Nelson city and a funny Safari
Good day everyone!
Did you already recover after the jet-lag, Simon? How is the weather up there? Your trip sounds like a little nightmare! I have never slept during my flights and we decided next time we will have a stop somewhere for few days so that we can recover a little bit. Maybe we could stop in Japan!!
Thank you again for your comments, readers!
Dear Fuji, I am sure you know how strict the New Zealand immigration is. You could try to find a company in your field and ask it to be a sponsor for you. You can come here for a holiday anyway.
If I can suggest you something special, you should go to Kaikura, in the north east of the South Island. It is unbelievable how many crayfish sellers there are along the beach. You just have to stop wherever you like, get on one of the little vans you find and choose a beautiful and fresh crayfish for few dollars.
You can eat it just there, on the beach. There are benches and tables for visitors so that you can taste and smell the New Zealand Ocean! Or you can go to Oamau, as Chiladi suggests, to have a wonderful chocolate!!
Thank you Adriana, Leila and Feelize for your kind comments!
Ehilà Cristina, you are right, we both learnt a lot I suppose. I don't know if I've been good enough but I am very happy for this opportunity to write about New Zealand. I think the world is beautiful and one of my dream is to visit as much as I can and to learn about new cultures, traditions and people. I really would like to see all your Countries. In Argentina (Buenos Aires) I have some relatives and I wish to go there in the future.
Yes Habooba, I am pretty sure our planet is the same ;-)
Thank you Marianna for writing so often and for your nice words. I will keep you updated about the Tiki power!!!
I have never visited Russia in my life, Julia, but I will go there for sure one day! Thank you!
Dear Chiladi, do you know that I am very gluttonous? I didn't try that chocolate but I will next time, I promise!!!
Hi Anita! Actually I am still sick, I even can't speak today as my voice has gone away.....I suppose my husband is happy! ;-)
My days are quite the same. I usually get up at 7.30, I have a coffee and breakfast (usually milk and biscuits or cake that I make). Then, at 8.20 I go to work as I start at 8.30. I finish it at 6.30 pm and then I go home, I have my dinner with Ivano and watch the telly or write the blog or e-mails. Now on Tuesday night I'm teaching Italian in a college from 7 till 9 pm. Last night was my first lesson and it wasn't easy at all, but everything ended up in the right way.
On Sunday we usually go to the church in the morning and we spend our afternoon having a walk or visiting new places.
As you can see, there is nothing special I do at the moment.
I have just two days left and I would like to show you some pictures again.
My husband really likes Nelson, a little city in the north of the South Island. I heard that about 50, maybe 60 years ago, many Italians moved there because of the beautiful Weather. They used to grow tomatoes and there are still many of their kids over there.
As you can see this is the geographical centre of New Zealand and it is situated on the top of a hill.
Looking for my Nelson's pictures I found another sign, it means that you can't use your skateboard on the street. At a first glance I thought it was an airship but then I realized it couldn't be possible :-)!
I found also the Kumara, I cook them sometime and this is the way they look.
To finish this day I would like to show you one very kiwi thing.....a 4 wheel drive safari. We took part some months ago with our "foster" parents Linda and Peter and, believe me, it was such a funny day (sometimes scary for a fearful lady like me!).
The Safari took place at about 1 hour drive south of Auckland and it lasted for about half day. Just see these pictures and I am sure you will have an idea of that day.
Well, see you tomorrow for my farewell...sigh!!
Ciao
Rosi
Comments
Rosi, I've always wanted to go on a safari tour. Please tell me more about that. Did you see something special there? The hills look rather big!
Hi Rosalba, My name is Annett. I never wrote you before but I’ve read your entire blog. I just would like to thank you for so much information and pictures about New Zealand. I really enjoyed reading it. I think to go to another country to live and work there is really exciting. But it would cost me quite an effort doing that. I wish you further on a great time in New Zealand.
Dear Rosi, Thank you for your amazing telling about New Zealand. I have discovered this website recently and I'm very interested in the stories about your country. I was really enjoying all your blogs. I'm a quite shy because I'm not good at English. I wish I could visit your nice country sometime. Good luck.
Dear Rosi- your stunning blog made me happy and let me go on holiday whitout leaving home, thank you! Best wishes to you and your husband. Enjoy your stay in NZ. Ciao
Hi dear Rosi! I am sorry to hear that you are still feeling a bit under the weather. Here is hoping this little Get well wish will give your spirits a great big lift. Get better soon!
Hi Rosi, I have enjoyed your blogs very much, thank you so much. I have been NZ for 4- 5 times, took 11 hours by plane from Taiwan for sightseeing and visit my relative there,still love NZ till now. And you gave us many remarkable places(like Nelson city) where I have never been there. You have done a good job, thanks again. James
Hello, Rosalba! It's my first post on your blog but I read all of them!!! I need to say "THANK YOU" you did a GREAT JOB. You made the best blog that I read. Especially because New Zealand is one of the places that I really want to go! Your English is very good so I believe SIMON didn't have a lot of work with you. Hehe When I looked at the sign, I thought "wth, is it prohibited, to take off or to land jets on the street?" hehe. It was funny. I would like to say thanks, about the advice. The phrase "you had have a big ass" means same thing in Portuguese and Italian. Hehe so I won't forget your advice. Unfortunately it's time to say good bye, again! I wish you luck in your jobs and studies, maybe one day I'll visit your new country. :-)
Hi Rosi, very interesting that slab marking the centre of NZ, here in Brazil we've got two extremes: Oiapoque which is the farthest point in the North and Chuí which is in the South. You and your husband should visit Brazil one of these days, it's really nice in this time. Ps.: I'll miss you after your farewell, I hope you keep in touch with us.
Hi Rosalba,your blog is very interesting and i congratulate you to you have shown so many things about NZ to us. Thank you!
Hi Rosi, Yes, I can imagine how the safari went. I have to tell you that it's not my cup of tea :-) If you have relatives in Buenos Aires you must come Rosi, you'll love this city, though there are a lot of things to be improved (for example the public transport). Perhaps we can meet some day, who knows? My husband and I love to go to Madero Port every Sunday to have some coffee. See you tomorrow. Bye for now, Cris
Hi Rosi, what a journey!..it really interesting to read yours...wish all the best with your new journey in life...bye.
Rosi, thank's for sharing your journey to us. It is always a wonderful things to read your blog and i always enjoy to see the attached photos. After seeing Lord of the Ring's movie, I realize NZ is one of the most beautiful lands on earth. Kumara is recognised as Ubi (roots) in Indonesia, normally Indonesian serve it during coffee break or tea break in the afternoon. Wish you all the best for your next journey in life....Bye..
Hello, Rosi I knew that New Zealand is a wonderful place and I wish I would be there one day. It's a pity that I am not able to see your blog again but I do love your words. We may not have many special days in our lives but thank God every day is new!
it is very intresting
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