New Zealand: The Shire (Hobbiton) movie set for Lord of the Rings

n November/December, we spent almost five weeks exploring Australia and New Zealand. This 7-minute video was taken in New Zealand at the film set for the Shire (aka Hobbiton) in the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit movies. This was a beautiful setting in the middle of a large farm. The tour was so fun. Enjoy...

New Zealand: Cruising Milford Sound

In November/December, we spent almost five weeks exploring Australia and New Zealand. This 5-minute video was taken in New Zealand's Milford Sound. This beautiful fjord, with stunning scenary and waterfalls, leds to the Tasman Sea (which separates New Zealand from Australia). Enjoy...

New Zealand: Rubicon Valley Sheep Farm

In November/December, we had almost five weeks exploring Australia and New Zealand. This 15-minute video was one of the fun adventures we had -- spending a couple of hours with a sheep herder on a farm in New Zealand. I hope you enjoy this, it was truly a lot of fun...

Australia: Great Barrier Reef

In November/December, we spent almost five weeks exploring Australia and New Zealand. This 10-minute video was taken in Australia during two days of snorkeling at the Great Barrier Reef. We also did an optional excursion -- a 10-minute helicopter ride which was great. We boarded boats each day in Cairns and loved our time on and under the water. Enjoy...

Australia: Moonlit Sanctuary Wildlife Conservation Park

In November/December, we spent almost five weeks exploring Australia and New Zealand. This 4-minute video was taken in Australia during the time we spent around Melbourne. Although not in the wild, seeing these quintessential Australian animals at this park was a joy.

Kool Park Pool 2025

This 15-minute video highlights the fun time our family had at Kool Park Pool in Hickory, NC. This was one of many activities we enjoyed during our family reunion in June 2025. Enjoy...

Adventures in the Galapagos 4 of 4

The Galapagos are an amazing string of volcanic islands 600 miles off the west coast of Ecuador. We visited five of the islands during our 8 days of sailing the southern and eastern parts of this archipelago. This 11-minute video exploring the land and water of Floreana and Santa Cruz islands is part 4 of 4. Enjoy... Music: Daily Beetle by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Adventures in the Galapagos 3 of 4

The Galapagos are an amazing string of volcanic islands 600 miles off the west coast of Ecuador. We visited five of the islands during our 8 days of sailing the southern and eastern parts of this archipelago. This 11-minute video exploring the land and water of San Cristobal and Espanola islands is part 3 of 4. Enjoy... Music: Daily Beetle by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Adventures in the Galapagos 2 of 4

The Galapagos are an amazing string of volcanic islands 600 miles off the west coast of Ecuador. We visited five of the islands during our 8 days of sailing the southern and eastern parts of this archipelago. This 9-minute video exploring the land and water of Santa Fe and San Cristobal islands is part 2 of 4. Enjoy... Music: Daily Beetle by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Adventures in the Galapagos 1 of 4

The Galapagos are an amazing string of volcanic islands 600 miles off the west coast of Ecuador. We visited five of the islands during our 8 days of sailing the southern and eastern parts of this archipelago. This 10-minute video exploring the land and water of Santa Cruz island is part 1 of 4. Enjoy... Music: Daily Beetle by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/