Liz Stahl

Liz and Richard Stahl

Liz Stahl

Richard and I are traveling to New Zealand and Australia for six weeks. We want our family and friends to see where we are and how we are doing.



Oceans and Seas » Pacific » Coral Sea January 3rd 2011

Hello From Australia!!! What a time we are having. We spent Christmas with Jacob, Pauline and her sister Marion. It was about 80 degrees and sunny. We are surrounded by trees at our apartment. Christmas morning we were awakened by the most amazing chorus of birds. One is a large raven sized black bird that sounds like a person laughing. Haw, Haw, Haw!!! It is not a Kukaburra like we hoped. There are parrots of all colors perched and flying about. It is fantastic! Boxing Day is December 26th. Boxing day is set aside for everyone to help the needy. It seemed more like a national holiday for everyone to be out and about. We all took the train into Sydney. Wow, what a day. It was once again very warm. We started on a bus, ... read more
Blue Mountains
Three Sisters
Leura

Oceans and Seas » Pacific » Tasman Sea December 16th 2010

Good Day Friends and Family- I am sitting here in Taupo, New Zealand listening to a cricket match on the T.V. The weather is overcast and a bit cool. We have had quite an emotional beginning to our travels. We traveled to Tahiti without a hitch. The flight went quickly, we ate, we rested, we watched movies, we ate again and then we were there. We got a ride from Po Po, who became our guide two days later for a ride around the island. Po Po's step-father was on the filming crew for the movie Mutiny on the Bounty with Marlon Brando. Movie night option for the Spring, friends. That film was shot in Papetee, where we are staying. I have attached a few photos. The weather was hot and humid, but nice in the ... read more
Liz and friend
Bathing beauties
sunset

North America » United States » Alaska » Juneau November 16th 2010

Just a quick practice message to all my friends and family. I just returned from the Bald Eagle Festival in Haines, Alaska. Had my first experience sleeping in a yert, with a view of the river valley below and soaring eagles waking me in the mornings. One of the bald eagles I have been working with was released during this event. She took a swim, but made it to shore and succeeded in stealing a salmon from a full grown eagle, so I guess she will be fine. I look forward to sharing our adventures in Australia this winter. Cheers, Liz... read more




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