Oceana

Australia, New Zeeland, etc

Australian animal crossing signs (photolog)

I just love finding animal crossing signs, especially for unusual animals. Australia was a wonderful place for me.

Kangaroo Island, Australia – Three Lighthouses

Lighthouses of Kangaroo Island, Australia Kangaroo Island was my favorite part of Australia.  It has everything a person could want...

Stone pancakes (Punakaiki) and seals – New Zealand

Geological wonders: Punakaiki Rocks – New Zealand The Punakaiki Rocks are located on the northwest side of the South Island...

Uluru and the Red Center (Australia)

Sunset over Uluru (Ayer’s Rock) On the way to Uluru there are only a few “towns” between Alice Springs and...

Iao Needle trail (Maui, Hawaii)

Iao Needle is the focus of a short walking trail in Iao Valley State Park. There is a beautiful stream...

Ululani’s Shave Ice (Maui, Hawaii)

On Maui, arguably the best shave ice is from Ululani’s Shave Ice which has multiple locations on the island. The...

Paia Fish Market’s amazing tacos (Maui, Hawaii)

If you are on Oahu and are always searching for the best fish taco, I highly recommend going to one...

USA’s largest tree: Lahaina’s Giant Banyan Tree (Maui, Hawaii)

The 150-year-old Banyan Tree in Courthouse Square is the largest tree, not only in Hawaii but in the United States....

Unique Adventures: Waitomo (Why-toe-moe) Caves – tube in a cave with glow-worms;  underground river spelunking

Unique Adventures: Waitomo (Why-toe-moe) Caves – tube in a cave with glow-worms; underground river spelunking

Unique Adventures: Waitomo (Why-toe-moe) Caves Tube in a cave with glow-worms   As I’ve mentioned before, I love caves, and...

Aussie Mailboxes – creative recycling FTW

Aussie Mailboxes – creative recycling FTW

Aussie Mailboxes – creative recycling at it’s finest This is a somewhat common style of mailbox on Kangaroo Island.  While...