Welcome from Jan and John

“The natural world is the greatest source of excitement. The greatest source of visual beauty. It is the greatest source of so much in life that makes life worth living.”

Sir David Attenborough.

Finding purpose after medicine. Chasing rare birds on a river in papua,new Guinea
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Finding Purpose After Medicine: Evolving Beyond the Scalpel

When the pager fell silent, I expected rest. Instead, I found curiosity waiting. Evolving Beyond the Scalpel traces how surgical precision became a new way of seeing — through photography, land, and travel. It’s a story of renewal, not retirement.

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Finding New Zealand Birds

So many adventures along the way

Australia Wild and Free

Distances are vast in this arid country.

Dusky Dolphin
Australasian Cetaceans

Our corner of the world is amazing.

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The early morning chirp of calls with NZ kaka, bellbird and tui enthrall us. We keep a close eye on the local wildlife; grey warblers and shiny bronze cuckoos. Love living in Gisborne and New Zealand