The Gilis in photos

Hop off the boat and into the water

Welcome to Gili T

Storm looms in the distance

Solo tree

Hidden, private, bungalow – welcome to my hideout

With my own beach!

No one as far as the eye can see.

Beef Rendeng – spicy and delish

Young solo tree

Bike ride around the island – 45 minutes

Dead tree in the ocean

Recycle your flip flops

The Indonesian dude I taught how to snorkel

GORE-gous

Sama-Sama Reggae Bar

Taxi horse to get you around the island

Glass bottom boat snorkelling trip

Michele and I are ready for snorkelling!

Off the shore of Gili Air

Child fisherman

Boats off Gili Air

Stayed at Gili Hostel

Cat lounging at Gili Cafe

The Gov with Hermie

Gili crew chillin’ out

Reggae peeps jammin’ out

Sun sets over the ocean

Bianca chillin’ with the kitty

First tender boat out to the party boat

Bianca and I waiting out the rain

Swimming in the ocean – is this real?

Woohoo!

Gili Meno

Gili Meno in the sunshine

The sun sets on a beautiful day

Padang Bai in photos

Harbor at Padang Bai

View through the trees

Walking over to the beach

Not a bad spot

Swimming in the water

Boats at sunset

Motorbike ride to Amed

Cheeky painting

White Sand Beach

Ubud in photos

Giant snail hanging out with Calvin

Welcome to the Monkey Forest

Monkey statue

Monkeys in the Monkey Forest

Iconic football field in the center of town

Nasi Goreng

Overpouring of offerings

Elephant Cave

Giant cicada

Blessing visitors at the temple

Holy Spring Temple

Holy Spring Temple

Holy Spring Temple

For praying only

Holy Spring Temple

Coffee beasn

Lewak cat who eats coffee beans

Processed coffee beans

Coffee tasting

Mother Temple

Mother Temple

Mother Temple

Mother Temple

Mother Temple

Mother Temple

Palm reading with Ketut

Palm reading with Ketut

Palm reading with Ketut

Palm reading with Ketut

Palm reading with Ketut

Before climbing Mt. Agung

Lisa at the top of Mt. Agung

We made it!

Sunrise

Shadow cast from the mountain we’re standing on.

Local hiker lovin’ it

So steep!

We’re at the top!

Quite the “path”

Beautiful views

Monkey companion

Stunning landscape, breathtaking

We made it to the bottom!

Monster for Nyepi Day

Monster for Nyepi Day

Monster for Nyepi Day

Monster for Nyepi Day

Crowd at Nyepi celebration

Monster for Nyepi Day

Rice paddy walk

Rice paddy walk

Rice paddy walk

Rice paddy walk

Jaffle – best breakfast!

Kuta in photos

Beach day

Hostel friends at a coffee house

Out on the town with the locals

Bedbunkers ❤

Hindu offering on the sidewalk

Brisbane in photos

Brisbane Square at night

Public art with the old casino in the background

View from the ferris wheel of Brisbane

Ferris wheel

Public man-made “beach” on South Bank

Sleepy koala

Sheep shearing demonstration

Kangaroos love chest scratches

Lounging roo

Heaps of roos!

Sleeping roo

Active koalas

Odd statue on South Bank

Mary-Jo in Sweetness Contained

The Kitsons in Sweetness Contained

Nighttime view of South Bank

Auckland and Waiheke Island in photos

Auckland Tower

View through the floor

California is a loooong way away

View out the floor to ceiling windows

Tourists jumping off the side of the tower

Cali Burritos in NZ?!?

Check out their menu! A little slice of home.

Local brews

Wine + archery = good combo?

NZ winery

Island wine

Stonyridge Wines

Rotorua in photos

View of Lake Rotorua from the top of the luge

Waiting for the luge w/ Mom and Dad

After the first ride down – exhilarating!

Cruisin’ downhill

Mom & Dad on the ride up

Top of the track

Erupting volcanoes on the horizon

Long road to Taupo

Huka Falls

Made it to Huka Falls!

Delicious eggs benedict

Volcanic Activity Center

Orakei Korako Thermal Park

Orakei Korako Thermal Park

Orakei Korako Thermal Park

Guysers… get it? ha!

Whakarewarewa Thermal Village

Penny divers

Whakarewarewa Thermal Village

Erupting geyser

❤ L&P spda

Over 100 degrees Celsius!

Steaming thermal pool at Wai-o-tapu

Champagne pool at Wai-o-tapu

Wai-o-tapu

Brilliant green at Wai-o-tapu

Neon green w/ yellow at Wai-o-tapu

Mud pools outside of Wai-o-tapu

Plop!

Mount Maunganui in photos

We set out to climb that hill!

I’m on a boat

Sheep love this hill

View from half way up

Gate to keep the sheep in line

Mom resting on a bench

Stunning coastline

Clear water from above

Endless coastline

View from the tippy top

Calvin likes to hike because he gets carried the whole way

View of the North Island

Sheep pasture

Stoked on such a beautiful day!

They call me the sheep paparazzi

Munch munching away!

Beach flag competition for NZ kids

Girls diving for a flag. Whoever doesn’t snag one is out.

Girls waiting for their turn to run

Enjoying the water and preparing for water competitions

Wellington in Photos

Cable car to the top of the hill outside of the city

Cable car with view of the city

Botanical Garden walk on the way down

Follow the flower path through the Botanical Garden

Flower design

Locals playing rugby

Diving off the pier!

Te Papa Museum – interesting immigrant stories

Dad and I with Lord of the Rings monsters

Water Fountain

Picton in photos

Kayaking in Davies Bay

Mussels growing along the rocks

Turquoise water

Shotgun on the front seat!

Mom & Dad rockin’ it

Giant black sting ray

Green and lucious

Mussels

Dad dropped his camera in the drink, bummer

Kayaks lined up on the shore

Beautiful day with Mom & Dad

Mom on a see saw

Adorable little town

Vacation rental hot spot

Crystal clear water

Bridge detail

Best bathroom she’s been in!

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