{"version":"https://jsonfeed.org/version/1","title":"Micro.blog - Sinclair Trails","home_page_url":"https://micro.blog","feed_url":"https://micro.blog/posts/SinclairTrails","_microblog":{"about":"https://micro.blog/about/api","id":"88151","username":"SinclairTrails","bio":"The travels of David and Jennifer Sinclair, full-timing in a luxury motorhome. See @dejus for David's personal blog.","pronouns":"","is_following":false,"is_you":false,"following_count":3,"discover_count":0},"author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://avatars.micro.blog/avatars/2025/05/88151.jpg"},"items":[{"id":"88235088","content_html":"

Disney California Adventure Christmas: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We visited Disney California Adventure to see their Christmas decorations. Not as many as Disneyland, but some. We also ate a lot of churros. No line for the tram from Pixar Pals parking structure; a much more pleasant experience than the Toy Story parking lot: Tram selfie: DCA Christmas tree in day...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/04/14/disney-california-adventure-christmas/","date_published":"2026-04-14T14:00:36+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-14 14:00","date_timestamp":1776175236,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116403562670527755"]}},{"id":"88164727","content_html":"

Disneyland Christmas: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We went back to Disneyland after New Zealand, to see their Christmas decorations. We accidentally went to the Toy Story parking lot, which we regretted, due to the very long and slowly moving line for the shuttle bus: An hour later, arriving at the entrance: Christmas tree: Main Street and castle wi...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/04/13/disneyland-christmas/","date_published":"2026-04-13T14:00:00+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-13 14:00","date_timestamp":1776088800,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116397883634414642"]}},{"id":"87985215","content_html":"

Orangeland RV Park: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We stayed at Orangeland RV Park in Orange, California. (Campground Reviews listing.) Our fourth stay here; our favorite place to stay somewhat near Disneyland. Dates: Check in: 2025-12-07 Check out: 2025-12-14 7 nights Weather: Sunny High temps 69-82°F, lows 49-55°F Negligible wind, gusts to 11 MPH ...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/04/10/orangeland-rv-park-4/","date_published":"2026-04-10T15:00:06+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-10 15:00","date_timestamp":1775833206,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116381013312478913","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DW9JiSCFo26"]}},{"id":"87913490","content_html":"

Video: Northridge to Orange, California motorhome travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our RV, a Tiffin Allegro Bus motorhome, 59 miles from Northridge to Orange, California.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/04/09/video-northridge-to-orange-california-motorhome-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-04-09T15:00:27+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-09 15:00","date_timestamp":1775746827,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116375357964008405","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DW6k7dolOJj"]}},{"id":"87839978","content_html":"

Travel from Northridge to Orange, California: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We drove our coach just 59 miles, about an hour of driving, from Northridge to Orange, California. Picking our coach up from storage. Here’s a map showing our route, heading south: An interactive map, with the drive from the airport parking included: Leaving Walnut RV Park, where we stored our coach...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/04/08/travel-from-northridge-to-orange-california/","date_published":"2026-04-08T14:00:54+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-08 14:00","date_timestamp":1775656854,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116369457525101014","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DW35OT9kVhh"]}},{"id":"87766250","content_html":"

NZ: flights from Christchurch to Auckland then LAX: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"All good things must end, and so it was with our New Zealand trip. Checking in to Air New Zealand in Christchurch: Our plane from Christchurch to Auckland: In Auckland International Airport, love NZ with Buzzy Bees: Last meat pie, caramel slice, and L&P soda: Our international flight: Menu: Seat sel...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/04/07/nz-flights-from-christchurch-to-auckland-then-lax/","date_published":"2026-04-07T14:00:17+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-07 14:00","date_timestamp":1775570417,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116363795701796123","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DW1Udqskcgg"]}},{"id":"87700528","content_html":"

NZ: returning van; Christchurch exploring: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We traveled from our last campsite to return the rental van, then got dropped off at a hotel in downtown Christchurch, and did some touring around the central city. Here’s an interactive map of our route, with the stops marked: A pile of things to donate to Red Cross: A pile of our luggage: McRent [...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/04/06/nz-returning-van-christchurch-exploring/","date_published":"2026-04-06T15:00:22+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-06 15:00","date_timestamp":1775487622,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116358383379550475","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DWy3Af-kbVn"]}},{"id":"87541176","content_html":"

NZ video: Hokitika to Christchurch campervan travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our rental campervan from Hokitika to Christchurch in New Zealand.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/04/03/nz-video-hokitika-to-christchurch-campervan-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-04-03T17:00:11+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-03 17:00","date_timestamp":1775235611,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116341861123254501","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DWrWCzSFpAN"]}},{"id":"87536033","content_html":"

