rooftop where we took our cooking class. To the far right you can see City Palace on the hilltop. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901961416-RVDZMJY3KUHZFDTYV6FB/DSCN1531.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Enjoying Udaipur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901957233-S5N4XO8X06E76MLIGH47/DSCN1513.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Making Masala Chai Tea https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901958695-5U55S3O0V72SBS0OXJUA/DSCN1514.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Mirror Image The mirror latched above our teacher allowed us to see his stovetop activity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901958644-KKI8N02SRR3VUPNZEUGK/DSCN1524.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Anne Makes Samosas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609902848080-E3ESP7H7QX55NLV30TTM/DSCN1528.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Our Cooking Class https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901960367-IK15IQPEBCIVW4X72TMC/DSCN1526.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Place Settings We enjoyed our culinary creations at this long table in the evening light. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901975648-RI3W2N181IPTPKBHVXIL/Udaipur_05.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - City Palace At Night All the forts and palaces we visited took on a magical feel when night set in and they lit up with an amber glow. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901970487-YYELGDEYZAOEK9SJXPF0/Pushkar_1280342.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Shri Rama Vaikunth Temple A Hindu temple in Pushkar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901971156-4NDRXURDZLAQO8ZCKT11/Pushkar_1280343.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Pushkar Market You can see the sign for the Brahma temple leading up the steps out of the market. Unfortunately, no photos were allowed. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901969502-GEDNYBWD8WHPLESYCTLN/Pushkar_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Pushkar Lake We sat alongside this lake for our dinner together during our first night in Pushkar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901968439-1FMTAV3DQB6WL1T2U1WF/P1280335.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Survival Of The Fittest A cow rummages through garbage for some dinner. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901973268-CQHNN1T3W8EWU82B4I5V/Pushkar_IMG_3416.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Wild Pigs (or warthogs?) We saw many of these wild creatures near our hotel in Pushkar. I don’t blame them, it seemed to be a good spot to grab lunch. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609901972347-PBIONEABRI7OH2MIC93A/Pushkar_IMG_3415.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs - Foraging In The Wasteland https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609903309847-PI3EBHOQEJ900OH8CS00/Udaipur_05.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs City Palace At Night https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609903440290-Z7AM6TJWRXWHH9I6VQHY/Pushkar_1280342.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs Shri Rama Vaikunth Temple - Pushkar https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609903081716-H3GQNWERPR8X41CSOPBQ/P1280322.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs Rajasthani Cultural Show https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609903281474-R3CJBCVTNPUARXUWT9IO/DSCN1531.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs Enjoying Udaipur https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609903551036-XJX67V9QP8WH2X1YVSKD/Pushkar_1280343.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs Pushkar Market - Leading To Brahma Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1609903227041-08Q3YKM03P7CR5HLDWEY/DSCN1513.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #52: India's Ups And Downs Making Masala Chai Tea https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2021/rtw-post-53-jumping-jaipur monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611716379747-ZW18TAEN9QMNKJJY6266/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur A Snake Charmer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611716114968-A0DLQASJFRYH3LHBDR2K/94.1_Jaipur_05.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur Amer Fort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611716311155-QOEEIBT73UM8SAUARIND/111_P1280521.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur The Mirror Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611722466815-RAE8HNDYBTERL5ZBJ216/P1280405.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur The Palace Of The Winds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611716219140-OTISFP45NUTL5RNFJQ8D/110_Jaipur_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur The Royal Family's Private Quarters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611715931224-5TG17YYHECQUH9B161V9/image-asset.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur Lassi Approved! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611716159011-2C0DZHZH0DOKWXHVZDKQ/107_P1280479.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur The Ganesh Pol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642110844-DE8QC2JJB5GW36DCCYT3/50_Jaipur_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Organized Chaos Jaipur city and its “anything goes” traffic. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642111061-UW05ZKHI0Q2LOK67ESJB/51_P1280374.