Happy in the South Island
November 08 2008 – Julie Marabelle
When we sat down for dinner this evening, we talked about how lucky we have been with our journey. It seems as though each country offers us a new perspective, something very different and it seems always at the right moment.
Truth is we scarcely planned this trip. What with house moving, making sure all was fine with Famille Summerbelle whilst away and general family chaos, we just started with Japan, looked at where the plane went afterwards and made a few quick yes/no choices and here we are. I think sometimes things work best when you just turn up.
New Zealand is drop jaw beautiful. Perhaps the most striking thing for me is that it is so beautiful and so marvelously untouched. You travel for hours and hours through perfectly inhabitable countryside, yet see no one. As we sat eating dinner - atop a mountain overlooking Queenstown - we could see vast luscious green mountains without a single hut or man made object. It's like a big secret.
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Quel bonheur de vous voir tous les 3 si heureux et quelle chance nous avons de pouvoir suivre votre périple avec votre beau blog ! Vous avez tellement bien mérité ce voyage qui va tant vous enrichir pour votre vie future avec tous les bons souvenirs et les belles images qui vont tapisser votre imaginaire et votre créativité ! Tout ce qui est partagé est…meilleur ! Merci de tous vos partages Maman, Belle-maman, Manou
I’ve just read all your entries and it sounds like you’re having the most amazing time. I now want to go to all the places you’ve been to. We’re off to Tenerife next week which isn’t quite the same…. but will be extremely welcome after the current weather (cold, grey, rainy). Loving all the photos, especially Ophelia’s doll riding the cat. Continue having fun Famille Summerbelle. Love from Famille Trotland xxxx
I wish I was there. I loved time I spent in New-Zealand even if it was only 2 weeks. Thanks a lot for sharing your worldwide trip. It’s a real pleasure to read you everytime and it helps us (my Pirate & I) to draw our future worlwide trip ;)
oh, new zealand is still in my favorite top 3 countries. i lived on the south island for awhile when i was younger. and i, too, love the untouched beauty. i will keep our secret safe. keep enjoying your travels!