Taco night #2
August 4, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 54 °F
We’ve been missing mexican food and decided to make some carnitas 🌮 🐖 🥑 for our AirBnb host, Ross.
A day around ChCh
August 7, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
Started at the Adventure park for a lift to the top to check out the view. Back to home base for some duck fried rice. Then to She Chocolate for the best, most indulgent hot chocolate of our life.
Lyttlton Farmers Market
August 8, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 48 °F
Date night in Christchurch
August 8, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 46 °F
Thanks to Biddy (Felix’s Mom) for having X over for pizza and a movie
Mt Hutt Skiing week 1
August 14, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 39 °F
Had so much fun skiing ⛷ and meeting our new friend Alan!
Rakaia Gorge Walk
August 15, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 55 °F
Beautiful hike! Met a lovely family ( Claire, Hayden, George, Dominic, Stella)
Topp Country Cafe
August 16, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 37 °F
A Dame good cafe!
We only ate out a handful of times in Methven, so it was a treat when we did. This place was delicious each time we went.
Another week on Mt. Hutt ⛷
August 17, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 41 °F
Washpen Falls Part 1/2
August 19, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 55 °F
Gorgeous walk on a private farm
Washpen falls Part 2/2
August 19, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
Snow Denn Lodge
August 23, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 45 °F
Our home for 4 weeks in Methven. It was amazing meeting new people and other travelers. This place is owned by the sweetest couple, Tim and Laura.
At Violinos
August 23, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 54 °F
A concert violinist turned her farm into a music wonderland
Mt Hutt Week 3
August 26, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 28 °F
Beautiful week up on the mountain 🏔. We loved driving up with our new friends Mathilde 🇩🇰 and Matt 🏴 ! We were also lucky enough to get a storm that brought 8Read more
Mt Sunday track
August 29, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 50 °F
Windy hike to the top of the smallest mountain ⛰ in the World 😆. Beautiful sites to see and a Lord of the rings movie location.
Fun in Methven!
August 31, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 63 °F
We had a fantastic time hanging out it in this little mountain town for 4 weeks. X loved riding his bike at the park and checking out all the flowers 💐.
Lake Heron
August 31, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 48 °F
A windy 🌬 day on the lake
Castle Hill
September 1, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 34 °F
Mt Hutt was closed so we decided to go on a road trip with Mathilde and Matt to see some big rocks on a snowy day ⛄️ .
World Famous Sheffield Pies
September 1, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ 🌧 36 °F
What a great way to end a snowy day with some delicious pies 🥧. Some would argue that these are better than the Fairlie Pies but Fairlie is still #1 in my book (Elena).
Mt Hutt week 4
September 4, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 43 °F
Another week and another snow storm of 37cm ❄️ 🎿🤘.
Godley Head/Awaroa
September 8, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 52 °F
Hiked to beautiful viewpoint of the ocean, home to WWII observation bunkers. Passed a glider port on the way 🪂 . Also, it’s lambing 🐑 season.
Our weekend stay in Cass Bay
September 12, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 41 °F
We loved staying at this AirBnb in the little Harbour town. It was only 5 minutes away from the Lyttelton market.
Orton Bradley Park
September 12, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 55 °F
This park was lovely. We’d love to come back and camp here. Xavier had pollen all over his face after this outing.
Ohinetahi Garden
September 13, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
Beautiful garden property
Diamond Harbour
September 14, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 63 °F
A fun boat excursion across the Harbour, complete with a sweet little hike. It reminded us a lot of Big Sur.

















































































































































































































































































