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A Kiwi Feast: Indulging in Homemade Delights with Brancott and Devil’s Staircase Wines
A homemade buffet of steamed mussels; gourmet pasta with shrimps and squash; roasted pork belly; chicharon with the brothers' favorite wines, Brancot and Devil's Staircase. #ProsylovesNZ
Rainbows, Rain and Reverence: Finding Joy and Community in New Zealand
Can it get even more beautiful than this, to be greeted by the rainbow and light rain? Washing off the dust and grime just before walking? Gosh, if I can just transport all the lovely people in my life here, this would be my desired place to live in. Folks here are...
Stunning Orewa Beach: A Kiwi Paradise for Strolls, Sunsets, and Delicious Eats
A five mile long beach trail, and over 40 feet wide, might be more, a span of four car widths - so clean, free of litter, no kelp, just half shells. Mom and kid on a stroller go by, as a marathon runner. I did one mile today, while hubby did three miles today. We met...
15 Days in Aotearoa: A Journey Through New Zealand’s Breathtaking Landscapes and Heartwarming Hospitality
15 days of fun, playfulness, long driving, some in treacherous conditions of no light, zigzag, fog, mountainous roads, at times for me, three rosaries but three competent drivers, ages 80, 77, and 69yo got us back in Orewa in one piece. Thank you so much to my in-laws...
Scenic Drive Through New Zealand’s South Island: From Frozen Christchurch to Rainy Picton, with a Sour Stop at Caltex Kaikoura
The non-stop beauty of expansive acres of farms dotted with the serenity of feeding sheep, interrupted at times by cattle, and green verdant hills of evergreen pine trees. It makes you say, Thank you Lord for this beauty. Driving from freezing ChristChurch to rainy...
Serendipitous Encounters with Young Filipino Entrepreneurs in New Zealand
Would you believe after riding the tram traversing through 15 stations - we met several young, risk-taking Filipino entrepreneurs? First, at a gas station, we met a Filipino mechanic from General Santos in Mindanao who helped us. He sold us the battery and installed...
Filipino Entrepreneurs Thrive in Christchurch: A Serendipitous Encounter on the Tram
Would you believe after riding the tram traversing through 15 stations - we met several young, risk-taking Filipino entrepreneurs? First, at a gas station, we met a Filipino mechanic from General Santos in Mindanao who helped us. He sold us the battery and installed...
Seafood Feast with a View: Indulging in Fresh Catches at Cod’s and Crayfish in Kaikoura, New Zealandpen_sparktunesharemore_vert
Cod's and Crayfish in Kaikoura is a great place to eat huge crayfish, fresh cod, fresh grouper, scallops, oysters, mussels, and prawns. Behind us is snow covered mountains. This is a great coastline drive from Picton to ChristChurch, halfway. Picton became our home...
Filipino Entrepreneurs Thrive in New Zealand: A Tram Ride Through Culinary Delights and Heartwarming Encounters
Would you believe after riding the tram traversing through 15 stations - we met several young, risk-taking Filipino entrepreneurs? First, at a gas station, we met a Filipino mechanic from General Santos in Mindanao who helped us. He sold us the battery and installed...