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New Zealand is a tourist-friendly country, at least the South Island seems to be very well set up to entertain visitors. From the moment we landed in Christchurch the people were hospitable, and seemed genuinely interested in our having a good time. I have never met a customs agent who asked me what I was going [... Final Notes on NZ] The Boulders at Moeraki One of the coolest things to see on the East Coast of New Zealand are the Moeraki Boulders. These are a sight not to miss. When we saw the sign, we took the turn and immediately had to decide if we wanted to go the tourist shop or the beach. We chose [... Marveling at the Moeraki Boulders] Pancake Rocks, Punakaiki As you travel through the country, the New Zealand government has provided funds to develop walking paths and informational signs for many of the more interesting coastal areas and geological features. The ones that we came across were well-signed, provided plenty of parking, had both paved and non-paved walking paths, and either had [... Enjoying a Flapjack Stroll] Franz Josef Glacier, New Zealand After a hard and chilly day of visiting the Franz Josef Glacier, warm up at the Blue Ice Restaurant in town. It has it all. There is a bar with a fast food and pizza menu on the top floor (Wednesday nights are Karaoke nights) and on the bottom floor an a [... The Blue Ice Restaurant – A Review] A Whitebait patty New Zealanders like fish and on the west coast one of their favorite types is called Whitebait. Whitebait is featured in many restaurants and cafes throughout the region. It’s not adult fish, because it is harvested in the November when it is still smelt. We had to try this local delicacy and once [... Fishing for Whitebait] Franz Josef Glacier Te Wahipounamu New Zealand 1 Out of 3 (It’s a Start!) UNESCO World Heritage Count As we drove south on the West Coast, one of the main areas we headed to was Westland National Park where Franz Josef and Fox Glaciers are located. These two sites are a must-see for many people who have not done [... Drive-through Majesty] Yet another post not for vegetarians! (What does this say about me? Am I too obsessed with meat?) Cute and tasty! Deer meat. In the U.S. we have a number of men who like to wake up early, put on some bright orange and camouflage clothing, load up their guns and head out to the woods where [... Look Who’s Coming to Dinner!] |
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