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Traveler Interview: Terri Marriott Kirley
Investment advisor Terri Kirley appreciates the education that travel provides. This photo is from her recent hiking trip to Machu Picchu in Peru.
Based in Leawood, Kansas, Terri Kirley owns and operates Monaco Wealth Management, LLC, a registered investment advisory firm established in 2006.
Terri provides clients with straight forward information and analysis necessary to make sound personal investment decisions, drawing on her extensive experience as a CPA, CFO, entrepreneur and investment advisory manager/compliance officer for a national law firm.
If you have a sudden “wealth-enhancing” event like selling your business, an inheritance or winning the lottery, Terri can help you. She enjoys helping people understand investing so that it isn’t overwhelming.
Besides providing investment advice, Terri enjoys traveling. She and her husband recently returned from a Backroads hiking trip in Peru where they climbed Machu Picchu. We wanted to learn more about Terri’s travels.
Peruvian children in The Sacred Valley of the Incas, Cusco, Peru. Photo by Terri Kirley
The Jones: What inspires you to travel?
Terri: Hearing of the experience of others makes me want to travel. I had opportunities when I was a bit younger and I regret I didn’t take advantage of them.
I wasn’t on an airplane until I was out of college. Travel was not part of my childhood, so it was outside of my comfort zone. Now I want to get in as much travel as possible while I am able.
Have you always enjoyed travel? What contributed to your love of travel?
Terri: Once I started traveling, I loved it. Discovering how interesting other parts of the world are and how fun the people you meet are has contributed to my love of travel.
If we could only travel without sitting on an airplane for so long.
What is your favorite destination? Why?
Terri: I am not sure I can really narrow this down as I have a couple for different reasons. First, Hawaii, because we went there for our honeymoon and because Hawaii is always perfect.
Australia and New Zealand would be my second choice. You could experience all of the geological aspects of the US in a condensed area. The fact that English is the language made it very easy to spend lots of time there.
What destination has surprised you the most, either good or bad?
Terri: Two places surprised me. Peru surprised me the most. It had so much to offer. The description in the brochure of the places and things we would see did not do it justice.
Peru was so amazing that I am not sure I can put it into words. Each day was better than the previous day. And the people were so friendly and interesting.
Istanbul, Turkey was also a positive surprise. We were there in January 2001 on business and we found the history fascinating and the people very loving. In one week’s time we gained lifelong friends.
What did you like most about Peru? Was anything about it out of your “comfort zone”?
Terri: I don’t know if I can pinpoint what I like most. I enjoyed every day, every place and all of the people. There was nothing outside my comfort zone, which is saying a lot because I am a timid traveler.
Why do you think that travel is important?
Terri: The education travel provides. You can read about other parts of the world, but until you experience it, you don’t truly appreciate what is out there.
And, as interesting and fabulous as other countries are, each time I return home to the USA, I love and appreciate our country even more. There is no place like home!
What “tip” have you learned from your travels that you’d share with others?
Terri: Always try to learn some of the language. The locals warm up and are very helpful if you show them some respect by at least attempting to speak their language.
I have found that if they speak English, they will revert to English in order to help you out.
From your travels, do you have a practice or insight that makes your travel experiences more enjoyable?
Terri: Pack light!
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In 1840, The Waitangi Treaty was signed between the British and the Maori in New Zealand’s Bay of Islands.
The northern coast of New Zealand’s North Island is a popular fishing, sailing and tourist destination. It is also home to The Bay of Islands, one of New Zealand’s most historic sites.
Captain Cook sailed the HMS Endeavour into the Bay of Islands in 1769. Eventually a British Colony was established here, where Maori tribes had previously cleared the land.
The Bay of Islands contains more than 140 small islands and crags.
A Historic Treaty
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds overlook the Bay of Islands.
Here, on February 6, 1840, The Treaty of Waitangi was first signed between the Maori Chiefs and British Crown.
Today the Treaty Grounds are part of a 1000-acre Waitangi National Trust estate, which was gifted to New Zealand by Lord and Lady Bledisloe in 1932.
Holland America’s Volendam is anchored in the Bay of Islands near the Waitangi Treaty Grounds.
The Waitangi Treaty grounds are about a three hour drive by car from Auckland. The Bay of Islands is also reached by cruise ship. We visited in late January via Holland America Line’s ms Volendam on a 14-Day New Zealand Discovery cruise.
A Hike along the Coast
The ship anchored in the Bay of Islands between Paihia and Russell, with the ships’ tenders 
delivering guests to the central Waitangi pier. From here, we walked to the Treaty Grounds, and followed a Coast Trail near the water for a spectacular view of the bay.
The Waitangi Treaty grounds have a resort hotel and a golf course, among other amenities. The Waitangi National Trust estate is also home to an 18-hole Golf Course, Waitangi Bowling Club and Bay of Islands Yacht Club.
After our coastal hike, we took a bus into the nearest town, Paihia (pronounced pie hee uh). Paihia was established in 1823 by Reverend Henry Williams. Today it is home to tourist shops, restaurants and hotels.
A Ferry Ride to Russell
From Paihia, we took the public ferry to Russell (on busy days, a number of vessels become public ferries); ours was called “The Happy Ferry”. 
With its beautiful harbor and white picket fences, it’s hard to imagine Russell’s violent past. 
Rum and women were top priority for visiting sailors, who had often spent months at sea. Fights, abduction, murder and no law enforcement made it a fearful place. It’s reputation strengthened by such names as “The devil’s playground” and “The Hell Hole of the Pacific”.
A Sense of Humor in Russell
One of Russell’s famous landmarks is the Christ Church, New Zealand’s oldest church. The tombstones in the cemetery convey some of the difficult history.
Walking around Russell, we could see that the locals do not take themselves too seriously, by the sign posted on another local church.
The Best Fish & Chips
After tendering, hiking and a ferry ride followed by a walk around Russell, we were hungry.
We found a place called, “The Pub.” Or perhaps, its official name is like the sign, “The Pub, ’round the corner”? We are not sure.
What we do know that The Pub has fabulous fish and chips, served with a fresh salad and a large selection of New Zealand beers.
Having tested many fish & chips in a variety of British Empire outposts, Mr. Jones pronounced, “These are the best fish & chips I’ve ever eaten.”
Of course, we might have just been really hungry. Or under a “spell” from Russell’s charm.
You’ll have to check out the Pub “˜round the corner, and let us know what you think.
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This beach was the landing site for the negotiations of a famous treaty.
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