Up until now, my Taranaki adventures have focused on the story of my ancestors the Parsons – their journey to...
When I last left my ancestors the Parsons, they had just stepped off the Timandra and into their new lives...
Predictably, as I headed south on my great road trip the weather got worse and worse. From bright sun and...
Heading down from Auckland once again, this time in a shiny new Jeep, I searched for historic places to hit...
Heading south through the Marlborough district on State Highway One, I had a special place in mind. An unassuming pull-off...
A family member needed to make a day trip to Invercargill, so I generously offered to drive and even extended...
When last we left my Waitangi Day adventure, I had just finished my tour of the little cemetery perched atop...
While at the top of the South Island, there was one place I was absolutely determined to visit. So Dad...
Once again I found myself aboard a train cruising through the French countryside, destined for the village of Le Quesnoy...
Well here goes – my last Dunedin adventure for quite a long time! We decided to strike off a place...