Monthly Archives: January 2025

Up, Up, and Away

Posted on January 31, 2025 by If It Was Today

In a comment to yesterday’s post, Stu suggested that we should drive up “The Remarkables” and tried to sell the idea by mentioning narrow winding mountain roads without guardrails. So I was amazed when Jan said “let’s do it”. And … Continue reading →

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Queenstown

Posted on January 30, 2025 by If It Was Today

After a solid night’s sleep in Auckland, we had a two hour flight to Queenstown today. I selected a window seat, because I was hoping to see New Zealand’s lush green landscape. Instead, for the first hour I saw featureless … Continue reading →

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New Zealand

Posted on January 29, 2025 by If It Was Today

The original plan was to leave Vancouver just before midnight. But the incoming flight was delayed, and boarding was slow. By the time they closed the doors, finished de-icing, and taxied to the runway, it was after 2:30 AM. We … Continue reading →

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On Our Way

Posted on January 28, 2025 by If It Was Today

We’re on our way back to New Zealand for another visit. This time, we decided to break up the trip with a few days in Vancouver. A fourteen hour flight to Auckland is exhausting enough on its own, without having … Continue reading →

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Bill & Jim’s Excellent Adventure

Posted on January 21, 2025 by If It Was Today

I know this is supposed to be a travel blog, but you could also think of it as an adventure blog. And a vintage ale tasting that spans two decades is definitely an adventure. A once in a lifetime adventure. … Continue reading →

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Vintage Ale Tasting

Posted on January 18, 2025 by If It Was Today

Most beer is intended to be consumed when it is young, and in many cases it’s at its peak on the day it’s released. But this isn’t always the case. Some beers hold up very well with age, and a … Continue reading →

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