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Intro To Jaipur Aura gives us his Jaipur orientation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642112087-W7C1S2EC5T41VCN0KFPW/60_P1280388.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Lassi Approved! My favorite picture of Anne from our trip - her drinking the best lassi in India. Aura’s definitely interested in her reaction. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642112867-ZDO77EM3E6GTSMV5SBJE/61_P1280390.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - I'm Lovin' It Joni found an American icon along our walk through Jaipur. We may have popped in for a familiar treat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642113725-DCCNTE1DX90FBFWQALRC/90_P1280391.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Our Bollywood Premiere https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642114565-UAX01G9V25APK6EY409W/91_P1280396.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Humshakals! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642115189-F3FZMFJ8RS3LR91RI6FC/92_DSCN1596.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Ready For Comedy The movie theater was air-conditioned, so even if the film was subpar, we were very happy to be comfortable while watching it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611722507860-8WMUPQSWLT4IAENR132P/P1280405.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - The Palace Of The Winds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642118274-ZS1KKMVZ3LHVHN8ZBOUG/94_P1280416.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Group Shot Our “shoestring” crew in front of Amer Fort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642123060-ZMLZM4BAXU43QYOTHY8E/95_Jaipur_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Amer Fort And Lake https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642124813-J8JQ5IBU1UUVWPPI92OI/96_P1280432.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Pigeon Pedestal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642126241-TUD6Y6K7OX924Q08CT49/97_DSCN1625.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Trained Elephants I felt much pity for these beautiful creatures being made to cart tourists up and down a hill in the blistering heat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642127293-8OT93RFSS712Y7EKCOMR/98_P1280438.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - A Passing Goat https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642128386-7NB7CVDI6DIN75BU8R1K/99_P1280444.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Amer Fort Ascent https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642129574-ZLH82O72DUF55XPV5NPY/100_DSCN1637.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - The Saffron Garden Here you can see the elephants climbing up the ramp, the lake, and within the lake the royal Saffron Garden. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642131950-4H0CA589BKWPTZNE65NN/102.2_Jaipur_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - The First Courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642133769-OMFBBZP0JC6USDI8UX6P/102.6_DSCN1581.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Monkeying Around https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642134763-24XZTDUKC6XOP6PA7KG0/103_3703.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - The Magic Flower Our guide shows us “the magic flower” that has hidden images of animals within. The hidden animals are very subtle and are seen more in the shapes used than in detail. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642135877-6LZ6HL326S1XC1V59QFQ/104_P1280471.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Diwan-e-Aam The Maharaja’s public pavilion where he met with visitors and made proclamations. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642137242-JH1JYKH2CZKAS9QSLFIR/105_P1280462.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Elephant's Strength Elephant heads were carved into the tops of each column in the Diwan-e-Aam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642138131-ZD2UOOP2GCUZ1JG3VFCX/105.1_P1280463.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Is Anyone Home? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642139073-HBUWCSQU5G2NJJ0XC342/106_P1280460.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - The 2nd Courtyard Here I’m standing beside the Diwan-e-Aam and behind me you can see the gorgeous Ganesh Pol entrance to the 3rd courtyard. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642145744-9SZF8BBFVEBJXV8CKA6B/107_P1280479.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Ganesh Pol https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642148629-LDWXOO8ETVE8RFPFXSFX/109_Jaipur_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - The 3rd Courtyard https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611718107982-DGD26J8CIDFQDMHJW0CH/110_Jaipur_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - The Royal Family's Private Quarters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642151658-AI62OWE9PGGDNDVL85DS/111_P1280521.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - The Mirror Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642152781-ZOUMND7X92LTJM8IM7DF/112_P1280514.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Entering The Mirror Palace https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642154091-NE1PGBZHR8JIH4IKIT7B/113_P1280523.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - A Reflective Alcove https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642157016-D6P2IF0PB8LM52OJATLZ/114_P1280515.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Colorful Carvings https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642160004-WJB6WF596VWETLQZ0H42/114.1_DSCN1653.