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A moment to remember

November 10, 2019 Todd DeFeo

A bugle pierced the rainy morning as dozens stood at attention at the Bridge of Remembrance in the heart of Christchurch, New Zealand.

Christchurch in the rain

November 10, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Even in the rain, the tram in Christchurch is a great way to see the city.

New Zealand is the new front in the e-scooter war

November 10, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Communities across New Zealand are grappling with how to handle the proliferation of e-scooters.

Don’t sleep on Dunedin

November 9, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Dunedin was such an unexpected city. The architecture, in many ways, is unlike other cities in New Zealand. I was particularly drawn to the city’s history, which is evident at every turn.

An excursion out of Dunedin

November 8, 2019 Todd DeFeo

Spent a lovely morning exploring the Taieri Gorge and the landscape outside of Dunedin.

…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!

Start the morning off right

November 8, 2019 Todd DeFeo

A newspaper and a flat white. Now, the day can commence! Let’s see what’s happening in Central Otago.

I visit New Zealand for the…

November 8, 2019 Todd DeFeo

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.

Central Otago, Marlborough dominate in 2019 New Zealand Wine of the Year competition

November 7, 2019 Sightseers’ Delight

Central Otago shone with their Pinot Noir, while the aromatic white wines were strongly dominated by Marlborough in the 2019 New Zealand Wine of the Year competition.

New Zealand surprises and delights

November 6, 2019 Todd DeFeo

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.