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The blog has been quiet for some time now, however, life in New Zealand has been anything but! Last week, we put work aside for a bit and took our first holiday (or as Americans would say vacation) in New Zealand. Nelson is a city on northeastern part of the South Island. This little city is best known for its arts and crafts scene but … Continue reading Day 605 in New Zealand: The Week-In-Review of Nelson
It is exactly 6 months since Redd & Chloe arrived in New Zealand. They are adjusting well but still get a bit nervous when we go anywhere without them but after being a part for four months I can’t say I blame them. Since their arrival they have been on many adventures…so, here is a glimpse of their life in New Zealand. Always on the … Continue reading Day 292 in New Zealand: Redd & Chloe’s Life in NZ
About 2.5 hours north of Christchurch is the coastal town of Kaikoura. In November of 2016, this area was hit by a 7.8 magnitude earthquake. In early December 2017, the highway to Kaikoura was open just in time for our road trip. This town has a long history in whaling and is a must see for whale watchers. On our trip, we took the day … Continue reading Day 288 in New Zealand: A Day Exploring Kaikoura
Road trip Part III…driving back up north. On the drive back to Christchurch we drove along the coast. Making a stop in the tiny town Ophir as well as some stops to take in the coastal views. The town of Ophir is tiny, in fact, you can capture the entire town in one photograph without even using panorama. While tiny this town does offer … Continue reading Day 275 in New Zealand: Road Trip to Otago Part III
It is a three day weekend here in Canterbury and we are making the most of it with a road trip to explore some more of the South Island. We drove down the center of the island making several stops along the way. First Stop: Lake Tekapo, our stop here was a brief one. We walked along the lake shore taking in the view. The … Continue reading Day 273 in New Zealand: Road Trip to Otago Part I
Today, we packed up our Honda Jazz and headed west to Arthur’s Pass. It was a beautiful sunny day perfect for a road trip. Arthur’s Pass offers many hiking and biking trails for all fitness levels. For me, it was all about the picturesque views. After walking on trails and taking about a million pictures, we stumbled upon the Wobbly Kea. This felt a bit … Continue reading Day 65 in New Zealand: Day Trip to Arthur’s Pass
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