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Peering Out I’m looking down into the 2nd courtyard where the Diwan-e-Aam sits. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642161998-BD94WYHOPHQ97B1N2KLJ/114.2_3688.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Framed Diwan-e-Aam A framed view from above of the Diwan-e-Aam. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642163139-55087CBLZOJVCZKT6IC2/115_P1280530.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - The 4th Courtyard This was the women’s sanctuary where the Maharaja could watch from above and fetch whomever he fancied at any given moment. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642164298-8WR8SV06BT58ZCPCG2EZ/116_P1280536.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Hey Joni! Joni waves from the 4th courtyard. It appears someone is watching her from above… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642165738-COJ0HOUW2J7MXH6Q5FX3/117_3716.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Hey Katie and Anne! These two ladies are up in a window calling down to Joni below. Unlike the Maharajah, they only want to say hi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642166934-O4CC8HTGZTQKEIYBFA6O/118_3714.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Three Travelers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642167865-FOAEWNMQMSYKDSDJP8LY/119_P1280541.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - A Snake Charmer I believe that’s a king cobra in that basket. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642169029-PHCV0ZOQL2BTBB0AC4LP/120_P1280545.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Great Parking Spots When in India, you may be parking any manner of transport. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642169862-I1ZRVWFDHQWNHBEWBT9M/121_P1280354.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Ready For More Joni is ready to leap into the next activity. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642171000-QFORPWFYTL3LPJ436T3C/122_P1280555.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Polishing Stones Young men polishing stones at the jewelers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642172029-EUOW8QOVKPCA4XFH7CTJ/123_DSCN1676.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Block Printing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611642173200-K65EZP1Y634QQACBU79J/124_P1280563.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur - Made-To-Order I’m getting my measurements for my Punjabi suit. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1611716002655-4CYW4ABIT7D93LACDFMG/91_P1280396.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #53: Jumping Jaipur Humshakals! https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2021/rtw-post-54-a-monumental-love monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631247830428-NGCP1BDUX0TQLA9341K4/TajMahal_40.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Make it stand out Hard To Say Goodbye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631247645142-S1PAQOXQZUWB6TLUXAB0/TajMahal_20.7.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Make it stand out Peaceful Symmetry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631248090693-0RMWMEW3CSFZZX671NYK/Agra_Fort_04.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Make it stand out Exploring The Depths https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631248137420-PP0R6TG12HLZMDIOZ1M9/Agra_Fort_09.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Make it stand out View From Agra Fort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631320911756-7KEUBAITOAFLSM77L6ME/Agra_Fort_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Make it stand out Shah Jahan’s “Cell” https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631247442302-NDFKT8A8OSWOPLTW45JK/TajMahal_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Make it stand out Our First Glimpse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246767121-KYT3PNCUBIFBM994K5S3/Matrimonials.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Make it stand out Searching For Love https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631247548417-T854U1J4YEEEKZPVH1CA/TajMahal_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Make it stand out The Taj Mahal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246268202-ZSZTK13N6D9NOQLNTMAJ/Matrimonials.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Finding Love Reading matrimonial ads on our way to Agra. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246284377-4X5N58TVX2SIJ2FSQARA/Traffic.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Same Traffic, Different City https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246260867-7ZZRF18JYQ9SRAOD9UNL/BabyTaj_01.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Entrance To Baby Taj https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246261156-AE543I86WI3503L1RG34/BabyTaj_02.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Baby Taj Also known as the “jewel box” of India. I think you can see why. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246261800-63CRF2D9WVG1XGUFCTW5/BabyTaj_03.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Pointing To Heaven https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246262427-Y8XE6811X8OLYPEAG4ZZ/BabyTaj_05.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Inner Beauty https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246264061-QF7GJLELBD3UJBS4OIUJ/BabyTaj_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Stolen Splendor Aura told us the ceilings of Baby Taj were once encrusted with jewels that were long ago pilfered by thieves. