Ramadan in Jordan had its challenges when visiting
As we arrived in Jordan’s capital Amman I didn’t really know what to expect. I had visions of Petra and the Dead Sea, but I hadn’t seen any images of Amman. But, what I hadn’t factored in, that was even more important as it was Ramadan in Jordan! Keen to get going and explore the […]
A summer series #4 – Tantalus Estate and wineries on Waiheke Island
We are lucky to have Waiheke Island so accessible to Auckland. Fullers ferries operate a seamless door to door service from downtown Auckland to Matiatia Wharf on Waiheke, every half hour over the summer months. The Sky Tower began to shrink as we sailed away from the city. I could feel myself relax as I […]