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Smokin’ with my Weber.

In Motueka we had dinner at T.O.A.D Hall. I ordered the smoked pork burger. It was divine. So divine that I have been able to think of little else since I got back home. In the last month I have … Continue reading

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Birds.

Today wasn’t all about me and my gastronomical delights. This summer I have been supplying the bird life in my garden with a regular supply of fruit. Anything from bananas, mandarins, oranges, apples & pears. Anything that will stay on … Continue reading

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The Grammys 2014.

No one even mentioned Lord of the Rings yet at the Grammys 2014 the whole world was watching and they had all heard of New Zealand. There was a new Lorde on everyone’s lips. Lorde is defining a generation and … Continue reading

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Crazy Cat Lady.

“I love cats. I love every kind of cat. I just want to hug all them but I can’t. I can’t hug every cat. ” Those of you who are truly #CrazyCatLadies like me will recognise the quote above from … Continue reading

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NZSecretSanta 2013.

In 2013 I participated in a Twitter NZ event called NZ SecretSanta. It is exactly like a ‘normal’ secret santa, (a Christmas tradition in which members of a group or community are randomly assigned a person to whom they anonymously … Continue reading

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Heading home.

This morning is the beginning of the very last day of our motorcycle adventure of a lifetime. We woke up to a stunning day after a deluge during the night. The view from our accommodation was camera worthy and I … Continue reading

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Just add fun.

I’ve been working on a resolution for New Years but I’m running a bit behind. I try to think of something ever year that I can keep close to my heart and to my head and use as a measure, … Continue reading

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Farewell Spit.

Today we jumped on the bike and took a ride to Takaka to visit friends who are staying at a B&B there. They had a stunning location looking out over an inlet with a wrap around deck that was lined … Continue reading

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Motueka.

We drove through the rain to get to Motueka. Our wet weather gear was thoroughly put to the test. It passed with flying colours. Driving the Buller Gorge was exciting, the river looks like a chocolate milkshake with chocolate logs … Continue reading

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The Pancake Rocks of Punakaiki

Tonight we dine with an incredible view encompassing a long stretch of beach at Punakaiki. We are enjoying a bottle of Roaring Meg Pinot (Mt Difficulty) and lapping up the view. Roaring Meg being the river crossing that we stopped … Continue reading

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