2014 Spring Newsletter

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. 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. What do youplan todowhen you re- tire?

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