We spend nearly a month with Brian and Barb Gundersen. They were delightful traveling companions. THANKS FOR PUTTING UP WITH US!
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Great Wildlife
We were able to see so many types of exotic wildlife (for us anyway - some of these critters are pests in their native habitats). While we have seen many of them in zoos, etc., to see them in their wild state (most of them anyway), was a memorable experience. In order: the kiwi, sea lion, iguana, emu, wombat, Tasmanian devil, platypus, echidna, koala, wallaby, kangaroo, brumbie, devil lizard, coral, nemo, ibis, shark, dingo and fruit bat.
Anderton\Gundersen New Zealand-Australia Expedition
Our trip to New Zealand and Australia turned out perhaps even better than expected. It seemed that everywhere we went the weather cleared up or cooled off, and the experiences just got better and better. Some general trip impressions: 1) not that I have been hired by the Down Under Chamber of Commerce, but a GREAT place to visit - the people are warm and gracious, the cities are clean and beautiful, there is no sense of overcrowding, and the pace is relaxing, 2) kudos to Princess Cruises, we had a wonderful time with the cruise portion of the trip - especially the entertainment, 3) that is one LONG flight there and back - and good luck sleeping in economy, 4) interesting foods, 5) memorable "adventures" at every turn, 6) what nice people we met, both the locals and the tourists, 7) very touching experiences with our four Sundays of church attendance, 8) there are some wacky animals in the isolation of this corner of the earth, 9) unique native cultures, and 10) absolutely stunning water and beaches. (March 5-30)
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