http://www.sunburntbadger.org.uk Travel Pictures from around the world Fri, 18 Apr 2008 16:14:42 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The main reason most people at least visit Kaikoura is the whales. Kaikoura offers a unique situation to see whales up close. They come so close into shore here because of the continental shelf come pretty close in shore. This brings all sorts of wildlife in close to shore, Sperm ... http://www.sunburntbadger.org.uk/new-zealand/pictures-of-kaikoura.htm 'On top of the Franz Joseph Glacier' First explored by a chap called Julius Haast way back in 1865, the Glacier has most of the time been retreating back up the valley. The glaciers are form because the west coast is very wet, it rains an awful lot. The rain is pushed up ... http://www.sunburntbadger.org.uk/new-zealand/on-top-of-the-franz-joseph-glacier.htm I was lucky enough a couple of years ago to visit Sydney, what was even better is that work paid for it. Sydney is one of those cities that look good during the day, but when the sun goes down  and the lights come on the place becomes stunning. I ... http://www.sunburntbadger.org.uk/pictures-of-australia/pictures-of-sydney-by-night.htm 'Kirkstall Abbey Leeds' Only a couple of miles from the centre of  Leeds is Kirkstall abbey. Largely a ruin now it was completed between 1152 and 1182, although there has recently been some restoration work to reroof part of the building.  Kirkstall Abbey still stands substantially to its full height, its massive ... http://www.sunburntbadger.org.uk/england/pictures-of-kirkstall-abbey.htm  I had a chance to go to Goteborg , in Sweden a few years ago with work.   Recently Goteborg been widely publicized in media all over the world as an up-and-coming city break destination, for culture, shopping, entertainment and, not least, for food and drink. I can confirm that the food ... http://www.sunburntbadger.org.uk/sweden/pictures-of-goteborg-sweden.htm Slightly of the beaten track is the Marokopa Road, heading west from Waitomo Caves toward the coast. It is a scenic drive that boasts some absolutely stunning scenery. 'Secluded spot along the cost near Waitomo' http://www.sunburntbadger.org.uk/new-zealand/marokopa-road.htm 'The huge Tane Mahuta' Known to the Maori as the 'God of the Forest', Tane Mahuta is New Zealand largest Kauri tree. It rises 59 feet before the first branch. Tane Mahuta is growing in the Waipoua National Forest. http://www.sunburntbadger.org.uk/new-zealand/tane-mahuta-new-zealand.htm 'View of Firth of Forth Bridge from the top of Arthurs Seat' Arthurs seat was given it's name in the 15th, but it is in fact an extinct volcano, it offers one of the best view of Edinburgh. Arthurs seat and Salisbury crag are sited in Holyrood Park. http://www.sunburntbadger.org.uk/scotland/climbing-arthurs-seat-edinburgh.htm The Kaikoura Peninsula is an ideal place to go Whale Watching. New Zealand is situated right on the continental shelf bringing Sperm Whales and Orcas close in to shore. This makes Kaikoura a wildlife hotspot. These animals are protected by law, visitor numbers are closely monitored to prevent upset to ... http://www.sunburntbadger.org.uk/new-zealand/whale-watching-new-zealand.htm Milford sound is one of the most famous fiords, and indeed is one of the most popular tourist spots in New Zealand. Access to Milford sound via road is a journey in itself, there are numerous places to stop and explore on the way in. One of the great ways ... http://www.sunburntbadger.org.uk/new-zealand/pictures-of-milford-sound-new-zealand.htm