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246264106-SS3VP6106D56O5EVU0C8/BabyTaj_07.1.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Comtemplative Promenade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246265429-YFWP3OX5GO4348GIDB0A/BabyTaj_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Intricate Tile Work Baby Taj is covered from head to toe in elaborately designed tile work, making the building fascinating to look at up close and afar. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246265865-8NRCKKDX2WE9DOPIG1VO/BabyTaj_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Still Life Flowers and vases are a typical form of Islamic art in mosques and mausoleums. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246266870-JV602888IYDLM67I57P4/BabyTaj_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - A Work Of Art https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246267241-PBHR5IIVKZ216Z4XSKWA/BabyTaj_10.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Riverside Gate Behind Baby Taj was one of four “gates” that formed the symmetry of the grounds. This gate faced the river that ran alongside the mausoleum. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246268707-FQ509TCR5UHTIG1G2MHE/TajMahal_01.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - First View Our first view of the Taj Mahal was across a mostly dry riverbed, with the sun setting, birds bathing, and streaks of lightning cutting the sky. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246269024-PRMPGA3NURWBTSRWPYV3/TajMahal_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Joyous Friends We were so lucky to have Joni and Anne there to experience India with us. This was one of many happy moments. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246269570-AN6R46EHNIY6L6ICXK4C/TajMahal_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Sunrise Arrival Katie is poised to enter the main gate and see the Taj Mahal in all its glory! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246270041-0RIOJM7HAH18IPYASHUL/TajMahal_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Good Morning, Taj https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246272221-O9IEH0KLK84KUD91EPXZ/TajMahal_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - The Taj Mahal https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246271888-K080CIG3D8JJIR3P8WC0/TajMahal_13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Posing With The Taj https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246272677-GGW6WJH5NYC4WTFFH0L0/TajMahal_14.2.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Group Photo Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246273212-SKOED5B30XHZYNUT34HK/TajMahal_14.5.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Our Taj Mahal Tip Off https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246273696-LX0LPR721OZNX1VAFY3P/TajMahal_14.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Inching Closer https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246274458-BUHMIRES2DRWB73GNP7A/TajMahal_15.5.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Delicate Tile Work I believe Sanskrit is inlaid in tile around the entrance way. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246275637-N9K4396XTBX6QSZMK0X3/TajMahal_15.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - An Expansive Doorway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246275714-SHN8BM8IINUWAOMEQW8S/TajMahal_16.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Feeling The Taj https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246277070-GXJM0XIDOEHBJPOEX3IT/TajMahal_17.2.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Exquisite Marble Carving https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246277655-7WV9ESP8U2TSAULANNBB/TajMahal_17.5.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - A Happy Morning With Taj https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246278356-0QVMOYF9UU5ERGNOPY8W/TajMahal_18.5.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - A View Back This is the view back from the main building toward the gate we entered. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246278476-VMHAYULGBP6HU798KOW3/TajMahal_19.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Shadows Of The Morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246279089-QF93TDNABT934VBSADQ9/TajMahal_20.5.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Agra Fort In The Distance From this view you can see the red walls of the Agra Fort in the distance. That is where Shah Jahan was imprisoned by his son after being overthrown. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246280055-DXYDUQ55Q4HHBKJHSI5Z/TajMahal_20.7.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Strolling The Grounds https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246280507-8IRJVKANEYMRCR2WWM9I/TajMahal_20.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Guest House The Taj Mahal mausoleum has a mosque to one side and a guest house to another. We sat in its shade and soaked in the view. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246280948-H26U1UJB8F8U0OLCJCB4/TajMahal_21.5.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Joni Doing Her Thing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246281835-P32F12HUSHMU5DOJULEP/TajMahal_21.7.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Relative Size Look closely and you can see the people at the bottom of frame. That helps give a bit of perspective for how immense the Taj Mahal is. