Day 112

Thursday, 21 Apr 2016

Decision Making.....

Dear Dayre,

Finally I have made my decision and I told Barry that I need to take a break and I'm going for a holiday. So, I'm leaving on the 30th April!!! 1 more week and I have yet to plan anything. *anxious*

James decided to get an eel from the river and smoke it with his new smoker and it turns out not bad at all! Without the teriyaki sauce, slightly different from unagi. 😂😂😂

12 loaf of bread.....

160 sausages.....

7 X 24 bottles of beer.....

Let's begin the End of Summer #BBQ #Party !!!🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉

I'm surprised how much I miss partying and socialising. I'm the introvert of the extrovert. Hahaha!

#freeflow of #beer !

I got Jonas to barbecue some for me. Finally, no more cooking! Just sit down and beer! *yey*

Still early and everyone is targeting on the #food

This is the #cat I helped Barry's mom to feed. And introducing Jonas, my very special guest. LOL!

Apart from the party, #weather has been changing and the temperature been dropping drastically, at least for me.

I need to sleep with my hot water bottle again.

Brought Charlotte to the #vet and met this 2 cute little #pug !!! Ooh how much I miss Lucky. 😯

Work had been great this few days thanks to James and Barry for their help every now and then. *goshhhh*

Just because I never imagine myself working here for long, doesn't mean I'm not gonna miss this. Then again, basically James is the only person that talk crap with me, minus the part when we squirt disinfection cleaner on each other and he effin got bleach on my pants. Farker!

I'm so confused should I plan my trip or should I go to sleep as I am pretty much beat. I think I decided to watch a movie and sleep. Hahaha!

Gute Nacht.

Luv,
*rachelle*

Day 130

Monday, 9 May 2016

Time to Leave Blenheim (after some trips to Whites Bay and Robin Hood Bay) --> Kaikoura --> Pelorus

Dear Dayre,

Again I need to apologise for the #hiatus . I finally left #blenheim and I am working my #travel #trip around #southisland until Jason is here to meet me for the #westcoast .

Oooooh wow! I don't know how to begin. I quit my job a week earlier because I had a row with my boss after #anzacday and he starts using vulgar words at me and I just had enough. I packed and left the #backpackers . The only thing I miss is all the #dogs . They are like my babies and Bull is my guardian! 😢😢

I just packed my luggages and texted Peter and Sergi if their backpackers still have vacancy and Peter said yes, so I just left.

When I arrived, Peter was #shock seeing me there and we are #housemates again! He never thought I ever have the balls to walk out of my job (just an Asian thing).

Then, yeapz I booked in a week to get my things settled and plan my trip at the same time I can travel nearby #blenheim and also have time to catch up with my friends.

#yardbar it is!!!

Turning back time a little bit. Anzac Day is the day where they remember the heroes that fight for the country and demised. It's my first time attending the #service and the #parade and I even found #malaysiaflag on it. HAHAHA! 😂😂😂

Besides that, pretty much it's an eye opening experience to witness some of #NZ #event

After the parade, I hangout a little bit with Peter and Sergi and I found out this cute #parking sports for the celebrities!

And after that day was the huge row with my boss and I left. The next day, it's my #metime and I went to visit the #chocolatefactory and did some tastings. *yummilicious* 😍😍😍

However, I still need to go back to the hostel and cook for the boys that were working. Plus point is Sergi is paying for the groceries. 😁😁😁

1 of the night we even do #barbeque at the #hostel where there's only a few of us. Omigosh! How I miss this life......... instead of being jailed up for 2.5 months.

Next few days i even visit the #omaka #aviationmuseum and the #marlboroughmuseum and they are having #wine #exhibition

#Autumn is here! Walking through the #pollardpark and went to the #racecourse for the #vintage #party is pretty cool. I don't know anyone there except Peter and Sergi, so I'm pretty much a party crasher but hey! Nobody realised that as I'm not someone important. Hahaha! 😂😂😂

#whitesbay is a definitely must go place to chill or sometimes they have events here. Other than that, it's a pretty cool sunset place to enjoy with your friends. It's only a 30 minutes drive out of Blenheim to Spring Creek.

Then, Mr. Charming Butterfly decided to bring me to #robinhoodbay , which is a few minutes further from Whites Bay but you will need to drive on gravel road. The view is amazing and Mr. Charming Butterfly took pretty long on getting a perfect picture with the interesting clouds and colours. 😂😂😂

He do anything for the picture, even when the #huge #waves is coming.

And when I said huge it's very huge!

On weekends, I forced the 2 boys to follow me to the #artisanmarket and #farmersmarket and we had to walk for 20 minutes to reach the market. Hahaha! Then, I went back to my old hostel to get my package and the dogs got so excited when they see me! 😦😦😦 I miss them dearly!

I finally went to #Kaikoura again and did the #peninsularwalkway and I saw lotsa #seals !!!! *weeee*

I even took a #selfie with them. Again, it's an #asian thing. Hahahaha!

