Kiwis and Fairy Bread

11 December 2023 We’re flying non stop from New York to New Zealand. How is that even possible? Air travel still amazes me. We’ve flown cross the Atlantic to and from England, and I am still in awe each time. But going to the other side of the world? That’s on a whole other level. The first issue is eating. Airplane food is meh at best, and with my many food allergies, I won’t touch most of it. (because who wants to have an allergic reaction on a plane?!). Mike will fair better, of course. In our bags we will… Read more

10 December 2023 Scenery. Stunning scenery. Mountains, glaciers, lush valleys, rain forests, lakes, rivers and seas. A night sky densely packed with stars we’ve never seen before. Long December days and the summer solstice. The Hobbiton Movie Set. Kayaking in Milford Sound. Spending Christmas with the locals. Soaking in hot mineral pools. The ferry trip across Cook’s Straight. Learning to pronounce words in the Māori language. Spotting native birds like kiwis and keas. Eating fairy bread! Our little campervan and making it feel like a home. The two of us together. Read more