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246282090-2ZIVT5MR65QR5X0QVNIN/TajMahal_21.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Taj Mahal Silhouette https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246282776-WUUICTE5G4KNS6FN1R44/TajMahal_40.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - It's Hard To Say Goodbye https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246283344-LWFAWI38GB46MYZYRXCL/TajMahal_41.5.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Last Looks https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246283880-58EOC6TUSEADHPR1NFSQ/TajMahal_41.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - When In India The “old ladies” wearing their Indian garb. We all chose our own outfits individually but the colors were extremely complimentary. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246253538-0ESOBAJN3T4KR5KJWAEK/Agra_Fort_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Agra Fort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246253300-FTO2WBODFFUSU5DN8EIN/Agra_Fort_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Fort Gateway https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246254172-F9HA79I114KOZM3L7PE8/Agra_Fort_03.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Symmetry Abounds Everywhere you look in Islamic architecture you see symmetry. It makes for peaceful surroundings. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246257449-53B9W91CZ0FUTEYGBITI/Agra_Fort_08.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - The Notorious Market The quad below me is the place where Shah Jahan first laid eyes on Mumtaz Mahal in the women’s only market. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246259626-5SFX76MRKO5SHJCYAMKD/Agra_Fort_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Prison Cell? This was the living quarters for Shah Jahan when he was imprisoned in Agra Fort. Not too shabby. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246259646-17ZJQJU0Q1W056L9YIUL/Agra_Fort_11.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Peek-A-Boo https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246257894-DUKD2ILIZNDIIFBYCHU3/Agra_Fort_09.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Shah Jahan's View From his quarters Shah Jahan was provided a view of the Taj Mahal, the final resting place of his beloved. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246256483-C80ZPGNV7X7OEBKYZAGK/Agra_Fort_07.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Dark Colonnade https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246256495-JL35J9A5GAXPSQDXOHWZ/Agra_Fort_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - An Empty Fountain? I’m not sure what this imposing hole in the ground was for, but I’m going to go with fountain. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246254558-9Y5UMAFJTY3C8LKY1WPJ/Agra_Fort_04.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Exploring The Fort https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246255300-UI6ZWW8KGOFGHSGMQ6LO/Agra_Fort_05.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Refuse To Conform Throughout our travels we’d witnessed young women posing with their hand on one hip, elbow out, and knee bent like a dainty lady. We tried to capture that feminine essence but Katie refused to conform. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631246267641-8903D72ICPZG6Z4MC701/Charades.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Charade Madness Lord knows what Anne was charading most of the time, but it was certainly fun to try and guess. Or just openly laugh at her. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631320782009-T80RTWJJOS7JRIL37J74/BabyTaj_03.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Make it stand out Baby Taj https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631247100149-JCTA5E4BN046PUSZ5LGD/BabyTaj_07.1.JPG Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Make it stand out The Jewel Box Of India https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631247739506-NPF2CHLGCFU1W7IC4KOO/TajMahal_17.5.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Make it stand out Drawing Near https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1631247973028-ZR21C2232CCB9O76VGK0/Agra_Fort_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #54: A Monumental Love - Make it stand out Agra Fort https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2022/rtw-post-55-holy-water monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/0660d36e-7e08-498d-a78c-d623afa89f63/Ganges_29.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Make it stand out Ganga Aarti Ceremony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/ec77aa30-04c0-4996-8043-a26fe76fdd6a/Delhi_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Make it stand out Sleepy Train https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/3a97c55f-ea30-4fb2-b5e8-4b4eb15dadbe/Ganges_37.