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Title and Date Location  
itinerary
Seoul, South Korea
journal-entry
The missionary connection Jan 14 '06 
"Honoring our good friend, Jack, and his late wife, Margaret"
Seoul, South Korea
journal-entry
Seoul, the city Jan 15 '06 
"Huge, indoor-outdoor markets -- it is a good thing that we are restricted by luggage!"
Seoul, South Korea
itinerary
Our Winter Escape Jan 11 '06 
Oceania
journal-entry
Leaving Jackson Hole Jan 11 '06 
"It has taken weeks to get ready for this two month+ trip to Seoul and Brisbane before spending 6 weeks tramping through New Zealand."
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
hotel-review
Teton Tree House
"It's THE BEST! Of course we are prejudiced, because we own and run it! The wildlife is unbelievable. Today for example, we have one of this spring's female moose calves out the window browsing and earlier a pine martin was playing around the wood shed. Last evening a beautiful red fox came through."
Jackson Hole, Wyoming
journal-entry
New Zealand "STUFF" Mar  '06 
"I just want to share with you all some of the "STUFF" that we especially get a kick out of, are surprised by, love, and/or recommend for the US!"
New Zealand
journal-entry
Christchurch and Kaikoura Mar 02 '06 
"Christchurch is a great city to visit: great museums, great art galleries, great food!"
Christchurch, New Zealand
journal-entry
The eastern coast of the North Island Mar 03 '06 
"Our accommodations at "Archie's Bunker" were great. There are other corny names like "Florist Gump" around the town."
Wellington, New Zealand
journal-entry
Swimming with the Dolphins Mar 07 '06 
"A "screaming" day as they would say here! :) I leave New Zealand a contented woman!"
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
hotel-review
Pacific Coast Backpackers
"Murray and Heather are the most welcoming, helpful and gracious hosts."
Mount Maunganui, New Zealand
itinerary
South Africa
journal-entry
The Catlins, heading north along the coast Feb 26 '06 
"Talk about spectacular coastlines and beaches! Wow! Breathtaking!"
New Zealand
hotel-review
Chalet Backpackers
"Wonderfully spacious room and a ghost!"
New Zealand
journal-entry
Stewart Island, the Rakiura Track and the Ulva Island Sanctuary Feb 20 '06 
"as sunset approached the kiwis came out and almost everyone got to see them"
New Zealand
journal-entry
The Kepler Track Feb 16 '06 
"If you only have time for one tramp in New Zealand, we recommend the Kepler Track! Four beautiful days, how lucky we were!"
New Zealand
journal-entry
Te Anau and the Milford Sound Feb 13 '06 
"The ride from the Divide back to Te Anau is truely stunning as the bus winds its way from the mountains back to the picturesque little town along the beautiful Lake Te Anau."
New Zealand
hotel-review
Rosie's Homestay
"Rosie and Alistair are SO welcoming and helpful! Both are ex-hut wardens and know all about tramping and the tracks!"
New Zealand
journal-entry
The Routeburn Track Feb 10 '06 
New Zealand
journal-entry
The "West Coast" of the South Island Feb 09 '06 
"Our new bus driver is Rachel, a little bit of a thing that has been driving these buses for almost five years."
New Zealand
hotel-review
Noah's Ark Backpackers
"This is a renovated mansion with theme rooms. We stayed in the Leopard Room and it was leopard from the tops of the curtains to the knickknacks on the fabulous mantle."
New Zealand
hotel-review
Montrose Lodge
"New, modern luxury hostel (is that an oxymoron?)"
New Zealand
hotel-review
Southern Laughter Lodge
"Quaint home in the heart of the city for those with a sense of humor!"
Queenstown, New Zealand
journal-entry
You Gotta Be Kidding! Feb 04 '06 
"Arriving back to the Paradiso last night they could not find our bags in their storage area."
New Zealand
journal-entry
The Abel Tasman Coastal Track Feb 02 '06 
"It was a great tramp, alternately joy and pain, as is always the case with backpacking!"
New Zealand
journal-entry
Taupo to Wellington and crossing the Cook Strait Jan 30 '06 
"Wellington is called the "windy city" and I have to say that it is indeed every bit as windy as Chicago!"
New Zealand
journal-entry
The "Granny" swings! Jan 29 '06 
New Zealand
journal-entry
Back to Auckland and off on the Magic Bus Jan 28 '06 
"We are LOVING the Magic Bus Travel Network -- great fun, cool drivers and neat people! You get on and off as you please as they meander around the islands."
New Zealand
journal-entry
North to the Australian Rainforest Jan 23 '06 
"We were at the very, very top, peeking out of the rainforest canopy and looking across a view that went forever!"
Australia
journal-entry
Exploring Brisbane Jan 22 '06 
"we always see sharks...but not today yet"
Brisbane, Australia
journal-entry
Visiting friends in Brisbane, Australia Jan 19 '06 
"Richard, you will not be surprised to learn, has Denny’s same sense of humor – as does Anna actually!"
Brisbane, Australia
journal-entry
Traveling through Auckland Jan 17 '06 
"Need I mention how wonderful it is to be back in summer???"
Auckland, New Zealand
hotel-review
Skyway Lodge
"Terrific place for airport access."
Auckland, New Zealand
journal-entry
Sunday in Seoul Jan 15 '06 
"Denny and I have decided that we really like Korean food!"
Seoul, South Korea
journal-entry
The flight to Seoul Jan 12 '05 
"We arrived in Seoul feeling quite wonderful considering the hours spent on the plane!"
Seoul, South Korea
hotel-review
Seoul Guest House
"Excellent location!"
Seoul, South Korea
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