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| The Climb |
I'm most impressed by the mature ladies of our group that did the Express Climb (in just over 2 hours). Ladies in their 70's did it with no worries. Simply Awesome!
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| Getting ready and suited up |
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| The gang at the top |
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| Yep, that's me |
Ja'Vonne
Sunday, March 30, 2014
SYDNEY HARBOR BRIDGE CLIMB
I'm most impressed by the mature ladies of our group that did the Express Climb (in just over 2 hours). Ladies in their 70's did it with no worries. Simply Awesome!
Friday, March 28, 2014
SKY JUMP
Hey Guys,
We are having a great time in New Zealand. We are now in Auckland, NZ. Auckland is the most populated city in New Zealand and it's a big contrast to Queenstown that's more of nature and the great outdoors.
You know I'm always looking for some adventure and since New Zealand is the home of bungee jumping, it was invented by a small pacific tribe in New Zealand who would jump off of towers with vines tied to their feet, I just had to do something similar to it. OK, I didn't bungee jump but I did something close to it. I did the Sky Jump from the Auckland's Sky Tower. Rather than having vines or even bungee tied to my feet, I was connected to a cable at 630 feet above ground and then I jumped.
Well here it is. Fun and exhilarating!
We are having a great time in New Zealand. We are now in Auckland, NZ. Auckland is the most populated city in New Zealand and it's a big contrast to Queenstown that's more of nature and the great outdoors.
You know I'm always looking for some adventure and since New Zealand is the home of bungee jumping, it was invented by a small pacific tribe in New Zealand who would jump off of towers with vines tied to their feet, I just had to do something similar to it. OK, I didn't bungee jump but I did something close to it. I did the Sky Jump from the Auckland's Sky Tower. Rather than having vines or even bungee tied to my feet, I was connected to a cable at 630 feet above ground and then I jumped.
Well here it is. Fun and exhilarating!
Tuesday, March 25, 2014
NEW ZEALAND
The 10th Annual WHUR World Tour 2014 has arrived in New Zealand! Yeah. After 20 hours of flying and two days later, we finally arrived in Queenstown, NZ.
Yes, we are tired. too tired to think straight but too excited to know we're too tired to think straight.
I had a little surprise for the group when they arrived. You see, our hotel is located on Lake Wakatipu. You can get there by road or by the lake. I arranged for the lake arrival but not just by any regular boat, but by jet speed boats. It was a bit chilly and everyone had to leave their bags on the bus (I think they were more concerned about leaving their bags than getting onto speed boats), put on slickers and life vests and board these speed boats. The excitement and confusion on their faces was priceless.
Our driver and guide tells us about the lake, that we will get a bit wet and he will do ten 360 degree spin outs. Some were thrilled, some (women) asked about their hair and others just said well OK. One thing was for sure, the wind, high speed, the spin outs that sprayed us with water and the chilly air woke us all up and gave us that much needed energy. HELLO NEW ZEALAND!
Then to our hotel, the Hilton Wakatipu on Lake Wakatipu.
In keeping with my style of traveling, especially after a long flight we had just enough time for a shower (much needed by this point), a change of clothes and off we we went to our dinner high above the city to Skyline Tower. We ascended by gondola's, took in the fabulous views, had a Maori cultural show and a bit of dinner.
Now we're finished with the day and can lay our weary heads on our fluffy pillows, extra comfortable mattresses and under warm comforters. What a day!
Next stop Milford Sound for a full day of adventure.
Ja'Vonne
Yes, we are tired. too tired to think straight but too excited to know we're too tired to think straight.
I had a little surprise for the group when they arrived. You see, our hotel is located on Lake Wakatipu. You can get there by road or by the lake. I arranged for the lake arrival but not just by any regular boat, but by jet speed boats. It was a bit chilly and everyone had to leave their bags on the bus (I think they were more concerned about leaving their bags than getting onto speed boats), put on slickers and life vests and board these speed boats. The excitement and confusion on their faces was priceless.Our driver and guide tells us about the lake, that we will get a bit wet and he will do ten 360 degree spin outs. Some were thrilled, some (women) asked about their hair and others just said well OK. One thing was for sure, the wind, high speed, the spin outs that sprayed us with water and the chilly air woke us all up and gave us that much needed energy. HELLO NEW ZEALAND!
Then to our hotel, the Hilton Wakatipu on Lake Wakatipu.
In keeping with my style of traveling, especially after a long flight we had just enough time for a shower (much needed by this point), a change of clothes and off we we went to our dinner high above the city to Skyline Tower. We ascended by gondola's, took in the fabulous views, had a Maori cultural show and a bit of dinner.Now we're finished with the day and can lay our weary heads on our fluffy pillows, extra comfortable mattresses and under warm comforters. What a day!Next stop Milford Sound for a full day of adventure.
Ja'Vonne
Thursday, March 13, 2014
JA'VONNE'S TRAVEL MINUTE
Why are you over packing?
Every time I have a group orientation the group members are usually aghast at the requirement of one checked bag and one carry-on bag. It's actually very easy to travel with these requirements and I find the reasons people over pack are all correctable.
Every time I have a group orientation the group members are usually aghast at the requirement of one checked bag and one carry-on bag. It's actually very easy to travel with these requirements and I find the reasons people over pack are all correctable.
- Stop thinking you need more than you do and preparing for every "what if" there is, pack with your basic needs in mind.
- If you're not packing with a color palette you're not getting the most out of your wardrobe and you're packing too many individual items and shoes. Remember every item should go with or match 2-3 other items.
- Your bag is just to big. Start with a smaller bag, I recommend the 24 inch for a checked bag but if you must, no larger than the 27 inch. A bigger bag just means you're compelled to fill it up. Also get one that expands so you can accommodate your souvenirs. Just don't start with the expansion.
- Buy travel size items and look for things that have multiple functions.
Happy and light travels!
Ja'Vonne
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