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Make it stand out Floating Back In Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/57e0d95e-8bd8-4165-bee6-a24e4840f1a5/Varanasi_09.jpeg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Make it stand out Weaving Fabrics https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/80aa7919-37a2-46aa-b355-0647e724c324/B_Sarnath_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Make it stand out Site of Buddha’s First Sermon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/5fc5a040-1a0f-40da-ac60-d4cd5440cb36/Ganges_Surnise_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Make it stand out Calm Indian Morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1904f172-0761-4cd5-9229-5880b018163b/Varanasi_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Make it stand out Curious Kids https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/c74ed984-f32e-4931-8152-988501dbd2c4/Agra_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Make it stand out 2am train delay… https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/18c753b2-3b6d-4eb6-a3e8-4b3abfc753bb/Ganges_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Make it stand out The River Ganges https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/2eaeec77-b1ea-4c0f-8442-7d19b118b4eb/Ganges_Night_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Make it stand out Riverside Worship https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/8574ac20-e90d-417f-9a12-dac71742a78a/Delhi_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Make it stand out Joining The Party! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847949257-HN2BUN9VIQ08C43PCU82/Agra_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - 2am Train Delay... https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847948537-7H2BX5JU1KUSISHLQSQP/B_Sarnath_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Travel To Sarnath https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847950237-YNM26PEH56O8TVE08D2O/B_Sarnath_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - To Help Or Hinder? This railing was alongside the walkway covered in barbed wire. Was it to offer a helping hand or cut it up??? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847954570-SKTLOGLDX3HAC8ZHWVCD/B_Sarnath_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Sarnath Ancient Ruins https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847951474-J00EGQ8LWYUOYDGE0CXQ/B_Sarnath_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Location Of Buddha's First Sermon https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847950717-ON1CO6UWH00TUKV1T6VX/B_Sarnath_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Gold Leaf We noticed the faded gold leaf at the base of the old temple and then saw this sign. Apparently the gold leaf isn’t ancient but newly applied! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847953211-BUHQBO1JQT0VJHJQ1UUI/B_Sarnath_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Standing Buddha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847952752-MZVFHHVC43LKBSW1AIHL/B_Sarnath_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Buddhist Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847954797-MN3XMG7WXBH81JHEKBCJ/B_Sarnath_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Golden Buddha https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847964742-K72A166EQ5ACOHD2NRI0/Ganges_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Walking To The Ganges https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847966197-44DK960140OX74WX6FMJ/Ganges_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Riverside Cricket Game https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847968786-P88EEU62Y97BNIKCQWGV/Ganges_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - The River Ganges https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847967876-IXF6Z9DY6BBCR973JC35/Ganges_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - A Helping Hand We’ve noticed that anywhere in India, if you’re out and about wherever there are people (and there always are) they always lend a hand. You never have to ask for help, people just appear and help when they see you need it! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847972905-SP8FDC1OQ8YPFA5LOG0X/Ganges_20.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Water Lilies https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847970365-46R577A3XCJY5HD6A5F5/Ganges_15.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Aura's Tales Aura explains the Hindu history behind the River Ganges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847975257-PFZ0BUPJBMWWJALM6QC6/Ganges_23.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Shiva and Ganga https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847970292-NHQ7FDSTNA1LY0GUPW8P/Ganges_13.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - River Wild Here you can see men swimming alongside cattle. This embodies the enigma of the River Ganges - it’s polluted by both human and animal waste, but its holy waters are believed to be self-purifying. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847981043-XHG0S0BQ73D8YZLM5DB5/Ganges_36.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Waterside Washing https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847973575-R0JQMNEXUQWC0ULIRAQY/Ganges_21.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Communal Baths People gathered riverside to swim and bathe together. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847986220-F8P825WH05PHQ7I62SFE/Ganges_38.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Varanasi Along The Ganges https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847983515-UHESS6X61OKJ4GLZHD87/Ganges_37.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Floating Back In Time https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847975589-QU87Q452XO3CW9A63L3F/Ganges_29.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Our Mini Aarti Ceremony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847976145-LMJZ7PTXY09PL30EPVUY/Ganges_30.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Making A Wish https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847977925-P206JFWK3FIEH4WK0ICV/Ganges_35.