Being Akaroa

Being Akaroa

There is a magical depth to Akaroa that I believe reveals itself to you the longer you are here.  I fear a few short days will mean we will not reach those depths but is a good reason to want to return.  To explore the true Akaroa.  I’m smitten that’s...
Oo La La

Oo La La

Being in a postcard picturesque location is proving to be a challenge for me.  My photography course assignment calls for creative landscapes – nothing cliché.  Something that is more deeply reflective of the place itself.  I’ve spotted lots of...
Shimmer

Shimmer

The sunlight danced on the harbour as we strolled around Akaroa this evening.  It was a glorious evening to watch the boats bob up and down on the water and the clouds stream overhead. It was idyllic.  Picture postcard splendor.
NZ at it’s finest

NZ at it’s finest

Excuse me whilst I indulge in one New Zealand’s finest views.  We’ve left the rain and wind of Wellington behind (by prop plane no less) and arrived south of Christchurch to Akaroa.   This is a corner of New Zealand I’ve wanted to visit for a...
Summautumn

Summautumn

I embarrassed to admit that yesterday was the first time I’d been down to the kitchen garden all week.  It’s been so full on that even the 300 step journey was a step too far.  After pounding winds and rain on Friday I was also fearful of what I might...