NZ: Hokitika to Christchurch: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We traveled from Hokitika to Christchurch; our last full day with the van. Here’s an interactive map of our route, with some of the stops marked: The town of Kumara; amusing as that is also the Maori name of a sweet potato: One lane bridge: Taipo River: Taramakau River: Otira Stagecoach Hotel, with ...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/04/03/nz-hokitika-to-christchurch/","date_published":"2026-04-03T15:00:41+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-03 15:00","date_timestamp":1775228441,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116341451493059799","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DWrKQ4xFh_S"]}},{"id":"87478968","content_html":"

NZ video: Franz Josef to Hokitika campervan travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our rental campervan from Franz Josef to Hokitika in New Zealand.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/04/02/nz-video-franz-josef-to-hokitika-campervan-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-04-02T17:00:18+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-02 17:00","date_timestamp":1775149218,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116336214968257080"]}},{"id":"87469624","content_html":"

NZ: Franz Josef to Hokitika: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We traveled from Franz Josef to Hokitika. Here’s an interactive map of our route, with some of the stops marked: We started the day with a helicopter flight, as shown in the previous post. After that, we went next door to the Full of Beans Cafe for a second breakfast; this sign shows a sampling […]","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/04/02/nz-franz-josef-to-hokitika/","date_published":"2026-04-02T15:00:24+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-02 15:00","date_timestamp":1775142024,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116335740238512202"]}},{"id":"87398839","content_html":"

NZ: Franz Josef twin glacier helicopter flight \"Twin : sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"As one of our last big excursions on our NZ trip, we booked a helicopter flight from the town of Franz Josef over Franz Josef and Fox glaciers. The flight route: The Helicopter Line office: Going to the helipads: Our helicopter coming in for a landing: Our helicopter awaits: Taking off: Selfie: Rive...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/04/01/nz-franz-josef-twin-glacier-helicopter-flight/","date_published":"2026-04-01T15:00:45+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-04-01 15:00","date_timestamp":1775055645,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116330147828746808"]}},{"id":"87334431","content_html":"

NZ video: Lake Hāwea to Franz Josef campervan travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our rental campervan from Lake Hāwea to Franz Josef in New Zealand.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/03/31/nz-video-lake-hawea-to-franz-josef-campervan-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-03-31T17:00:11+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-31 17:00","date_timestamp":1774976411,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116324897184811253","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DWjoU_Qlrgf"]}},{"id":"87326013","content_html":"

NZ: Lake Hāwea to Franz Josef: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We traveled from Lake Hāwea to Franz Josef over Haast Pass. Here’s an interactive map of our route, with some of the stops marked: Lake Hāwea: One lane bridge: Thunder Creek Falls: Mountains: Another one lane bridge: Snowy mountain: Spiker Cafe in Haast for lunch: “Two Passing Bays Ahead”: A stop at...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/03/31/nz-lake-hawea-to-franz-josef/","date_published":"2026-03-31T15:00:11+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-31 15:00","date_timestamp":1774969211,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116324385627449745"]}},{"id":"87265875","content_html":"

NZ video: Queenstown to Lake Hāwea campervan travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our rental campervan from Queenstown to Lake Hāwea in New Zealand.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/03/30/nz-video-queenstown-to-lake-hawea-campervan-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-03-30T17:00:04+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-30 17:00","date_timestamp":1774890004,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116319286525884862","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DWhFCTkltci"]}},{"id":"87255576","content_html":"

NZ: Queenstown to Lake Hāwea: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We traveled from Queenstown to Lake Hāwea. Here’s an interactive map of our route, with some of the stops marked: Shockingly, another scenic drive in NZ: We explored the Cromwell Heritage Precinct, which saved some historic buildings when the main street of Cromwell was submerged due to the construc...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/03/30/nz-queenstown-to-lake-hawea/","date_published":"2026-03-30T15:00:40+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-30 15:00","date_timestamp":1774882840,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116318728530595913","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DWg07b2FKXp"]}},{"id":"87087823","content_html":"

NZ video: Arrowtown and Glenorchy campervan travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our rental campervan from Queenstown to Arrowtown, Shotover, Glenorchy, and back to Queenstown in New Zealand.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/03/27/nz-video-arrowtown-and-glenorchy-campervan-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-03-27T17:00:45+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-27 17:00","date_timestamp":1774630845,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116302213306857717","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DWZUJHQFr6A"]}},{"id":"87080373","content_html":"

