We have been able to leave NZ behind us in a very nice way. A very nice evening spent with the guest family. I think that’s the beauty of B&B’s. Something permanent has arisen with Ranjan and Marin. We stood still at beautiful moments, wishes and dreams. Teaching opportunities for Andrea and the possibilities that…

Does everyone have that? The closer you get to the new destination, the quicker you want to leave the where you at. Is it a question of I’ve seen it all? It does not seems to me. I would love to start with what this 4 months is all about. Working, being part of a…

Andrea is driving towards Rotorua, so I had all the time. Not such a talker during driving. I think taking part in traffic is a serious matter, so someone should keep their attention on the road. Thinking about when I was 21 yrs. old when I was looking at the possibilities to migrate to NZ.…

The northern island is shrouded in rain. So what to do. After searching for the campsite near Wellington we went to the Te Papa Tongarewa museum. The museum is quite large and has various themes and exhibitions. You need more than half a day. Chris a host was waiting outside the entrance. We first talked…

Yes, it can also be less weather in New Zealand. Up till past week we were spoiled with nice weather, nice autumn weather that is. The last 3 days in Picton it is rain and more rain but Andrea and I manage pretty well. I more or less left me being on the Southern Island.…

While sitting in front of Woody on the pohara beach, the neighbor came by. He is from Auckland and is here with his wife. He started telling about how beautiful it is and talk about some poi. When he left he mentioned that Abel Tasman is a Dutch guy! It was a tiring trip to…

It’s quiet on the other side, that’s kind of what we experienced. Started at the east coast in Christchurch and now arrived in west port at the west coast. The holiday season is over. Many vacancies at motels, hostels, b & b and campsites. For a moment we thought we were going to stand on…

Mountains and greenery, forests, water, streams and of course the roads are as in a rollercoaster. The big amusement parks are considerably cheaper than where we are now, but it is well worth it. Woody had a few challenges to overcome the some strong climbs in the mountains. There were moments that Woody didn’t go…

Queens town, as the Kiwi’s like to say, the outdoor center of the world. There is a lot of nature to see in the area. And different ways to experience it. As a 50+ I would like to see the whole thing on foot. Taking time to be one. Walking along the fast-flowing creeks, climbing…

I drove through Amsterdam, Utrecht, Brussels, Liège, but always on the right. For the first time I have to drive on the left. I had to learn the rules quickly especially priority rules and learn about the roundabouts. We were leaving Christchurch, what a tension. As we left this city, we paid close attention to…