#upclose and #personal !!! *wootz wootz*

I even drove an hour up to #havelock to #pelorusbridge walk just to see 2 #waterfalls but apparently the lady from the information center said it was a bad timing as the waterfall kinda runs dry. So, it was. 😑😑😑

Then, Peter left to do the Nelson Lakes hike and I plan to leave in another 2 days time. Sergi and I went and do the #winetrail and did a few #tastings or should I say free tastings. 😁😁😁

However, we bought a bottle of #Riesling from #Giesen and it's so nice and sweet and easy to drink. We bought that to meet up with Alex and Zach on the same night! They are heading down to Blenheim to work, while Sergi and I will be heading to Nelson to travel a bit.

It was always good to meet my #squad and chatting with Zach for 3 hours definitely bring back a lot of funny stuff we did in #opotiki . LOL!

Alright, it's midnight now and it's time to hit the sack! I'm doing another hike tomorrow and hopefully my swollen ankle recovers soon. *sigh*

Will update tomorrow on my #nelson trip and soon my #takaka and #abeltasman 😘😘😘

Gute Nacht!

Luv,
*rachelle*

Day 132

Wednesday, 11 May 2016

Nelson

Dear Dayre,

Back to my #travel journey! Obviously when I have the WiFi. 😊😊😊

Today was a shitty day. It rains the whole day and I can't go out at all. 😣😣😣

I left #blenheim to #nelson and first stop is #cafe for some nice hot #mocha .

Before leaving to the #hostel , my (awesome - as so he wanted to be named) #travelmate Sergi went for some #sightseeing around Nelson town and I really likes it here!

When we checked in to the hostel, which is above a #bar , the night we went down for a couple of drinks but we ended up playing #darts and #pool and had a lot of #ouzu #shots

The next day, we did more sightseeing and I like this town even more. The feeling is like when I arrived in Napier.

We went for a stroll along the #queensgarden and we definitely chat a lot compared to last time when we were #housemates . Honestly, he is not a bad travelmate.

Then, we did a short #walk to the #centerofnz and the view is #amazing !!!

More walks to the #founderheritagepark but Sergi doesn't wanna pay to get in, hence, we only walked around the #park .

#saturday !!!! I love the #farmersmarket !! More #food and #coffee

This #market is way bigger than the one in Blenheim. 😁😁😁

*weeeee* Finally gotta update a short #post when I have WiFi. Until the next post. 😊😊😊

Gute Nacht.

Luv,
*rachelle*

Day 133

Thursday, 12 May 2016

Nelson --> Tahunanui --> Monaco --> Mapua --> Kaiteriteri

Dear Dayre,

The weather had been shitting me today (again). *sigh* Guess it's good to watch some TV while doing mask. 😊😊😊

Finally got a chance to do mask because basically there's no on at the #hostel a.k.a #farmstay . Hahaha! I kinda own the whole house. *wootz wootz*

Alright, back to my #travel . 😄😄😄 After I left #nelson , I drove #north with a few pitstop before reaching #motueka .

First, we stopped by at #tahunanui #beach for a short #stroll along the beach and we saw a lot of people walking their dogs, even though there's a sign saying 'No Dogs'. 😂😂😂

Then, we drove to #monaco #wharf and chill a little bit, watching a mother and son fishing. This is definitely a nice place to chill and have a #cuppa coffee. 😊😊😊

#mapua !!!!~ The place where you can view #rabbitisland from a close distance. 😊😊😊 Is a very very small #town with only one brewery.

The #beautiful #view of #motueka 😍😍😍 I just had to stop to snap this picture. It's #breathtaking !

However, we did not explore much in Motueka as we are not able to find a budget accommodation and everything from around the area until Marahau is all fully booked or it costs more than NZD30. *crazy shit* 😒😒😒

We did went to New World to grab some food and then head to the i-Site to enquire but to no avail.

Still trying to find a place to stay, we head north to #kaiteriteri to the #splitapplerock . Watching the #sunset with the view was #amazing . I can imagine if #kayak to the #rock and get a close picture will be even more awesome. 😄😄😄

Due to not being able to get an accommodation, we drove back south to #kina to camp at one of the #campground . When we reached, it's only 7pm but it's pitch black. Thank goodness another camper borrowed me his headlight to setup my #tent

Luv,
*rachelle*

Day 134

Friday, 13 May 2016

Kina --> Able Tasman (via Marahau)

Dear Dayre,

I didn't realised it's already 12am and my post it put on the next day. HAHAHA!

Ooooh well, since my hair is still wet and I can't sleep yet, why not just continue since I'm not sure if I'm able to get any more connection the next few days at West Coast. 😅😅😅

The view from my tent in the morning. #mckeememorialreserve at #kina is highly recommended! And it's only NZD 6 with bathroom, (cold) shower, drinking water, fireplace at night, beach, and skies covered with stars that you can't imagine your eyes.

However, I was having #nightmare and I can still remember it vividly. Someone came into my tent and shook me up vigorously and I was trying to scream so badly but nothing came out until I jump up, awake screaming.