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Setting Wishes Free https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662848001160-V7LK8PRAEW3S0VSAD95F/Ganges_Surnise_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Dimming Day https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847987395-8XW31H9OJZLIUZ1H4JPC/Ganges_Night_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Evening Falls https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847988561-RSD3TY5EN1RLAN09TYXM/Ganges_Night_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Varanasi Alight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847989689-IDOW6LTJGB0YIMZ8EG2T/Ganges_Night_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Hindu Gathering https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847990148-DKZT4ESXO27YMD79EVVO/Ganges_Night_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Ganga Aarti Ceremony https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847991590-FABAN5IRBHXFZ7OELR7F/Ganges_Night_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Honoring The River Hindu priests present offerings of fire to the sacred River Ganges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847991772-VSTX0NCTC54XNTSXKRHP/Ganges_Sunrise_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Before Sunrise https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847993150-HTHGURQHPD3TNLWJJF4Q/Ganges_Sunrise_10.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Morning Maidens About to head out on the River Ganges for a sunrise paddle. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847992745-E947L22YE0T2UWFA3TCJ/Ganges_Sunrise_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Lovely Lights https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662848001438-O9VZJM33WXPL6TB129D2/Ganges_Surnise_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - The Sun Rises https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847993407-BRACAU3ARD7V11Q9N2OO/Ganges_Sunrise_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Golden River Morning https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847994520-3L4G8IUXO2G6MN1P43ER/Ganges_Sunrise_20.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Gone Fishing Early morning fishermen on the river. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847998200-BCAXJPBUTUWCVHZTA7C0/Ganges_Sunrise_36.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - A Varanasi Laundromat Men and women scrubbing and pounding clothing along the river rocks to clean them. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662848002632-YR22RZHH0B9082827MW7/Ganges_Surnise_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Calm Indian Waters https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662848002317-P3G0FIIKBTCTLX0YZZR0/Ganges_Surnise_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Watching Temple https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662848000494-KXKLXB4IN2XGTU1GNILI/Ganges_Surnise_05.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - The Colorful Varanasi Shoreline https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847996455-B0FH8QGH229SMLRURJGH/Ganges_Sunrise_30.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Funeral Pyres Fires are always burning along the river where bodies are brought daily to receive their Hindu funeral. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847997010-2Q7EI5X09Y0AA6A2IQMQ/Ganges_Sunrise_32.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Wood For Pyres We saw heaps of wood piled along the river for all the pyres that happen each day. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847965983-E0PC659KEMAY95URIO54/Ganges_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Wood and Goats! Cows, goats, dogs and monkeys - oh my! We saw all of these creatures in abundance around the River Ganges. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662848006935-WANIN30ZHADUVDARQFE5/Varanasi_06.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Tour Guide And Friend This was our soft-spoken tour guide through the fabric district of Varanasi. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662848004841-AZGLFA6UESIUG2KVVLAM/Varanasi_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Alleyway Travel We linked from shop-to-shop, loom-to-loom through a maze of alleyways. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662848003407-XRN8XU9130AMFHF0WOF6/Varanasi_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Textile Workers https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662848005184-Q7HTZMFS4TARG8D8AXL8/Varanasi_05.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Electric Loom https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662848008608-YJG24HKO2EDDF6NBDM7E/Varanasi_08.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Curious Kids Numerous kids ran through the alleys and followed us on our tour. So very cute! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662848007421-AMZN0QR5M4M6DZ0MAT33/Varanasi_07.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Sweet Faces https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662848010055-NK4F4KWA4G5VGZWDO5W7/Varanasi_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Weaving https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662848016309-CJCUJTEVL2MI1IDM69XA/Varanasi_11.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Thread Count https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662848016933-TPM76AX96HJMS9NWAMCB/Varanasi_12.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - The Sales Pitch https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847962909-4086IJYT7M2G99M0KQU0/Delhi_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Hot On The Platform While we waited and dripped onto the train platform in Varanasi, men gathered to watch us melt like ice cream. