Seeing as this blog started out as a way to let the family know what we have been up to in NZ... and now a few of the family have been across, I'm going to take a break from here for 2013.
I have loved sharing my experiences in NZ with you, it is an amazing country and we have enjoyed ourselves so much, we are staying longer.
<3 !
Monday, December 10, 2012
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Local Santa Parade - Henderson
This weekend we trotted along to the local parade, and had a completely lovely time.
It was small, it was funny seeing all the branded vehicles towing flatbeds with other branded vehicles (lots of go-carts), and the traffic in the area was successfully turned into a nightmare.
Despite this, the atmosphere was a heck of a lot of fun, and we got lollies and cheers, and the marching bands were really quite awesome. There were also some original vehicles in the parade, which were fantastic, the original firetruck made us marvel at how far technology has come.
My favourite Bank, and my favourite burger restaurant were in the parade, so that was also a plus :)
For some reason, nothing quite says Christmas like men in kilts and the resounding drum beats with the wails of a bagpipe band... *sigh of contentment*
It was small, it was funny seeing all the branded vehicles towing flatbeds with other branded vehicles (lots of go-carts), and the traffic in the area was successfully turned into a nightmare.
Despite this, the atmosphere was a heck of a lot of fun, and we got lollies and cheers, and the marching bands were really quite awesome. There were also some original vehicles in the parade, which were fantastic, the original firetruck made us marvel at how far technology has come.
My favourite Bank, and my favourite burger restaurant were in the parade, so that was also a plus :)
For some reason, nothing quite says Christmas like men in kilts and the resounding drum beats with the wails of a bagpipe band... *sigh of contentment*
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Overland from East to West... via Gore
We headed off to the next coast, passing through a few towns on the way.
We saw the rural way to go over a fence,
The bridge at Balclutha,
Some more of the southern island locals,
The fish at Gore,
... and plenty of open road.
We saw the rural way to go over a fence,
The bridge at Balclutha,
Some more of the southern island locals,
The fish at Gore,
... and plenty of open road.
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Otago Peninsula Dunedin
Another place well worth making time for, we were up here often, just driving through the scenery, the views, the wildlife... the sheep.
It's very gusty of the ocean side, so bring jackets! We loved how the area is designed to be user friendly for tourists while maintaining the space and environs for those who live in the area. Sadly we didn't see any penguins, but we felt connected with nature, it's great to be 'removed' from the city, even if just for a short while :)
http://www.otago-peninsula.co.nz
Someone needs to help this poor fellow get the twig out of his face... I wonder if he even realises it's there?
It's very gusty of the ocean side, so bring jackets! We loved how the area is designed to be user friendly for tourists while maintaining the space and environs for those who live in the area. Sadly we didn't see any penguins, but we felt connected with nature, it's great to be 'removed' from the city, even if just for a short while :)
http://www.otago-peninsula.co.nz
Someone needs to help this poor fellow get the twig out of his face... I wonder if he even realises it's there?
Friday, July 27, 2012
Dunedin - Chinese Gardens
I always love a good Chinese garden, I love the moon gates, the way the buildings and the lakes are laid out, and the Koi.
Dunedin was a wonderful example of how a Chinese garden should be - my other favourite is in Sydney :) https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/dcg
What was extra special, after we clambered through the stone waterfall, we could purchase feed for the fish. This just added to the experience and enjoyment of the kids, making the whole visit that much more special.
Dunedin was a wonderful example of how a Chinese garden should be - my other favourite is in Sydney :) https://www.dunedin.govt.nz/dcg
What was extra special, after we clambered through the stone waterfall, we could purchase feed for the fish. This just added to the experience and enjoyment of the kids, making the whole visit that much more special.
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
Dunedin - Cadbury Chocolate Factory
Oh my Yummy Yummy Yummy!
The best value tour we went on, so much Chocolate samples, so cheap to buy from the shop, so much too look at and the smell!!
For around $60 for the whole family, we had a fantastic experience. The chocolate drop of around 1 Tonne of liquid chocolate in the silo was both loud and insane.
We were fortunate enough to get a 'double' helping of the melted chocolate sample to taste, along with a variety of chocolate samples through out the tour.
The Golden mountain below are all Crunchie bars... my favourite... enough to make you cry!
How many Cocoa beans would you value yourself at? If a slave is 100...
One of the original cars, purple is such a happy colour :)
Did you know... it takes 6 months for them to make the chocolate for NZ for Easter.... and 2 weeks for it to get eaten! Madness!
The best value tour we went on, so much Chocolate samples, so cheap to buy from the shop, so much too look at and the smell!!
For around $60 for the whole family, we had a fantastic experience. The chocolate drop of around 1 Tonne of liquid chocolate in the silo was both loud and insane.
We were fortunate enough to get a 'double' helping of the melted chocolate sample to taste, along with a variety of chocolate samples through out the tour.
The Golden mountain below are all Crunchie bars... my favourite... enough to make you cry!
How many Cocoa beans would you value yourself at? If a slave is 100...
One of the original cars, purple is such a happy colour :)
Did you know... it takes 6 months for them to make the chocolate for NZ for Easter.... and 2 weeks for it to get eaten! Madness!
Wednesday, June 27, 2012
Dunedin - Railway Station
History and Beauty, a wonderful place to see how things were over 100 years ago, with one of the most photoigraphed buildings in New Zealand.
The detail in the tiles and patterns in stunning, and the stained glass windows are kept in pristine condition. The gardens are lovely and the sponsorship walk with the printed bricks makes for something special.
We could have spent a lot longer around here, seeing the art shop and catching a tourist train, but simply didn't have the time. It ended up being a quick stop, a few photos, and a lasting impression.
The detail in the tiles and patterns in stunning, and the stained glass windows are kept in pristine condition. The gardens are lovely and the sponsorship walk with the printed bricks makes for something special.
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