Nature in All Her Forms

You probably know from your own adventures in nature that it's not all about animal encounters. There are many things Husband and I did on our honeymoon that would qualify. We went to New Zealand for 3 weeks last November, and since we were that far over, hopped to Australia for an additional, skimpy, but better than nothing week. Not nearly enough time in either place, but we managed to do an amazing variety of things.

It fascinated me that you can experience all four seasons and just about every topography that exists in the world all on the two humble islands that make New Zealand. And we did. There were beaches of every kind, endless forest, desert-like areas, hills and alps, waterfalls, glaciers and fijords to name a few. 

There were also encounters with Dolphins, miniature horses, and birds both new and familiar (In fact, wherever I go it seems I find ducks -- or they find me-- who will eat out of my hand).

In our short stay in Australia we went to the Great Barrier Reef, saw bats flying overhead in the middle of the city at Sydney's great Hyde Park, and went to Steve Irwin's Australian Zoo.  

We also climbed the Bridge in Sydney Harbor.  Maybe it wasn't made by Mother Nature but it sure felt adventurous.

I thought I'd sprinkle in some of those tales. Tune in tomorrow.