ence, Capri, Sicily, Positano, Paris, Cannes,
St. Tropez, Monte Carlo and Madrid, just
to name a few. I have tomention in a very
close secondplace isAustralia.
However, my best so far is New Zealand,
known by the locals as Aotearoa (the land
of the long white cloud). It was a 4 week
vacation. I spent it traveling from the 90
miles of beaches of the Bay of Islands to
the top of Cape Reinga lighthouse. Visited
the giant trees inWaipoua Forest, saw the
cascades at Haruru Falls and the metro-
politan city of Auckland where I climbed
the Harbour Bridge. Viewed the glow-
worm caves, Rotorua Geyser and boiling
muds. I took a helicopter toWhite Island,
an uninhabited private reserve full of geo-
thermal activity. AtWellington, crossed the
Tory Channel Marlborough Sounds, also
known for their Pinot Noir, to arrive at the
artistic town of Christchurch prior to the
earthquake and purchased local art-
work. Hiked onFoxGlacier andboated on
theHaast River. In the final week, I topped
off with a trip to snow-covered Mt Cook,
theMoeraki Boulders, Sutherland and Bo-
wenFalls and to the signpost bluff.
What areyourhobbies?
In addition to affordable traveling, I am
constantly searching for reduced fares,
price errors and booking by points. I love
spending time withmy family and friends.
We are definitely foodies. We are always
seeking out new food experiences. I also
enjoy tennis and indoor cycling.
What do youplan todowhen you re-
tire?
Do more volunteer work for not-for-profit
organizations that contribute to the im-
provement of health and rehabilitation of
ill children. I have intentionally planned to
travel theUnitedStates because those long
international flights in coach are harsh.
Unless you can’t beat the price or you get
bumped up to first class. Perhaps I will
publish/blogabout travel.
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