Settling in to NZ
23 de dezembro de 2019, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We landed at 12:20am and got picked up from the airport, went home, and immediately went to bed. During the day, we went to visit Mike’s mum and had some afternoon tea. After a nap and some cups ofLeia mais
Making the Rounds
23 de dezembro de 2019, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We got up nice and early to go to the bank and then bought some Christmas pressies. We had to hurry home to go back to the airport to pick up the car. On the way back to the house we planned onLeia mais
Santa Photos and Last Minute Presents
24 de dezembro de 2019, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
I got up early (9am) so that we could head to the mall for a haircut and Santa photos. 🎅🏻 We didn’t get out of the house until eleven. I went shopping at Farmer’s to help Santa give theLeia mais
Merry Christmas Day
25 de dezembro de 2019, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌧 12 °C
We woke up about 8:30, had a bit of breakfast, and had a big long wait until 11am when everyone arrived at the house and we could FINALLY open presents. I gifted M a kindle and some undies (the undiesLeia mais
Taieri Mouth
26 de dezembro de 2019, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
After getting out of bed at 10am and waiting for M to get ready for 3 hours; we headed to Taieri Mouth to visit Mike’s mum. We stopped at a “Night ‘n’ Day” for a coffee. When I found $5 inLeia mais
Visiting Cousins
27 de dezembro de 2019, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 17 °C
After getting organised slowly, we drove back to Dunedin to run some errands and visit the cousins and first cousins once removed. Next we went to the shopping mall and Mike bought a shirt and hat andLeia mais
HP and Bday Dinner
28 de dezembro de 2019, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌬 12 °C
We woke up late again, showered, and lounged around the Crib at Taieri Mouth again. This time watching Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets. I slept through most of it. We then drove back toLeia mais
Roadtripping
29 de dezembro de 2019, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 16 °C
Today was awesome. After getting up way too late we left Dunedin. On the way out we visited Mike’s Aunt and Uncle for a cup of tea. Mike’s Uncle is a taxidermist and we got see his workshop. WeLeia mais
Eucher
30 de dezembro de 2019, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We woke up and had breakfast made for us. They also had a real coffee machine and made my flat white with unpasteurized milk from the neighbours dairy farm. It was so tasty and I drank way too much ofLeia mais
NYE
31 de dezembro de 2019, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
I woke up with a sensitive tummy and regrettably had to pass on the amazing coffee. After some toast and lounging, we drove to Bluff est. 1824, the oldest town in New Zealand. It was used as a baseLeia mais
NYD
1 de janeiro de 2020, Nova Zelândia ⋅ 🌧 17 °C
Everyone slept in until about 11am in Riverton. We had some toast and tea for breakfast before heading off. It was a rainy three hour drive back to Dunedin. Mike’s Dad’s wife kindly fed us dinner.Leia mais
Attack of the Butterflies
2 de janeiro de 2020, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 13 °C
After getting out of bed at 11am and having some breakfast, we went to the Otago Museum. We didn’t really spend any time in the traditional museum but spent close to an hour in the Tropical ForestLeia mais
Little Blue Penguins
3 de janeiro de 2020, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 16 °C
Before we left Dunedin we spent time with family and then began the drive to Oamaru. On the way, we stopped at Moeraki, known for their boulders. Once we made it to Oamaru, our “house mum, Agra”Leia mais
Riverstone Kitchen
4 de janeiro de 2020, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 14 °C
We were still in our room when Agra yelled through the door “Mike! It’s 9:20 and at 10 you’ll be somebody I used to know.” We were ready to head off at just about 10am but I had to ask aboutLeia mais
Hanmer Springs Hot Pools
5 de janeiro de 2020, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☁️ 15 °C
We set our alarm for earlier but didn’t get out of bed until 11am. We got brunch with our friends and then did some afternoon shopping. We didn’t buy much but it was nice to cruise around. After aLeia mais
Another BBQ
6 de janeiro de 2020, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ☀️ 19 °C
We woke up, got packed, and drove to Christchurch. We stayed at our friends house who were still in Hanmer. We had a nap (of course) and then went to the shopping mall for some gifts and theLeia mais
See you later NZ!
7 de janeiro de 2020, Nova Zelândia ⋅ ⛅ 15 °C
We got out of bed at 10:30am and scrambled to get the rental car returned by 12pm. We were silly and booked to return the car at 12pm even though our flight wasn’t until after 6pm. So, we spent mostLeia mais













































