ramblings of a Seattle travel, food and photography hound
Lyttelton Harbour was created when the extinct Lyttelton volcanic crater eroded and flooded over millions of years. It is a spectacular body of water dramatically seen from the top of the Christchurch gondola attraction.
It was 2½ years ago that the last great earthquake struck Christchurch. Many lives were lost and much of the Central Business District (CBD) was destroyed. Soon thereafter, red-zoned properties were closed off to the public in the CBD and elsewhere. Even if government aid was forthcoming and the Christchurch City Council charged with rebuilding damaged... Continue Reading →
The weather in Christchurch has been schizophrenic lately, yesterday pelting sheets of rain with gusty winds in the late afternoon, other days cloudy, rainy or sunny, giving Melbourne a run for its money. Today was another spectacularly beautiful day with some clouds and mild temperatures. Hagley Park still amazes me with its beauty, especially its stately... Continue Reading →
One of the most stunning places in the world to visit is New Zealand, a land of towering mountains, spectacular glaciers, turquoise lakes and volcanoes, a testament to the restlessness and creativity of immense geologic forces. It was for good reason that Peter Jackson filmed his entire Lord of the Rings trilogy, and now the Hobbit,... Continue Reading →
In the past, I've posted a few photographs taken by Jim Brandt. Jim, husband of my wife's cousin, is an amateur photographer. He takes digital images of many natural subjects, not the least of which are the storied wildflowers of nearby Great Smoky National Park. He also dabbles in water-drop collision photography, examples of which... Continue Reading →
I've already posted remarkable collision photographs taken by Jim Brandt, who happens to be the husband of my wife's cousin. Last month, he and his wife visited Grand Teton and Yellowstone national parks. Any camera hound knows that these places offer infinite photographic possibilities. Among Jim's photographs, I selected one that for me captures the... Continue Reading →
Almost lost in the bounty of beautiful gardens in Seattle is the Washington Park Arboretum, jointly operated by the University of Washington and the city of Seattle. It is a showcase for botanical specimens that do well in our climate. Plants and trees are spread out over some 250 acres, the landscaping not as concentrated... Continue Reading →
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