Kaikoura

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We drove towards Kaikoura which is a beautiful drive by the coastKaioura (1) As recommended by Ian, we look for a restaurant serving crayfish in town – but there was noneKaioura (2) We saw this painting on the wall of one of the restaurants and it was a sign! 🙂Kaioura (3) James had been insisting we go to Nin’s Bin Kaioura (31) And so we did!  Thanks to my hubby we found crayfish in Kaikoura – Nin’s Bin Crayfish shack! Nin was a lady and lived in the small red shack! Nin’s bin started in 1977 and now owned by the nephew #kaikoura #crayfish #ninsbin #newzealand #H2HNewZealand2016Kaioura (29) They call it a caravan 🙂Kaioura (9) A caravan that accepts credit cards! 🙂Kaioura (10) Kaioura (30) Kaioura (15) Kaioura (16)Simple menu
Kaioura (11) with a small kitchenKaioura (12) Kaioura (7) Kaioura (6) Kaioura (8)  Crayfish is expensive in New Zealand because of the demand. They are being exported to Japan. If you can look closer at the photo the price is written on each piece and these range from $60-109 per piece! We passed by Kaikoura on the way to our final destination. Kaikoura means eat crayfish or delicious crayfish. So we made sure we had crayfish.Kaioura (13) Kaioura (17) Kaioura (21) They call the yellow part – the Mustard which they use it like a sauce.  We call it ALIGUI or TABA! haha!!Kaioura (18) Kaioura (20) Kaioura (14) Kaioura (22) Kaioura (28)  Our eating adventure today was by a picnic table at Nic’s Bin with our van behind us to block the sun by the Kaikoura Coast facing the Pacific Ocean eating muscles, crayfish and beer battered chips with our hands! It’s the most expensive shack meal ever :-O  but anyway the hubby treated since he’s celebrating his birthday
Kaioura (23) Kaioura (19) Kaioura (4) Kaioura (5) Kaioura (24) Kaioura (25) Kaioura (27)  One of the best celebrations ever for one of the most generous and kindest persons ever – I am so lucky and blessedKaioura (26)

Christchurch New Zealand

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 It will take 20 to 100 years to rebuild the city of Christchurch after the Feb 22, 2011 earthquake. There is a lot of construction going on but still a lot of empty spaces.

Christchurch New Zealand (1)Christchurch NZ trip Christchurch nz itineraryThis buildings is doing Base isolation where the base is separated from the building by using technology that is the same as springs/ airbags on a truck to protect it from future earthquakes. There are around 15,000 earthquakes in New Zealand a year since its part of the Pacific Ring fire. Around 100-150 are actually felt

Christchurch New Zealand (3) Christchurch New Zealand (2) Christchurch New Zealand (4) Christchurch New Zealand (5) Christchurch New Zealand (6) Christchurch New Zealand (7) Christchurch New Zealand (8)  Lots of beautiful street art in walls of buildings in Christchurch. After the earthquake there were many walls that were exposed when some buildings fell hence the artworkChristchurch New Zealand (9) Christchurch New Zealand (10) Christchurch New Zealand (11)  185 Chairs Monument at Christchurch in memory of the 185 people that died during the 2011 earthquake. There are all kinds of chairs -Wheelchair, babies chair, office chair, stools and some have flowers on them #chairmonument #chairs #christchurchearthquake #christchurchnz #newzealand #H2HNewZealand2016Christchurch New Zealand (12) Christchurch New Zealand (13) Christchurch New Zealand (15)Christchurch New Zealand (14) Christchurch New Zealand (16) Christchurch New Zealand (17) Christchurch New Zealand (18) Christchurch New Zealand (19) Leaving Christchurch and still unending sceneryChristchurch New Zealand (20) Christchurch New Zealand (21) Christchurch New Zealand (22) Christchurch New Zealand (23) Christchurch New Zealand (24) Christchurch New Zealand (25)  On the way to our next destination from Christchurch – many tree farms Christchurch New Zealand (26) Christchurch New Zealand (27) KaleChristchurch New Zealand (28) Christchurch New Zealand (29) Christchurch New Zealand (30) Christchurch New Zealand (31) Love sheep scenes 🙂Christchurch New Zealand (32) and cows 🙂Christchurch New Zealand (33) Christchurch New Zealand (34) Christchurch New Zealand Christchurch New Zealand (35) Christchurch New Zealand (36) Christchurch New Zealand (37) Christchurch New Zealand (38) Christchurch New Zealand (39)

