Rushcutters Bay
Austen and I live a few blocks from Rushcutters Bay. It’s so lovely to take a stroll through the park in the morning. Everyone is exercising, letting their dogs run off leash, and getting ready for a day on the … Continue reading

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Austen and I live a few blocks from Rushcutters Bay. It’s so lovely to take a stroll through the park in the morning. Everyone is exercising, letting their dogs run off leash, and getting ready for a day on the … Continue reading
If you travel to Piha New Zealand, you might want to check out Beachstay. I have been going back and forth on posting this. Selfishly, I would like to keep this information to myself, so it stays just the way … Continue reading
Today I checked out the Kitekite waterfall in Piha. It is a three-teired waterfall with a total drop of 40 meters. Totally worth the 45 minute hike. The path was clearly marked (as in so many people had taken the … Continue reading
I decided to go to the beach… Piha beach, New Zealand. It’s right outside of Auckland through the rainforest. It’s a big surf spot. There was a surf contest here last week with waves that were averaging 5 to 6.5 … Continue reading
Oh, the majesty and mystery of Machu Picchu. The lost city of the Incas. It’s one of the quietest places I have ever been. Watching the sun rise through the fog and above the mountains is a breathtaking site. Walking … Continue reading