He stares at me with his painted face, accompanied with contorted facial expressions that gives the impression it is he, not I, that is the one going through some sort of distressing episode. I am only grateful that the yelling and screaming he projects is spoken in Maori. In truth, the noises he makes are … Read more Mitai Maori Village – From Tourist to Tribe Leader
It has been a while since anything cultural was posted here. I thought it was about time that changed, and I shared a Mitai Maori Village experience we had way back in 2012. We were on our honeymoon. An amazing adventure travelling around both of the New Zealand Island, North and South. We spent a … Read more Mitai Maori Village New Zealand – When I was Chief
Our New Zealand Road Trip to Franz Josef Glaciers continues, and this is not something anyone really would want to say, but it is with a heavy heart and great sadness that I have to share with you……Suzanne’s nails have started to fall off. 14th Jan. Day 14. KM’s today = 223 KM’s this trip … Read more NZ2012 – 14th Jan – Franz Josef Glaciers…to visit or not to visit
New Zealand Road Trip – Punakaiki Pancake Rocks is our next destination today. This is the mileage we have done today: 13th Jan. Day 13. KM’s today = 187 KM’s this trip = 1,950 Rain again. We’re getting used to this now….unfortunately. Checked out by 10am, headed into Nelson town for brekkie and a quick … Read more NZ2012 – 13th Jan – Pancakes for Breakfast, Blowholes for Lunch
New Zealand Road Trip – Nelson and Abel Tasman 12th Jan. Day 12….. KM’s today = 131. KM’s this trip = 1,763. After a frustrating Day 11, we were looking forward to a more relaxing day today, combining a gentle cruise, a 2k walk, and loads of sun. Alas, we woke at 6.30 to find … Read more NZ2012 – 12th Jan – Nelson & Abel Tasman
11th Jan. Day 11. New Zealand Road Trip North to South Island Suzanne writing this post – Woo Hoo!!! Finally made it to Nelson after a very long and frustrating day (see the previous post). Actually departed from Wellington 15 minutes early and arrived into Picton on the South Island at 9.15pm. Spent most of the … Read more NZ2012 – 11th Jan – The South Island at last!!