Phillip OtternessinPop-Up Otter Press03.04.18 — Rafting the Wairoa RiverToday’s adventure was a trip down the Wairoa river. The original plan was to go down a popular route which ends in a drop down the tallest…Mar 12, 20182Mar 12, 20182
Phillip OtternessinPop-Up Otter Press03.03.18 — Beach Day, Waitomo CavesOur daylight hours today were spent at a black sand beach. The drive there was a pleasure — windows down, winding road, cool morning air…Mar 11, 2018Mar 11, 2018
Phillip OtternessinPop-Up Otter Press03.02.18 — Tikikupo MaraeTonight the moon is bright and nearly full, illuminating a thin, patchy sheen of clouds. Beyond that, stars are shining in unfamiliar…Mar 8, 2018Mar 8, 2018
Phillip OtternessinPop-Up Otter Press03.01.18 — Friendship HousesMy second day in this country has been slow going as I make preparations to welcome the Norwegian students tomorrow morning. I’ve been…Mar 7, 2018Mar 7, 2018
Phillip OtternessinPop-Up Otter Press02.28.18 — What Day Is It Anyway?Riding off into the sunset is one thing. Bring propelled westward via jet engine is quite another. Long-distance flight has a way of…Mar 7, 2018Mar 7, 2018
Phillip OtternessinPop-Up Otter PressFebruary 28th: Passage to New ZealandToday is the first day of my unexpected trip to New Zealand. I was called to duty a month ago by an old friend from college. Her brother…Feb 28, 2018Feb 28, 2018