Forget hotels unless you want to go from city to city and New Zealand has way more to offer than its cities. Camping is the way to go. If you are two people the best way to explore New Zealand is in one of the many varieties of campervan we see scouring the country. You […]
So here we are in Christchurch and what do we end up doing? We ended up stayed with Noah and Kate, who still have no mains water. We have a pizza party, of course (Thanks to those who gave us money to do something special here). We then finish off with hairwraps.
We have been in Christchurch 3 times now. The first 2 times were about a week ago. Trying to find ways to help.
After a couple of initial trips into Christchurch we have gone out for some adventures in the South Island. We have seen lots and lots of sheep. We have discovered doc (Department of Conservation) campgrounds. Much cheaper than your normal campgrounds, a bit off the beaten track but worth it. We went to an observatory […]
We are now in the South Island of New Zealand. A man asked me and the kids if we are “refugees from Christchurch”. We said, “no”. “You look like you could be”. Makes you think, doesn’t it. Normal everyday people. People like us. People that look like us. Running away from homes that aren’t safe […]
We are not in Christchurch and are OK. We won’t be going to the South Island for a long time…. um….. tomorrow. Lots of people around here have been calling friends and families. Some rushed home taking the ferry and rental cars because planes are not going. Local stories of little old ladies crawling out […]
Just outside of Wellington now. We have come to a place called Ngatiawa. You know how we are borrowing David’s van in New Zealand? Well, he thought we would like their festival, “Passionfest” and the community here. He was spot on. We didn’t realize until we got here that this is the place Rachel and […]
On our way down south. Stopped off in Rotorua on the way. Rotorua has become a bit touristy. Lots of hotels and expensive games for spending your money. There are helicopter rides and transparent balls to crawl inside of and roll down the hill. We saw steam rising from small tree islands in the park […]
Been having a great time in New Zealand. Great to have Lizzy back with us and playing the saxophone for us. Even the neighbours, at Pat’s farm, were in rapt attention. Yes these are horses, staring for more than half an hour at Lizzy’s expert saxophone playing. Went to “the big dig” in Orewa. Apparently […]
Well, we made it to New Zealand. Still trying to figure out the whole internet thing. Will try to send this out at the library today. We now have a 7 seater van that has been loaned to us for the duration of our stay. I have heard about the New Zealand hospitality and generosity […]
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