Seeing Manuel again
18 Mart 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 19 °C
We met Manuel in Auckland. We were staying in the same hostel and had some good times together. When we saw on social media that we were both in the same region we immediately decided to meet upOkumaya devam et
Minigolf Christchurch
22 Mart 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
The day after meeting Manuel we planned on driving to our next travel destination, the Nelson Lakes. Unfortunately the van broke down on our way. We had to be towed and were told that our van isn'tOkumaya devam et
Christchurch I
22 Mart 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 24 °C
We spent the day roaming around Christchurch. We went to see the 185 empty chairs (an unofficial earthquake memorial), the cardboard church, looots of street art, the remembrance bridge, the officialOkumaya devam et
Kaikoura Beach
23 Mart 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
After having bought a new van in Christchurch we made our way back to Nelson. On the way we stopped in Kaikoura, and took a walk on the beach where we saw a whale breach (really far away 😂) andOkumaya devam et
Faith In Humanity Restored
24 Mart 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
When we were in Christchurch the Government announced that we had 48 hours until the whole country would be in alert level 4 (lockdown). We needed to return to Nelson as our old, broken van was storedOkumaya devam et
The Restore Balance Retreat
26 Mart 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☁️ 18 °C
During lockdown we wanted to be in the countryside. That's why Isi contacted many hosts on the wwoofing website. Nicky from the Restore Balance Retreat in the Motueka Valley got back to us and saidOkumaya devam et
Wwoofing
30 Mart 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Until now the work on the property included looking after the 5 chooks and making the chicken coop prettier, weeding in the vegetable garden, picking fruits and vegetables, pruning the tomato plants,Okumaya devam et
Ross' Hill
2 Nisan 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
For a change of scenery we hiked up a hill right next to Nicky's place. Up top we got a really good view over the Motueka Valley 🌳
Life in a Bubble
8 Nisan 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ 🌙 14 °C
Just a couple of pictures of everyday life in our bubble. The first pictures is from Isi's very first try of Apfel-Hefeteig-Schnecken 🍎🐌
Motueka River
13 Nisan 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 12 °C
We're really lucky to be living directly next to a beatiful river during these times. It's perfect to go for a walk and relax by the river after work.
Walnut Picking
18 Nisan 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
We helped the neighbours picking walnuts from their walnut trees. We got to keep a big bucket of yummy walnuts in return 🌰
Pizza Party
28 Nisan 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 17 °C
It was Nicky's 3 year-anniversary of living on the yoga retreat so we had to have a party. It was the perfect opportunity to finally use the pizza oven Jake and Joe had built. We had a great timeOkumaya devam et
Mount Arthur
9 Mayıs 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Together with our bubble we went for a hike in the Kahurangi National Park. We didn't go all the way to the summit of Mount Arthur but got a pretty good view over the National Park anyway.
Goodbye Bubble
14 Mayıs 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 16 °C
Last couple of pictures of our Woodstock Bubble. During the last couple of days Jake and Philipp finished their Trail (T-19) in the forest and Jake helped Isi build a bench in her outside chillOkumaya devam et
Lake Rotoiti
16 Mayıs 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
After leaving Woodstock we went to see our friends Lynley and Josh in Nelson because we promised them a curry and games night for helping us out before the lockdown. We stayed two nights. On ourOkumaya devam et
Cape Foulwind
17 Mayıs 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
After spending the night in Westport we went for a walk on the Cape Foulwing Coastal Walkway. It was really pretty with lots of viewpoints, seals and a lighthouse. It reminded us a lot of Cornwall.
Truman Track
17 Mayıs 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
After Westport we drove towards Punakaiki and walked the Truman Track, an easy track to a beautiful beach with intresting cliff formations.
Punakaiki Cavern
17 Mayıs 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 15 °C
Quick stop to explore a cave. We think Gimli was here before us.
Pancake Rocks
17 Mayıs 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
In Punakaiki we went to Dolomite Point, which is better known as Pancake Rocks. Apparently these rocks were formed by a process called stylobedding but scientist are still not quite sure about all theOkumaya devam et
Hokitika
18 Mayıs 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
A couple of pictures from Hokitika including Sunset Point. We also bought our first after lockdown takeaway coffee here which was a real nice treat ☕
Hokitika Gorge
18 Mayıs 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 12 °C
Before walking through the gorge we got chatting to a nice lady. Our original plan was to drive through Arthur's Pass to the east coast but after talking to her we decided to change our plans andOkumaya devam et
Ross
18 Mayıs 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
Meet Jack the Alpaca. There was a don't touch sign on the fence but the owners were right there and allowed us to pet him. He was really fluffy 😍
Franz Josef Glacier
19 Mayıs 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
The ice of Franz Josef Glacier once reached from the mountains right to the sea. Following a gradual retreat the glacier is now only accessible by helicopter. As we didn't want to do a heli-hikeOkumaya devam et
Lake Matheson
19 Mayıs 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 14 °C
Lake Matheson is also called The Mirror Lake and I guess you can see why. We were really lucky to have seen the lake on a clear and windstill day. The two snowy mountains in the pictures are MountOkumaya devam et
Fox Glacier
19 Mayıs 2020, Yeni Zelanda ⋅ ☀️ 11 °C
Quick walk to see the Fox Glacier. Couldn't see much of the glacier as it's receded so much (thanks to global warming) and because it's also smaller than the Franz Josef Glacier.
Jake did find a newOkumaya devam et