Tag Archives: New Zealand
Penguins in Patagonia
While in Punta Arenas in January, we arranged to visit the nearby Isla Magdalena by boat to see the Magallanic penguins. They are often called “donkey penguins” because they raise their heads and honk like a donkey in order to posture in … Continue reading
Erasing My Track
In St. James Walkway in central New Zealand, E. and I had a trail all to ourselves in March 2005. We were ushering in the break of fall. The first morning of the trail when we clambered out of … Continue reading
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Green Parrots in the Trees
I mentioned green parrots when I first arrived. I kept hearing them squawk to one another in the lean pines outside the apartment, but I wasn’t completely convinced I was right. I’m a novice bird watcher, so I don’t have … Continue reading
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