Fleurs Place
February 12, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
The famed Fleurs Place in Moeraki. We had actually never heard of it before this morning when the NZ/Swede couple advised us it is a great meal. We called to book in and were given a table as long asRead more
Katiki
February 12, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We were sent here by the holiday park for the possibility of seeing yellow eyed penguins. We only had an hour until they closed up the reserve so we rushed over and had a little evening hike. We didRead more
Moeraki Boulders
February 12, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
A really unique beach - these boulders formed due to sediment and are just...here. This was our end to the evening hike and just kind of neat to see.
Moeraki Boulders Holiday Park
February 12, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
Checked in to our last holiday park! Not huge campsites nor any privacy, but this park had a huge greenspace for kids to play without worrying about cars and that made my day.
Hampden Beach
February 13, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Morning coffee and picnic on the beach and playground just behind the holiday park. In theory we could walk from this beach to the Moeraki Boulders but because the tides were so high it was prohibitedRead more
Oamaru Victorian Precinct
February 13, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 17 °C
Back again! We visited some cute shops and took in the steam punk playground. This is just a really neat area in general and we found a cafe that had a playground indoors so that was also appreciated.
Steampunk Playground
February 13, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Scott's Brewing
February 13, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Giant brewery with tons for kids to do and fantastic staff. We were lucky to get in before it got busy and had a snack with the intention of driving straight through to Christchurch once we were backRead more
Temuka Domain
February 13, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
We did not make it and Miss Florence needed a break from the car. We found this random green space and went for a long walk through a rose garden.
The Laboratory
February 13, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
Still unable to make the rest of the drive with a sick of travelling Florence and facing rush hour traffic into the city we stopped at this really neat brewery/restaurant. Food was good, Florence'sRead more
Christchurch Airbnb
February 13, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
This was the most wonderful find. A sweet, private sleep out with tons of space, tons of light and windows and a beautiful backyard and spa. John and Marianne were exceedingly kind and welcoming andRead more
Flight to Melbourne
February 15, 2020 in New Zealand ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
First flight of the day.
Up at 3:10 a.m. on Feb 15. In the taxi by 3:40, airport by 3:59.
It took us nearly an hour just to check in, Air New Zealand has automated the whole process to the point thatRead more
Melbourne Airport
February 15, 2020 in Australia ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Saturday morning take #2! It is grey and rainy in Melbourne but the airport is hot and humid. We found a play area for Miss Florence and Jason went in search of coffee. We have a 3 hour layover hereRead more
SFO
February 15, 2020 in the United States ⋅ ☀️ 8 °C
This awesome airport had an outdoor terrace so Florence and I could watch airplanes. Which was very welcome after 3 hours to get through customs and recheck our bags.
Flight to TO
February 15, 2020 in Canada ⋅ ⛅ -4 °C
Jason and Florence slept great and I got some quality downtime.
Flight to San Fran
February 16, 2020, South Pacific Ocean ⋅ 🌧 29 °C
Hard hard hard. Florence did sleep but Jason did not and even my sleep was broken up and uncomfortable.