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847961762-MO15NDQ0YS06PZRLN9KM/Delhi_03.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Sleepy Train https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847960452-9M4WAKNT9IXMQ3KY43WK/Delhi_02.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Cutie Katie https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1662847958659-KWBR8FNW2XBB45T1PGI1/Delhi_01.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #55: Holy Water - Last Night In India! We joined the party, for once, and enjoyed a rooftop gathering of fun and laughter. https://aliceintraveland.com/rtw/2023/rtw-post-56-dubai-bye-bye monthly 0.5 2025-11-07 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/0c1c455c-a735-49c0-b648-2e24750ceb05/Dubai_04.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Make it stand out Flying High In Dubai https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/a26849ab-6d88-40b1-9212-ae30d9ccb1f1/IMG_3358.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Make it stand out Burj Al Arab Hotel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/333dd8c0-5cf9-44f0-a379-eac8f4654820/P1290265.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Make it stand out On Top Of The World https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/f35edc81-9690-411f-b26c-b9f82949bc88/P1000259.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Make it stand out Back On American Soil https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/4ddc10b1-c5a2-4e8b-8673-91584893b8e1/P1000201.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Make it stand out Dubai Museum https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/576dd6e9-5ee0-48b2-b677-6e6d85dc2144/P1000237.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Make it stand out Our Dubai Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/886ebb62-c3c2-4747-bbe9-c357152e45e6/P1290252.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Make it stand out Static Flight https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/ef2889bd-2e93-4dcd-85c9-9f2dc9c30197/P1000079.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Make it stand out Grand Dames https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/631960bb-aef4-4230-9744-c5c309bb064c/P1000160.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Make it stand out Iftar Feast https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/aefe3ee1-d5d2-44c0-b256-2124f69c6ab9/P1000250.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Make it stand out Tickets To America https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/99e385e6-11cd-4c30-99c6-a3c04633174c/P1000180.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Make it stand out Necklace Or Breastplate? 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A blurry picture Katie nabbed whilst trying to capture the enthusiastic vendors selling me their wares…or hands in marriage? https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1681235482965-BL8US4VK4PHNTHHPNOUH/Dubai_09.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1681235486392-HTKNT8TH3FNFS0N37CIM/IMG_3338.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - A Grand Entrance https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1681235487736-DHLBTV6EOYMTA9JZ6MX8/IMG_3347.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Artful Precision https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1681235489983-TJNE3XBRX4MOH755H6CD/P1000028.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Shallow Pools These vibrant pools were natural humidifiers around the Grand Mosque. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1681235492873-DT1104YSPB98OFMH2WYJ/P1000079.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Grand Dames Katie and Rebecca standing inside the prayer hall. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1681235490082-DELFFEXE1MRE6U77S5VG/P1000029.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Elegant Symmetry https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1681235484426-B5IGA55Q92I39TEAOATJ/IMG_3328.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Interior Dome The ornamental flowers were gorgeous. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1681235491785-NXVYJFOI417Y0S6R20SV/P1000053.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Graceful Chandelier https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1681235491368-M1TY9F67XFLGPX96FAHT/P1000030.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Flower Motifs https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1681235492266-LT1HFRX3999TQ2GQB8SE/P1000060.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Impressive Designs These flowers are created from semi-precious stones laid into the marble foundation. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1681235486327-AGP68BK0XK4Z2WHCFWWM/IMG_3342.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Engaging Conversation One of our favorite things to do in UAE - chat with our friends! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1681235488115-6GL3NPA80YI4V1HDHAFT/IMG_3358.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Burj Al Arab Hotel The famous Burj Al Arab hotel on the coast of Dubai. It’s designed to look like a gigantic sail boat. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/504390e0e4b0991b7269ac3b/1681235493280-MN0QKSX9SJJ2OQD08IRM/P1000104.jpg Alice In Traveland - RTW Post #56: Dubai Bye Bye - Varied Architecture Our host, Peter, said architects from around the world vie for opportunities to design structures in Dubai. 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