NZ: Arrowtown, Shotover Jet, and Glenorchy: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"On a day trip from Queenstown, we enjoyed a scenic drive, explored Arrowtown and Glenorchy, plus experienced a Shotover Jet boat ride. Here’s an interactive map of our route, with some of the stops marked: But first, we stopped at Moinho Cafe for breakfast: Followed by Woolworths for groceries; agai...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/03/27/nz-arrowtown-shotover-jet-and-glenorchy/","date_published":"2026-03-27T15:00:50+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-27 15:00","date_timestamp":1774623650,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116301802965050662"]}},{"id":"87003795","content_html":"

NZ: exploring Queenstown: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We did a little exploring of downtown Queenstown, meeting up with Karan and her mum. We took a ferry from a dock near our campground to downtown, and back. Here’s an interactive map of our walking route to the local ferry dock: Part of our walking route in downtown Queenstown: Walking along the lake...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/03/26/nz-exploring-queenstown/","date_published":"2026-03-26T14:00:30+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-26 14:00","date_timestamp":1774533630,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116295931606445043","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DWWdZWxFmS3"]}},{"id":"86943243","content_html":"

NZ video: Milford Sound to Queenstown campervan travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our rental campervan from Milford Sound to Queenstown in New Zealand.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/03/25/nz-video-milford-sound-to-queenstown-campervan-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-03-25T17:00:26+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-25 17:00","date_timestamp":1774458026,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116290888838430357","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DWUKjgjkTUd"]}},{"id":"86929678","content_html":"

NZ: Milford Sound to Queenstown: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We traveled from Milford Sound to Queenstown. Here’s an interactive map of our route, with some of the stops marked; a big loop, because there isn’t a more direct route: A rainy morning lead to hundreds of waterfalls: Waiting to go back through Homer Tunnel: Hollyford River: Morning snack at Alp...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/03/25/nz-milford-sound-to-queenstown/","date_published":"2026-03-25T14:00:33+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-25 14:00","date_timestamp":1774447233,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116290187937146472","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DWT2P8MER6T"]}},{"id":"86862606","content_html":"

NZ: Milford Sound overnight cruise: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We did another overnight cruise, this time on Milford Sound, on the Fiordland Jewel. They have a dedicated parking area: Milford Sound selfie: Check in counter: Our boat arriving; much smaller than the previous cruise: Waterfall selfie: Milford Sound: We splurged on the “governor suite king” cab...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/03/24/nz-milford-sound-overnight-cruise/","date_published":"2026-03-24T14:00:51+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-24 14:00","date_timestamp":1774360851,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116284791005290206"]}},{"id":"86799115","content_html":"

NZ video: Te Anau to Milford Sound campervan travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our rental campervan from Te Anau to Milford Sound in New Zealand.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/03/23/nz-video-te-anau-to-milford-sound-campervan-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-03-23T17:00:13+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-23 17:00","date_timestamp":1774285213,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116279594117226073","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DWPB1m_kcqv"]}},{"id":"86785793","content_html":"

NZ: Te Anau to Milford Sound: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"We traveled from Te Anau to Milford Sound, for another overnight cruise. Here’s an interactive map of our route, heading north, with some potential stops marked: On the road: Eglinton River: Earl Mountains: The Milford Road: Mirror Lakes… not entirely a still day, but still scenic: We got some c...","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/03/23/nz-te-anau-to-milford-sound/","date_published":"2026-03-23T14:00:12+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-23 14:00","date_timestamp":1774274412,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116278862673555245","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DWOsqO2lnIz"]}},{"id":"86618587","content_html":"

NZ video: Manapouri to Te Anau campervan travel timelapse: sinclairtrails.com

","summary":"A timelapse of driving our rental campervan from Manapouri to Te Anau in New Zealand.","url":"https://sinclairtrails.com/2026/03/20/nz-video-manapouri-to-te-anau-campervan-travel-timelapse/","date_published":"2026-03-20T17:00:46+00:00","author":{"name":"Sinclair Trails","url":"https://SinclairTrails.micro.blog/","avatar":"https://cdn.micro.blog/photos/96/https%3A%2F%2Favatars.micro.blog%2Favatars%2F2025%2F05%2F88151.jpg","_microblog":{"username":"SinclairTrails"}},"_microblog":{"date_relative":"2026-03-20 17:00","date_timestamp":1774026046,"is_favorite":false,"is_bookmark":false,"is_deletable":false,"is_conversation":false,"is_linkpost":true,"is_mention":false,"note":"","syndication":["https://mastodon.social/@sinclairtrails/116262595130501531","https://www.threads.com/@sinclairtrails/post/DWHTGW5FoCD"]}},{"id":"64488415","content_html":"

@val I think they were covered to protect them from snow, and possibly rain rotting the boards. And coveted because they look cool. ;)

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