Last week my friend Maria asked me about the current coffee situation in Auckland. Maria (hello there and I miss you :)) has been living in London for a little while now, and most times when we talk on the phone, the conversation swings towards a discussion about local (for both of us) prices. We covered most areas already (movies, food, transport…) so sure enough … Continue reading Coffee time
So my day at Field days last Saturday went something like this. Tractor – tractor – coffee – cheeeeese – gumboots – beef jerky – coffee-tractor – gumboots – cheese – beef jerky – tractor. Â Field days is a big agricultural show, just outside Hamilton, showcasing the latest farm equipment, local products and produce. Good fun, and a good way to check out the locals. Continue reading Fieldays
A few weeks ago a friend recommended a cafe, which apparently serves the best coffee in Auckland. It’s called Good One. Good name, one may think, but in reality, the conversation goes something like this. “Oh hey you, do you want to go and grab a cup of coffee?” “Sure. Where do you have in mind?” “How about Good One?” “Yeah, I also want a … Continue reading The Good One
Smells like freshly cut grass the ocean fish and chips woodfired pizzas on the beach Feels like burning sun softness of alpaca fur chill of the war tunnels Waiheke alpaca 26 Donald Bruce Road Waiheke Island New Zealand War Tunnels Continue reading Fluffy paradise on Waiheke Island
* Harbourview Sculpture trail in Te Atatu, Auckland. Open until 30th of March. Tickets cost 10 nzd per adult and slightly cheaper for seniors and students. * If you are coming from the CBD, take Te Atatu Rd exit, turn right at the lights and keep going straight until the roundabout. Sculpture trail begins on the right, opposite the roadabout. Continue reading Photo Evidence : Sculpture Trail
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