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#CatTravels: Crossing the Cook Strait to Picton

By On April 23, 2016

We had settled on visiting both North and South islands on our first trip to New Zealand — not entirely advisable since we were there for just nine days — and now we just… Read More

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#CatTravels: A day in Wellington

By On April 22, 2016

It may seem odd that we had only planned to spend one full day in Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. But let me explain. I had a hard enough time… Read More

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#CatTravels #40Trails: No. 18: Tongariro Alpine Crossing, New Zealand

By On April 21, 2016

HIKE: Tongariro Alpine Crossing, North Island, New Zealand WHEN: April 2016 LENGTH: 12.1 miles, one way DIFFICULTY: Challenging FEATURES: Barren volcanic landscape; craters; fairly high altitudes; native plants; geothermal steam vents; emerald… Read More

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#CatTravels: Heading to New Zealand

By On April 13, 2016

Finally. I’m going to New Zealand! Honestly, I’ve been mentally planning this trip for years. I have guidebooks dating back to 2008. It’s been on my travel bucket list for as long… Read More