Category: New Zealand
Bestest toy ever… and now its gone
I went to our local school fair yesterday and picked up a ball at the toy stall for $1. Got it, home, pumped it up and it lasted about 2 minutes before she killed it. But from the videos you can … Continue reading Bestest toy ever… and now its gone
Wordless Wednesday – Just stop!
Wordless Wednesday – Coffee with a legal opinion
This past week in photos – Central Otago road trip – New Zealand
This week I was lucky enough to be sent to Queenstown for work. I love this part of New Zealand, its beautiful and if it wasn’t for the brutal winters, I’d live there in a heartbeat. Dinner on Monday was … Continue reading This past week in photos – Central Otago road trip – New Zealand
On the hunt for decent takeaways – Staveley Fish Supply & Hamburger Bar
There are two phone numbers I remember from my childhood – my parents number and the number for the Staveley Fish Supply & Hamburger Bar … 342 7468. As a child, this was always our favourite place to get takeaways, … Continue reading On the hunt for decent takeaways – Staveley Fish Supply & Hamburger Bar
On the hunt for decent takeaways – Little India – Merivale
Ah Indian food, I have missed you! This afternoon we took the doglets to visit some friends, so got takeaways from Little India in Merivale on the way home. I used my iPhone to check their online menu and phoned the … Continue reading On the hunt for decent takeaways – Little India – Merivale
Leaks, cotton buds and crazy deceased grandparents
When we got back from our California trip on Wednesday, as I was putting the sunscreen back into the bathroom vanity unit, I found we had a slight leak and our small stash of cotton buds had got wet and ruined. … Continue reading Leaks, cotton buds and crazy deceased grandparents
Lakes District Museum – Arrowtown, New Zealand
When my flight home was cancelled due to weather the other week, I decided to stay through the weekend in Queenstown. I took the opportunity to visit the Lakes District Museum in Arrowtown. Arrowtown is about 20 minutes easy and … Continue reading Lakes District Museum – Arrowtown, New Zealand
Frankton dining – Queenstown, New Zealand
As I mentioned in my previous post, I’ve been staying at a workmate’s place at Lake Hayes Estate for the two weeks I was based in Queenstown. If you are familiar with area, Lake Hayes is out of town past … Continue reading Frankton dining – Queenstown, New Zealand
Its a tough job but someone has to do it – Queenstown, New Zealand
So I again get to spend a couple of weeks for work in beautiful Queenstown, New Zealand. Like I say, it’s a tough job but someone has to do it. So first up was my flight from Christchurch, we were … Continue reading Its a tough job but someone has to do it – Queenstown, New Zealand
LUMA – Southern Light Project – Queenstown, New Zealand
Since getting the chance a couple of years back to see Vivid Sydney I was excited to be able to see LUMA Southern Light Project in Queenstown this week. The Queenstown’s Winter Festival kicked off last weekend, and this is one of … Continue reading LUMA – Southern Light Project – Queenstown, New Zealand
On the hunt for decent takeaways – Hello Vietnam Restaurant – Riccarton
A freezing cold winter night, storms-a-comin’ … takeaways for dinner on the way back from a friend’s place. We decided to try the fairly recently opened Hello Vietnam Restaurant in Riccarton. If you know the area, its in the new group … Continue reading On the hunt for decent takeaways – Hello Vietnam Restaurant – Riccarton
On the hunt for decent takeaways – Chopsticks – Fendalton, Christchurch
Many years ago we lived in the suburb of Bryndwr and regularly visited Chopsticks a Chinese restaurant specialising in Chinese and Malaysian style food. It was always very popular and arrived just as more traditional ethnic foods were starting to … Continue reading On the hunt for decent takeaways – Chopsticks – Fendalton, Christchurch
Top 10 sweet treats to try in New Zealand
On of my favourite things to do when I’m travelling overseas is to take a trip to the supermarket and hunt down some treats to consume during my day, or even to bring home with me. When we did our … Continue reading Top 10 sweet treats to try in New Zealand
14 Weeks Worth of Socks 