Kiwis and Fairy Bread

We interrupt this chronicle of our travels to ask a few unusual questions we have about New Zealand. As we come across the answers, we will follow up. If you happen to know the answer, please reply in the comment section! #1: Why do all the coffee shops close between 2 and 3pm? #2: What is a Lolly Slice? #3: Will the moon appear upside down? #4: What is the popular ice cream flavor known as Roley Poley? #5: What do New Zealanders see as the major difference between themselves and Australians? #6: Why do so many place names start… Read more

20 December 2023 So with good byes to the little kiddies at Momorangi, and wishes of bigger fish to be caught, we started our journey to Able Tasman National Park, a popular destination on the north west section of the island. Halfway there we stopped in the city of Nelson. We parked at a Countdown supermarket, picked up some groceries and asked a kind customer and cashier some of “Burning Questions “ (see the answers in a post later today). Then we headed downtown in search of a birthday coffee. What a cute shopping and dining area! We settled into… Read more