They’re taking the Kapoanos to Isengard… AKA back home to New Jersey

9 years ago

Well, I'm sitting here now at the lovely Emperor Club at the Auckland Airport. We had a three hour drive…

The Ring goes south (island)…

9 years ago

So it’s been a while since our last update. Mostly because we just haven’t been able to sit still (aside…

One does NOT simply walk into Mordor… Or traverse the Tongariro Alpine Crossing

9 years ago

On Wednesday, Ariel and I traversed the Tongariro Alpine Crossing. Or in other words, we attempted to simply walk into…

Adventures are not all pony rides in May sunshine

9 years ago

Bilbo was sadly reflecting that adventures are not all pony-rides in May-sunshine... --The Hobbit, JRR Tolkien So this isn't a…

First days in Middle Earth… I mean New Zealand

9 years ago

Well, it certainly has been a pretty nutty first few days for Ariel and I on our trip. Our goal…

If you had to bring one book with you to New Zealand

9 years ago

It would kind of have to be The Hobbit, right? Lord of the Rings is too long/big/bulky to bring the…

Here we go…

9 years ago

Hi, I'm Liran. This is me today. Getting ready to go on what is likely to be my last adventure…

All We Have To Decide Is What To Do With The Time That Is Given To Us

9 years ago

"So do all who live to see such times. But that is not for them to decide. All we have…