Boots, Bikes and Border Crossings
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Greenhouse – Finally Up
After several hours of sewing, stitching and probably more than a little patience, the greenhouse roof is finally finished and up! Measuring 8m x 12m, this has to be my biggest sewing project to date, using a combination of new and recycled shade mesh. Not quite a little sewing-machine project for a very old machine,…
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My date with Luna
After last night’s storm, the morning greeted us with misty rain, puddles and enough slippery mud to be an adventure in itself. But that wasn’t going to stop me. I was getting to ride Luna! I’ve watched the children and adults arrive each week and confidently prepare their horses, the brushing, the bridle, the saddle,…
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A Little Banking Drama in Paraguay
Well, there’s never a dull moment in Paraguay! The country has found itself in the middle of quite a banking drama, with Ueno Bank, one of Paraguay’s major banks, being taken over by the Central Bank following serious financial problems. Ueno has around 3 million customers, which is roughly 60% of Paraguay’s adult population. Understandably,…
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A New Wildlife Adventure in the Chaco
I’ve been fortunate enough to be offered an opportunity to volunteer at a private wildlife sanctuary in Toledo, approximately 30 km from Iparoma. It’s an opportunity I’ve been hoping for, and one I’m really looking forward to.My duties will be quite varied, from feeding and personal assessments to camera monitoring and assisting with the night…
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A Week of Smiles, Medals and a Little Bit of Luna!
What a lovely week it’s been with the horses! Yesterday was a particularly special day, as it was graduation day for our group of eight. Family and friends came along to watch these wonderful kids and adults showing off their riding skills, and what a proud bunch they were! There were plenty of smiles, happy…
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Tortoise Tango
Well, it seems romance is alive and well here at Iparoma. These two have been having a great time, and if all goes to plan, we could have 6–8 tiny torti babies arriving in January! Now we wait patiently for the eggs to be laid and the little ones to make their grand entrance.
Visited Countries
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Route Plan (Eastern Europe)
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Route Map
About Me
Happy, grateful, and full of joy – that’s how I see my life. Growing up in the small country town of Karaka, New Zealand, I was a curious little girl who dreamed of seeing the world. At 14, I took my first trip overseas to Fiji, and since then I’ve explored 66 countries, each adventure filling me with wonder at new cultures, unexpected moments, and the thrill of discovery.
I’ve leapt from planes, dived into unseen depths of the ocean, pedaled across borders, and roared through deserts on motorbikes. From crossing the Gobi Desert on two wheels to cruising down to Antarctica, from riding through roads less traveled to moments that took my breath away, I collect memories, not possessions.
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