The question of what to do in London that couldn’t be done in New Zealand, whilst also taking in a touch of luxury, and celebrating Christmas without the crowds required a little thought. perhaps the answer was to see the Changing of the Guard, and then a canal boat dinner? I’ve always wanted to cruiseContinue reading “From tourism traps to the real deal: a day out in London”
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Natural death?
What drives a person to form a collection of dead animal and insect specimens from all over the world? Walter Rothschild, son of a wealthy Jewish family, was expected to be a banker, but the natural world caught his attention with more passion than most of us can afford. By the time he went toContinue reading “Natural death?”
Ehrenbreitstein
Is it okay to admit feeling a little wary, when the four-year-old beside you is bouncing with anticipation? To be fair, he did hold the advantage, having experienced the same 890 meter long gondola in daylight just days before. How rightly proud he was, showing we adults the ins and outs. Thankfully there were newContinue reading “Ehrenbreitstein”
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