Tag: Travel
George Street, Dunedin
This morning brought with it a sight that I had never seen in New Zealand: snow on cars. I woke up just before 6:30am. Joe was sleeping in the lounge of our hotel suite, and apparently got confused in his new surroundings. Chris got up with him first, as he was nearer the door, but… Read More George Street, Dunedin
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Dunners
I’m currently sitting on the couch of our hotel in Dunedin waaaay down in the South Island of New Zealand. Ah, Dunedin – the Edinburgh of Australasia. Yes, I said Edinburgh. As in Edinburgh, Scotland. As in nowhere near New Zealand. I’ll spare you the super long history lesson, but the name Dunedin is actually… Read More Dunners
Dunedin?
Alright, blog people – I need suggestions for things to do in Dunedin! Did you know that even though I live in New Zealand and even though my Google Maps is set for NZ settings, the first “Dunedin” that pops up when I do a search is “Dunedin, Florida”? I’m sure that it’s much warmer… Read More Dunedin?
Chris is Back!
Joe and I have been home alone for the past several days while Chris traveled to… Virginia! Yes, we were just in the States but Chris headed back over there for work-related travels. We really missed him! Having him gone made me realize a few things, probably the least-important of which was this: Chris is… Read More Chris is Back!
The South Island
I’d like to vacation here: Queenstown (image via) Fjordland National Park (image via) Fox National Glacier (image via) Arrowtown (image via) Dunedin (image via) Stewart Island (image via) Marlborough Wine Region (image via) Abel Tasman National Park (image via) In other words, I want to visit the South Island (of New Zealand)! Now, all I… Read More The South Island
St. Simons Island
For the next 2 weeks, the 3 of us will be hanging out at Chris’ childhood home in St. Simons Island, GA. At the moment, I’m currently seated at probably one of my favorite spots in the guest house: Overlooking the marsh on the downstairs porch I have a pork loin roast in the slow-cooker. … Read More St. Simons Island
Michigan, and now South Bend
Part of our reason for staying in the States so long is for Chris to do a bit of work at some different universities, the primary one being Notre Dame. He’s already been here and to Purdue in the 2 1/2 weeks we’ve been in the USA. South Bend is about 2.5 hours north of… Read More Michigan, and now South Bend
Trials and Travelations? Not with my Flying Pharmacy
I’m so excited! We leave for the States in less than 24 hours and Joe will be able to meet so many of our lovely family members and friends. Packing for such a long trip requires a good amount of planning. Anyone who examined my luggage would be able to tell a few things about… Read More Trials and Travelations? Not with my Flying Pharmacy
Bits and Blurbs
1. Joe and I visited a Playcentre this week: Playcentre is unique to NZ. It’s a type of childcare/preschool co-op run by parents. Rather than enrolling your child in preschool or perhaps daycare, you can do PC. PC is certainly not for everyone. The one that I visited meets 4 x a week for 2… Read More Bits and Blurbs
Nervous
We have about a month now before we head over to the States. To be honest, I’m a bit nervous about it. What will it be like? Will I experience some reverse culture shock? Will I drive my parents and in-laws crazy when we stay with them?! The answer to the last two questions is… Read More Nervous
SkyJump
Do you see that? I’m not referring to the Sky Tower. I’m referring to the other thing. Do you see it? No? Here – let me point it out to you: You still don’t see it?! Ugh. Fine – I’ll zoom in: Do you see it now?! That, my lovely readers, is a human being… Read More SkyJump
On Holiday
Hello, my lovely readers! I’ll be taking a bit of a blogging break for the next week while we are on holiday in Paihia and the Bay of Islands. I’m looking forward to exploring yet another area of New Zealand and spending time with my boys 🙂 In the meantime, you guys can amuse yourselves… Read More On Holiday
Hiking Rangitoto While Pregnant? No Problem.
Living in New Zealand and experiencing a warm Christmas has meant changing up our traditions. Instead of spending Christmas Eve day looking at snowfall and drinking hot cocoa, we decided to hike a volcano. Rangitoto is part of Auckland’s volcanic field and is some of “newest ground on earth”. It’s only about 600 or 700… Read More Hiking Rangitoto While Pregnant? No Problem.
Waiheke Island
Chris and I finally took our trip to Waiheke Island. Rather than making an overnight of it, we decided to just go for the day and save the extended trip for another time. We started out by walking to the Auckland Ferry Building. We purchased our tickets and waited for the ferry to arrive. We… Read More Waiheke Island
Australia!
Before we moved to New Zealand, I wrangled a promise out of Chris that he would take me to Australia. I even videotaped it so that he couldn’t renege, and I was very specific. And then I lost the video. Darn it. So, guess who’s going to Australia?! Not me 🙁 That would be my… Read More Australia!
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On Gas Station Bathrooms and Big Purses
You all know what I’m talking about – you have to use the bathroom, you’re in the middle of nowhere, and the only one available to you is this podunk gas station. You know that if you use that bathroom, you’re taking your life into your own hands. After traveling to Southern Indiana last week… Read More On Gas Station Bathrooms and Big Purses
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Back from Southern Indiana
I’m back from our little trip to Nashville, IN, and I’m so glad that we went. The weather was perfect – cool, sunny, hint of a breeze, and the slight smell of burning leaves in the air. Aaaah, Fall. We stayed at a Marriott hotel about 15 minutes east of Nashville, Indiana. We left our… Read More Back from Southern Indiana
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A Mini-Vacation to Southern Indiana
Hello my lovely readers! I hope that your weekend was fabulous 🙂 My weekend was too short, but it’s made up for by the fact that I’ve got something fun planned for this week. In-between work and class, we’ve decided to take a quick 2-day trip to beautiful Brown County, Indiana – specifically Nashville, Indiana… Read More A Mini-Vacation to Southern Indiana
Looking Back at France
Okay, so now that the dust has settled from all of our traveling, I wanted to take a few minutes to write about our little adventure. Chris and I got into Charles de Gaulle airport on Friday, March 7th about 9:30am Paris time. We met up with Chris’ mom, gramma, and sister & then headed… Read More Looking Back at France