Re Start Mall Christchurch

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 Re:Start, Christchurch’s most innovative and diverse shopping experience with a wonderful selection of boutique retailers, banks, food carts, and great coffee all inside beautiful bright shipping containers. Following the earthquake, Christchurch had to rebuild and this is a start #restartmall #shoppingmall #christchurchnz #containermall #newzealand #H2HNewZealand2016Re Start Mall Christchurch (1)  Pod Oasis at the ReStart mall in Christchurch. It was originally used at Ellerslie International Flower Show in Hagley Park and after de-construction there, moved it to the Restart mall to be enjoyed by the public. It’s part of the transitional gardens of Greening the Rubble’s purpose to create responsive spaces and To promote wellbeing and biodiversityRe Start Mall Christchurch (23) Re Start Mall Christchurch (2) Re Start Mall Christchurch (5) Re Start Mall Christchurch (3) Re Start Mall Christchurch (7) Re Start Mall Christchurch (8) Re Start Mall Christchurch (9) Re Start Mall Christchurch (4) Re Start Mall Christchurch (6) Re Start Mall Christchurch (13) Re Start Mall Christchurch (12) Re Start Mall Christchurch (14) Re Start Mall Christchurch (15) Re Start Mall Christchurch (18) Re Start Mall Christchurch (19) Re Start Mall Christchurch (11) Re Start Mall Christchurch (17) Re Start Mall Christchurch (16) Re Start Mall Christchurch (21) Re Start Mall Christchurch (20) Re Start Mall Christchurch (22) Re Start Mall Christchurch (10)

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Restart - providing Christchurch a range of quality retailers located in a cool funky city environment. For an experience like no other - Re:START

Restart – providing Christchurch a range of quality retailers located in a cool funky city environment. For an experience like no other – Re:START

Pescatore at the George

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We had dinner at Pescatore on the 2nd floor of our hotel

Previous entry:  The George  May 8, 2016
Pescatore at the George (26)  The entrance of Pescatore at the George – Chandelier, leather quilted doors and cozy couchPescatore at the George (28) Pescatore at the George (27) Bread platePescatore at the George (6)  Fun gastronomic experiences – smoke, Fig spray, noodles coming out of an injection and cracked white chocolate dome Pescatore at the George (2) Pescatore at the George (5) Pescatore at the George (7) Pescatore at the George (8) Pescatore at the George (9) Pescatore at the George (10) Pescatore at the George (11) Pescatore at the George (13) Pescatore at the George (16) Pescatore at the George (12) Pescatore at the George (17) Pescatore at the George (18) Pescatore at the George (19) Pescatore at the George (21) Or you can just have ala carte – the Decisions menuPescatore at the George (3) Pescatore at the George (14) Pescatore at the George (15) Pescatore at the George (4) Pescatore at the George (20)  The most popular dessert at Pescatore – Apple Tart Pescatore at the George (22) Piscatory at the George (23)  Petit Fours at Pescatore ( The George) edible Businesscard made out of Sugar paper and olive oil , Hibiscus, Basil and mascarpone , Soba noodle and cafe lime , Bee pollen glass #pescatore #thegeorge #christchurchnz #newzealand #H2HNewZealand2016Pescatore at the George (24) Pescatore at the George (25)

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Pescatore - The George

The George Christchurch

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Our home for one night ( which it were more) at the George. The residence suite which has 3 floors, 3 rooms, 2 dining rooms, 2 living rooms and its own private garden  #thegeorge #christchurchnz #newzealand #H2HNewZealand2016

Hallway leading to the residenceThe George (1)  Leading to our residence, in the outdoor terrace is a wall with different designs of plates!The George (34) The George (8) The George (9) The George (13) The George (10) The George (27) The George (28) The George (25) Guest bathroom on the ground floorThe George (30) The George (31) The George (32)  Different designs of WallpaperThe George (33) Dining roomThe George (11) The George (26) The George (12) Second floor living room and dining roomThe George (14) Javier stayed here in the living room.  The advantage of traveling in a group – staying in the residence suite of the George Hotel in Chrustchurch which has 3 bedrooms plus 1 extra bed in the 2nd floor living room.  The George (19) Everything is electronicThe George (15) The George (16) The George (18) The George (17) The George (20) The George (21) Attic – our room The George (22)The George (23)Each room gets a George Teddy bear  The George (29) The George (24) Breakfast The George (3) The George (6) The George (7) The George (5) The George (2) The George (4)

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The George, an award winning luxury boutique hotel - the essence of supreme comfort. Renowned for offering a personalised stay and attentive staff.

The George, an award winning luxury boutique hotel – the essence of supreme comfort. Renowned for offering a personalised stay and attentive staff.

TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail

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We have seen New Zealand from many different ways- Planes, helicopters, bus, car, boat and now train!  It’s beautiful everywhere.  Nature at it’s best!  Untouched and just magical                  TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (1)  Scenes from the #tranzalpine from Greymouth to Christchurch TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (29) TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (30) TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (31) TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (32) TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (33)  There’s a viewing deck at the back of the #tranzalpine so you can take photos and videos without the glass windows. The views on the left side are better than the right so make sure you get a C and/or D seat #nzbytrain #newzealand #H2HNewZealand2016TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (34) TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (40) TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (42) TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (2) TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (3)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (4)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (5)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (6)BraidTranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (7)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (8)food on the train 🙂TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (9)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (10)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (11)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (12)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (13)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (14)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (15)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (16)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (17)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (18)Front of the train turning on the bridgeTranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (19)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (20)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (21)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (22)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (23)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (24)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (25)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (26)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (27)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (28)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (35)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (36)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (37)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (38)TranzAlpine on the Kiwi Rail (39)

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Monteith’s Brewery

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Ian took us to this brewery before boarding to our next destinationMonteith's Brewery (1) Monteith's Brewery (3) For a non beer drinker like me, I don’t mind beer on food!! 🙂  So I enjoyed it here!!! We had our lunch Monteith's Brewery (2) Monteith's Brewery (35) Monteith's Brewery (13) Monteith's Brewery (36) Monteith's Brewery (37) Monteith's Brewery (4) Monteith's Brewery (5) Monteith's Brewery (6) Monteith's Brewery (7) Monteith's Brewery (8) Monteith's Brewery (9) Monteith's Brewery (10) Monteith's Brewery (11) Monteith's Brewery (27) Monteith's Brewery (12) Monteith's Brewery (17) Monteith's Brewery (18) Monteith's Brewery (19) Monteith's Brewery (20) Monteith's Brewery (21) Monteith's Brewery (14)  wish we could order all! 🙂  Monteith's Brewery (16) Antipasto platterMonteith's Brewery (22) Soup of the Day- Mushroom soupMonteith's Brewery (25)  Beer battered fries – YUM!!!Monteith's Brewery (26)  West Coast Beer battered turbot bitesMonteith's Brewery (28) YUM!!!Monteith's Brewery (29) Monteith's Brewery (30) Monteith's Brewery (31) Cute catsup holder 🙂Monteith's Brewery (32) Monteith's Brewery (15) Monteith’s Famous Sticky Sweet Baby Back RibsMonteith's Brewery (23) Havelock Green Lipped MusselsMonteith's Brewery (24) Outdoor seatingMonteith's Brewery (33) What to do with wooden pallets 🙂  Monteith's Brewery (34)

Latest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi

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 Launched last May 1 at @ramennagimanila – the latest Summer Dishes from Japan: Tsukemen and Tonkatsu-men #tonkatsumenramen #tsukemen #ramennagimanila #ramenLatest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi (6) Latest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi (5)  Tonkatsu-men at @ramennagimanila starting May 1, Sunday. Cold noodles topped with tonkatsu dipped in a sweet broth with tomatoes Latest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi (4) Broth of the TsukemenLatest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi (3) Spanky and I shared the Green King which is my favourite 🙂Latest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi (1) Latest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi (2) Interesting 🙂  I’m looking for the cheddar cheese!! 🙂  Latest Summer Dishes at Ramen Nagi (7)

Franz Josef Glacier

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We were supposed to trek up to Franz Josef Glacier.  This was the view from below.  There is a sign below explaining the trek.  It would take 30 minutes to an hour to walk and it will depend on the weather conditions.  It was drizzling a bit
Franz Josef Glacier (6) Franz Josef Glacier (5) Franz Josef Glacier (4) We decided to take the helicopter instead the next day which is a 30 minute tour from start to finishFranz Josef Glacier (7) Franz Josef Glacier (8) Franz Josef Glacier (9)franz josef glacier about Franz Josef Glacier (10) Franz Josef Glacier (11) Franz Josef Glacier (12) Franz Josef Glacier (13) Franz Josef Glacier (14) Franz Josef Glacier (15) They took us to a spot that is your very ownFranz Josef Glacier (16) Franz Josef Glacier (17) Franz Josef Glacier (18)JUST AMAZING!!!!!
Franz Josef Glacier (2) Franz Josef Glacier (3) Going back downFranz Josef Glacier (19) Franz Josef Glacier (20) Franz Josef Glacier (21)

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Experience the ultimate glacier adventure at Franz Josef Glacier. Heli hike, valley walk, ice climbing and more with Franz Josef Glacier tours. Book now

Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat

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After the hot glacier pools, we rushed for our degustation dinner which was already included in our tour.  The restaurant is in the same place as where we stayed – The CanopyDegustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (11) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (13) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (14) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (12) Our server Nicolaas who used to work in a 6 star cruiseship ( Seabourn ) and he would land in Boracay, Palawan and Hundred Islands so he is familiar with the PhilippinesDegustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (8) We had a wonderful meal!!!Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (20) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (15) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (21) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (1) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (16) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (2) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (3) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (17) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (4) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (18) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (5) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (6) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (7) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (19) Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (9)  The Cheeseplate for dessert

 It had 3 New Zealand cheeses – Te Muri Triple cream Brie, Matakana waxed blue and 7 year aged cheddar. the wooden tree board and the pine cone which they used to put the crackers #thecanopy #tewaonuiforestretreat #pinecone #cheeseplate #newzealand #H2HNewZealand2016Degustation Dinner at The Canopy at Te Waonui Forest Retreat (10)The canopy Te Waounoui Forest retreat degustation

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