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Month: November 2019
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Don’t sleep on Dunedin
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An excursion out of Dunedin
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Where there’s a train…
…there’s a way. The Taieri George Railway (today Dunedin Railways) operates along the former Otago Central Railway. It departs from the historic Dunedin Railway station, the city’s fourth railroad station. It opened in 1906. Of course, throw in a flat white and the opportunity for railfanning, and we might as well call this paradise!
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Start the morning off right
A newspaper and a flat white. Now, the day can commence! Let’s see what’s happening in Central Otago.
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I visit New Zealand for the…
Some people go to New Zealand for the wine. Maybe a hike to take in the views. The food? Sure! Some might even go for the heritage. Me? I’m here for the trains! Here, a class DSG locomotives passes the historic Dunedin railway station in the heart of this heritage city.
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Southern Museum gala to benefit Civil War education
The Southern Museum of Civil War & Locomotive History will raise money during its Nov. 8 annual gala for a program that helps teachers at Title I schools in Cobb County teach the Civil War. The “Civil War Classroom Experience” uses lesser-known stories from historical figures to bring to life the Civil War in a compelling way. The program, which targets fourth-grade students but can be adapted for other levels, mixes historical documents and replicas
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New Zealand surprises and delights
Aotearoa has an incredible way of surprising and inspiring. Every turn seems to lead to a more stunning vista. I could sit and stare at this view forever.
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