A glowworm is not actually a worm, but rather the larvae of a fungus gnat. They are commonly found throughout New Zealand, often in caves, forests and other sheltered, damp areas. They produce blue-green bioluminescences and beautiful silk threads to help capture prey. Waitomo Glowworm Caves is known for its extensive cave system and is reputed to be one of the best places in the country to view glowworms and to see some really beautiful cave formations.
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Brno
Brno is the second largest city in the Czech Republic and is the capital of the state of Moravia. It contains a number of historic sites, monuments, and attractions. As an added bonus, located a bit north of the city lies the Moravian Karst, which encompasses just over a thousand caverns and gorges. There are five caves located in the karst that are open to the public and are easily accessible by car from the city centre. Given that the train from Budapest to Prague passes through Brno, it seemed quite fitting to make a detour here for a couple of days.
20 Days in Iceland – Part II
Today made a good driving day as the weather resumed to its usual cloudy / rainy-ness. After awhile you'd think we'd get used to the rain, dampness, and lack of sun. Well, we didn't. We drove along the remainder of the Northern part of Iceland towards Snæfellsjökull National Park.