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I am a sixth grade science teacher and department chair of science in Houston, Texas. I enjoy traveling and thanks to Fund for Teachers, I am getting to travel to places I've only dreamed of going!
| Mrs P s Travels's Travel Blogs and Reviews | ||
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| Title and Date | Location | |
 | Oceania | |
 After a quick 12 hour and 6 min flight- I arrive in Auckland Jul 07 '06 "Somewhere out there along with checks in the mail, and lost socks in the dryer....I have an extra day waiting for me!" | Auckland, New Zealand | |
 Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Adventure "Underwater tunnel was closed, but the replica of Capt. Scott's 1911 Hut was worthwhile." | Auckland, New Zealand | |
 Kermedec "Seafood on the wharf! Great views of Auckland Harbor and fresh seafood!" | Auckland, New Zealand | |
 Scenic Circle Airedale Hotel "Excellent accomodations and a great location!" | Auckland, New Zealand | |
The Road to Rotorua Jul 08 '06 "As we sit on an outcropping of rock, we can feel our bottoms gently warmed by the geothermal heat below!" | Rotorua, New Zealand | |
Skyline Skyrides "Riding the luge down the mountain and looking out over the lake was absolutely exhilarating !" | Rotorua, New Zealand | |
The Grand Tiara Hotel "Sitting in the hot tub beneath the southern cross was a wonderful experience!" | Rotorua, New Zealand | |
Rotorua to Waitomo and back to Auckland Jul 10 '06 "Gliding through the water in absolute silence and seeing the myriad of tiny gloworm lights glittering, glimmering and reflecting off the water was a magical experience." | Waitomo, New Zealand | |
Waitomo Caves "An awe-inspiring sight!" | Waitomo Caves, New Zealand | |
Jett Inn Hotel "Conveniently located near the airport!" | Waitomo, New Zealand | |
Brisbane-Australia's "Most Liveable City" Jul 11 '06 "City Botanical Gardens, first cleared by convicts in 1828 to grow crops for the infant town of Brisbane, intrigued us all" | Brisbane, Australia | |
City Star Motor Inn "Very simple accomodations-inexpensive" | Brisbane, Australia | |
Breakfast Creek Hotel "Great atmosphere..good steaks!" | Brisbane, Australia | |
Brisbane -Day 2 Jul 12 '06 "I could not wait to hold the Koala and feed the kangaroos!" | Brisbane, Australia | |
Brisbane- Day 3-School Visit Jul 13 '06 "One precocious student even asked why we play a "sissy" game of football instead of "rugby."" | Brisbane, Australia | |
Off to Cairns and the Great Barrier Reef! Jul 14 '06 | Cairns, Australia | |
The "Night Markets" "Great buys for souvenirs! 8" Boomerangs $2.95 AZ !" | Cairns, Australia | |
Coral Tree Inn "Good location and well-managed!" | Cairns, Australia | |
Kuranda and the Tjapukai Aboriginal Cultural Park Jul 15 '06 "For 34 kilometers, the 100 year old railway climbs more than 300 meters through tropical rainforest, delves through 15 tunnels, bends around 98 curves and tip toes precariously over 40 bridges." | Kuranda, Australia | |
Geen Island-Great Barrier Reef Marine Sanctuary Jul 16 '06 "Here I snorkeled along the pier area and was able to see a reef shark with remoras, several incredibly huge giant clams, blue starfish and more!" | Green Island, Australia | |
Snorkel "Lots of dead coral to the left of the entry way, but very good to the right." | Green Island, Australia | |
SCUBA on the Great Barrier Reef- Flynn Reef and South Milln Reef Jul 17 '06 "Although our day started as rainy and grey, the ocean below was teaming with life and color!" | Great Barrier Reef, Australia | |
Quicksilver Dive "I felt like I was in a National Geographic special !!!" | Great Barrier Reef, Australia | |
Into the Outback! Jul 18 '06 "The Outback and bush are often seen as the spiritual heart of Australia and its people." | Cairns, Australia | |
Cairns to Sydney -farewell to the tour group and Bula to Fiji ! Jul 19 '06 "What was most difficult was saying goodbye to so many wonderful, talented and interesting people from this tour." | Sydney, Australia | |
Raffles Gateway Hotel "A wonderfully clean and convenient airport location." | Sydney, Australia | |
Jack's "A quick taxi ride into downtown to pick up souvenir sulus, coconut soap, tapas etc." | Sydney, Australia | |
Ni Sa Bula !! Greetings from Fiji ! Jul 20 '06 "I had to be weighed while holding my luggage!" | Kadavu, Fiji | |
Dive Kadavu Matana Beach Resort "This was truly paradise!" | Kadavu, Fiji | |
Astrolabe Reef, the Mountain,and more! "The reefs had some of the most pristine corals in the world!" | Kadavu, Fiji | |
Vanaka, thank you Fiji...and a return to the States! Jul 24 '06 "I am speechless as we fly over the incredible islands of FIji and view the majestic reefs from above!" | Los Angeles, California | |
Home again, home again (and dreaming of my next adventure) ! Jul 25 '06 "I am renewed and re-energized and can't wait for school to begin!" | Houston, Texas | |
