A little slice of NZ

We’re back from our trip away, back to the real world again! We had a fabulous time visiting Akaroa, very relaxing, we walked lot’s and we needed to after all the eating we did! Akaroa is a lovely little French village, surrounded by hills in a lovely bay…

We picked a good time to go, the weather was perfect and there weren’t too many tourists. There were no fast food chains, no supermarkets as such, just lovely little specialty shops…

Very romantically French…

We weren’t allowed to take any photo’s from inside this shop but I can assure you there was lot’s to oh and ah over. I fell in love with so many of the little cottages…

I was awed by the gardens, roses and geraniums in abundance and the perfumes were amazing! I have come home with renewed inspiration for my little garden.

We did all the touristy things, we took a cruise around the bays and were spoilt to see a mother and her calve…

They are called Hector dolphins and only live in this area of the world. The calf was only about a week old and the size of a rugby ball!

Can you see an elephant in this picture? You may have to enlarge it to see it. Amazing!

And here we are at the top of the hill…

I love this photo! And here’s some shot of our little cottage…

Our little rental car The backyard that went up and up… Lot’s and lot’s of fruit trees and a vege garden we were allowed to help ourselves to! This one was taken for the kids, lol… Well the real world is calling so I better go and take part once again.

Have a great weekend!