Category Archives: New Zealand

Christchurch BE (before-earthquake)

I’m sure you’ve heard about the devastating earthquake in Christchurch New Zealand.  Having recently visited there, the people and city have been much on my mind and in my prayers.  Some of our nicest experiences were in Christchurch.  The downtown hotel where we … Continue reading

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Mixing business and adventure

The next day began as the previous one had ended – along Lake Wanaka, sitting at a (different) cafe, enjoying a repast (breakfast) and working on the next installment to this blog series.  It was a beautiful morning.  Before proceeding on our journey however, we … Continue reading

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Natural Wonders

After a relaxing overnight stay in Te Anau along a beautiful lake it was time to travel to Milford Sound.  Joseph was very excited about this as this was one of his “must do’s” while in New Zealand.  Not knowing … Continue reading

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Driving New Zealand’s south island

After leaving Christchurch we traveled south with plans go along the coast and then cut across to Milford Sound and make our way up the west coast before heading back to Christchurch.  Our first stop on this day was to see the Moeraki Boulders. … Continue reading

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Parlez vous another culture?

Our last day in Christchurch was Sunday.  We started the morning by attending the 8am service at the Christchurch Cathedral.  It is important for me to spend some time in worship and I always enjoy attending churches when I travel.  For … Continue reading

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A Day in Christchurch

On our second day in Christchurch we had the opportunity to enjoy more of the city.  A lazy Saturday morning or so it seemed.  We wanted an early start but most restaurants and shops do not open till 10am.  There … Continue reading

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New Zealand Journal

Hello everyone.  My journal for New Zealand won’t be a story about an experience so much as a log of what we’ve done here.  You’ll have to fill in some of the details with your imagination.  We arrived in New Zealand … Continue reading

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