When we were in Phuket the first thing we noticed was the large number of bikes and scooters. They were a very popular mode of transport and it was a common sight to see the entire family--father, mother and two kids--all loaded up on the bike and scootin' off to...
These are both older photos taken during our overland trip through Africa. They're scanned, hence the black around the edge of the photos. Zebra and Wildebeest in Ngorongoro Crater, Tanzania Zebra, Zimbabwe. To visit other Camera Critters go here.
While we were in Phuket we did a day trip to PhiPhi Island and motored past PhiPhi Lei shown in the photos below. The locals harvest the bird's nests to make the famous bird nest soup. The nests are made by swifts using saliva and you can see them hanging down from...
One of the things I wanted to do when we visited Phuket was ride an elephant again. We managed to get a cheap deal for our holiday because it was monsoon season. The first day in Phuket it rained quite heavily and I was a bit worried it would spoil our ride. As it...
This week I have photos of two different critters taken during my recent holiday in Phuket. I think this is a type of Kingfisher. He sat very still while we kayaked around him and took lots of photos. We hired a tuk-tuk to go the a restaurant and watch the sunset....
This is another shot of Queenstown and a field of lupins. It's a very pretty place. The snow-capped mountains in the background are The Remarkables. Don't forget to enter my contest to guess how many books I will read during my holiday. Go here for details.
This is a shot of a pohutukawa tree, one of New Zealand's natives. During the summer it is covered with crimson flowers. Beyond is Goat Island and the marine reserve. It's fun to snorkel here and paddle in the water with the huge fish swimming around your legs. Don't...
This is the river Avon that runs through central Christchurch, one of the larger cities in the South Island. Christchurch is our most "English" city and many of the names of the streets and sights are taken from England. Don't forget to enter my contest to guess how...
This is a shot of the Chateau, a luxury hotel nestled beneath Mt. Ruapehu in the Tongariro National Park. Mt Ruapehu is an active volcano that rumbles to life every now and then. Don't forget to enter my contest to guess how many books I will read during my holiday....
