February 25, 2026: Forty days in Haumoana, living like a local – watching the sun emerge from the rolling sea each morning as the waves set the rhythm for the day.
Haumoana translates to “Ocean’s Breath” from native New Zealand Māori. Or perhaps, less poetically, “windy sea.” Breezy it may be, but a beautiful part of Hawke’s Bay for sure.
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February 25, 2026: Kaikōura rests on a dramatic stretch of coast. The mountains, peaks still adorned with last season’s snow, soar above as the sea washes at their feet.
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February 23, 2026: In the Marlborough Sounds, the land doesn’t so much meet the sea, as surrender to it.
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February 20, 2026: We rolled into Wellington on a beautiful Friday afternoon – harbor glittering, hills green, blue skies – for a weekend visit with a dear friend from Charlotte. Hello Jennifer!
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March 28, 2026 Kia ora, New Zealand! Two years ago, we fell in love with you. So this year, we return to Aotearoa: land of the long white cloud.
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May 27, 2025 Our “forever condo” is for sale, our bags are packed, and our move to Lisbon is officially underway. Surprised? So are we! But we are excited for our next chapter.
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January 16, 2025: Daintree Rainforest has thrived for ~180 million years while dinosaurs and ice ages have come and gone. This is a place where dragons run, and crocs rule.
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January 15, 2025: The Great Barrier Reef inspires wonder with its kaleidoscope of colors and shapes. We saw and learned so much on our first snorkel adventure.
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January 13, 2025: In the heart of Australia, red earth meets an unyielding blue sky at Uluru. The heat is fierce, but the photography spectacular.
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January 4, 2025 In pursuit of a very long summer, we begin 2025 by heading to the land down under – Australia! Kangaroos and sunshine, here we come.
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