Natural Travels

Now here’s a trip I could go for … there’s a new tour company just up the road from me in Gainesville, Florida’s cycling mecca, called Pedaler’s Pub & Grille, and they’re arranging bicycle trips to see natural New Zealand, three weeks at a time. The guides are Kiwis (locals, that is), and the trips include both natural and cultural history, a sure plus in my book. Glaciers, volcanoes, and wine tastings are a part of the journey, and overnights are in deluxe inns. The catch? You better be a cyclist in earnest, as you’ll be pedaling 72 miles or so per day. For that, I’d need to get in training now. Tours start in March 2009. For more info, visit their website.