An illuminating road trip through the history, life, and attractions of one of the most beautiful countries in the southern hemisphere The beauty and grandeur of New Zealand has captured the imagination of movie-goers over the past couple of years, and the country is a dream destination for many around the world. Straying from the Flock is an intimate and personal account of one passionate traveler's visit to this incredible country, its mountains and beaches, fjords, rainforests, vineyards, and hidden eateries. Each of the fifty chapters describes one day in his travels-fishing, flying, cattle herding, befriending locals at every turn. Filled with colorful stories and memorable personalities, the book not only describes the trip of a lifetime, but captures a life-altering experience for its writer. From mountains and rainforests to cities and beaches, Straying from the Flock is both a moving memoir and personal travel guide to this amazing country.

Straying from the Flock

The beauty and grandeur of New Zealand have captured the imagination of countless people— making it a dream destination for many around the world.

In Straying from the Flock, Dr. Alexander Elder offers an intimate and personal account of his visit to this incredible country— elegantly detailing its mountains and beaches, fjords and rainforests, vineyards, and hidden eateries.

Filled with colorful stories and memorable personalities, each chapter of this book describes one day in the life of this passionate traveler, as he experiences the history, culture, and attractions of one of the most beautiful countries in the Southern Hemisphere.

Both a moving memoir and personal travel guide to this amazing country, Straying from the Flock offers an inspiring look at the trip of a lifetime.

Straying from the Flock is a personal travel guide to one of the most beautiful countries in the southern hemisphere.  In this book our very own  Dr. Alexander  Elder describes a fun and interesting journey through New Zealand, including his side trips to Australia and the Cook Islands (a New Zealand protectorate).    Each of the 50 chapters describes one day in the travels of Dr. Elder's. It is a  personal,   inspiring, and easy-to-read travelogue, written in the voice of one of New Zealand's most passionate travelers.