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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
In February we had our first visitor in New Zealand and I spent two weeks playing tour guide. My friend Rhonda flew over from the East Coast and I met her up in Auckland. We spent two weeks driving down making it all the way to Queenstown. My 360th day in New Zealand was spent on Waiheke Island. A quick 40-minute ferry ride from Downtown … Continue reading Day 360 in New Zealand: Waiheke Island
Back to Waipara Valley. If you recall on our 17th day in New Zealand we made our first trip out to Waipara Valley wine region. There are 31 wineries in this region and yes my goal is to visit them all. At about three wineries per visit, it is going to take a few trips. It’s a tough job but someone has to do it! … Continue reading Day 66 in New Zealand: Another Visit to Waipara
Visiting the village of Saint Emilion in a great way to break up the day in between visiting wineries. The hilly cobblestone streets provide a good walk to burn off all that wine. There are neat little shops, cafes, and historic buildings. You can also stop in at the tourist office to learn about the various guided tours of the village. Here are some pictures … Continue reading The Village of Saint Emilion
Biking is one of my favorite ways to tour but I must warn you that Saint Emilion is rather hilly so keep that in mind if you are considering a biking tour. I booked the tour through Bordo Vino Wine Tours and opted for the small group option, which ended up being a group of eight. The tour guide Clara was friendly and knowledgeable about … Continue reading Biking Through Saint Emilion
Of course, the main attraction in Bordeaux is wine. There is something like 60 appellations in Bordeaux and each appellation has its own rules for growing grapes and producing wine. I will attempt to get some grasp of these rules but from what I am told…it is complicated. In the week I am here I will visit two main regions. There are six grape varieties grown … Continue reading Exploring Bordeaux
After an amazing week in Paris I finally had an opportunity to sort through the pictures and review my notes to highlight some of my favorites from the trip. Check out my favorites from the trip. The Stay In Paris as is the case in most large cities space is a precious commodity. So, expect hotel rooms to be small which, if you are a … Continue reading A Week In Paris
Good wine in North Carolina? As a self admitted wine snob I too was skeptical. Since relocating to the state 7 years ago I was surprised to learn of several vineyards in the western part of the state. After learning of these vineyards I thought, sure they can grow grapes but can they make good wine? I was pleased to discover some great wines are … Continue reading Good Wine in North Carolina?
Located on the South Island of New Zealand, the Central Otago wine region is known for their Pinot Noirs. The region has been growing wine since the 1800s and houses a collection of vineyards that produce small batches of quality wine. The vineyards are surrounded by beautiful scenery and touring the wineries provides ample opportunities to enjoy the magnificent views while experiencing some amazing wines. On my … Continue reading Wine Tasting in Central Otago, NZ
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