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Feb.10
1

The Desolation of Smaug

Posted by in New Zealand

Another day, another volcano, another adventure. Mount Tongariro is an active volcano, just under 2000 m high. It is situated in the Taupo volcanic zone of North Island. During our pre walk briefing we were told about what sort of equipment to take and then what to do in the event of an eruption. At the start of the track there is a traffic light, indicating whether it is safe to proceed. There are sensors situated in the volcano monitoring the activity. We felt pretty safe after hearing this until…read more

Sep.23
1

Art in Paradise

Posted by in Asia, Thailand, Trip

We haven’t really visited any art galleries or museums so far, so we decided to go ‘highbrow’ and visit a 3D art gallery to ponder perspective and optical illusions…. There’s not much more to say on this one, just enjoy the photos below!

Aug.10
0

Angkor

Posted by in Asia, Cambodia, Trip

I’m sure that most people are aware of Cambodia’s recent history, but here is a brief summary. In 1975, the Cambodian Communists (known as the Khmer Rouge) and Pol Pot took charge of the country. They almost immediately started to remodel the country into an agricultural state and marched people to rural communities to work as slaves. Anoyone considered Western, intellectual or professional was considered to be an enemy of the state and one quarter of the population were killed by the regime. Even speaking a foreign language was reason…read more