I asked Sergi the next day did he heard me scream but he said "No". However, the night was very cold due to the rain and the condensation, my tent is all wet and I was wearing 3 layers of tops and pants and socks, in addition to my sleeping bag and winter hat for my cold head. 😂😂😂 If I have a partner, totally turning him off!!! *ROTFLMAO*

Drove to #motueka for breakfast and then head straight to #marahau to start the #abeltasman #track . First day goal is to reach #anchorage and I made it!!!! *boooyeaaaa!!!*

OK, let's be honest, the first day track wasn't that bad. It was quite flat and just lotsa beaches, but you kinda need to walk quite a distance until the next view. 😕😕😕

Branch a lot out from the main track to see the #portersbeach , #appletreebay etc. Surely, I need to find a spot with a nice view for my lunch. Hahaha! Actually I was so excited I was not hungry at all. Hence, I lasted the whole day with only 3 muesli bars. 😜😜😜

When everyone says Abel Tasman is a #mustdo #mustdothings in #nz . Honestly, the views have yet to impress me. We had to walk a distance for a view and then the view is like any other bays or beaches in NZ. So, *hmmmmmmmm*.

Oh well, my hair is still wet but my eyes is drooping. So, till next time!

Gute Nacht.

Luv,
*rachelle

Day 139

Wednesday, 18 May 2016

Abel Tasman (Wainui) --> Takaka --> Paton Rocks --> Collingwood --> Whararikei Beach --> Cape Farewell --> Farewell Spit --> Murchison

Dear Dayre,

Just as I predicted, #westcoast doesn't have any connection at all, but I'm back at the #eastcoast this week! Omigosh! I'm having so much mixed feeling of leaving this beautiful place soon. *sigh* 😢😢😢

Let's continue my Abel Tasman story! Hahaha! Obviously, after #abeltasman we spent a night at #takaka . HOT SHOWER!

More #bays and #beaches but the tracks are getting more steep and slippery, maybe due to the damp and condensation.

Saw more #seals at #separationpoint

Bump into Ayumi, which is really funny because I checked her in #Blenheim #backpackers and she can still recognise me!!! So, we decided to travel a little bit together as she hitchhike for her travel. And since we are heading to the same place, so why not? Someone to share my petrol cost. 😄😄😄

Finally!!!! I made it!!! #wainuifalls is like consider the end of the #track . Being in a hiking boots for 3 days really hurts my ankle now. I feel my feet can finally breath. 😂😂😂

This is what happen when the #queen decided to get out of comfort zone.

Met some nice #chinese people at the #hostel and thanks to my phone that restarted itself, now I lost their contacts. *urghhhh*

Rested for a day and Sergi and I decided to do a more relaxing day after all the walks. So, we went to #farewellspit , thinking we can just drive up without walking. How wrong can we be. Hahaha! 😂😂😂

First, we stopped by at #pupuspring . OMIGOSH! The water is so clear and blue! I wish I can swim in it (if I know how to swim).

Then, we went to #patonrocks and just stroll along the #beach

#chocolate factory at #collingwood

It's such a small #neighbourhood and they have this tiny display #museum and I found an old looking #ledgerbook and it reminds me on when I first study #accounting that I have to write brought forward and carried forward. 😂😂😂 Those were the days.

We then drove further #north to head to #whararikeibeach !

The #sanddunes and #sunset is #amazing !!! I think this is a much better view than what I seen in Abel Tasman.

The #infamous #arch and Sergi decided to do some #asian #selfie 😂😂😂

And I decided to have some #emo #shots

We spent so much time at the #capefarewell that when we reached the visitor centre at the #farewellspit it was closed.

However, we found out that we need purchase a #tour to be able to go down to the #spit or else is just a top view.

Next day, we left #takaka to go to #murchison where we gonna split ways. It was raining heavily and we can't go to Harwood's Hole. So, we just did a short walk st #thegrove

Only in #nz you have to wait for the #turkey to cross the road.

Yes, I have a bear hat that comes with the scarf and a gloves. Hahaha! It's very useful now since the weather is so damn cold!

Nice hostel at Murchison and we met nice people here too. I'll probably be seeing Victor again at Christchurch and I met Robyn and Nina who is cycling the Old Ghost Road (which I wanted to go and it starts to pour again! I can't do both the Old Ghost Road and Lyell track. Damn you rain!)

Robyn is soooooo nice that she offered both Ayumi and me to stay at her place at #westport when we are arriving there in a couple of days time. I told her I wanted to do the Nelson Lakes first.

Next day, we finally split ways, Sergi and me. He is heading to #Picton to get to #northisland while I'm gonna continue my #southisland travel while waiting for Mr. Jason to come over in June and bear the coldness of winter with me. He is definitely the man with his words. Hahahaha! I have to give him credit for that.

So, it's the first time I see such #notice on the visitor centre. Close for winter. 😒😒😒 Now, I can't ask anything and see my luck on my track.

*yey* The rain finally stops now. I'm gonna continue the Nelson Lakes post later. Now, I can go out to do some more walks while waiting for Peter to finish his hot pool spa. 😑😑😑 I'm so jealous as I can't do it now due to women issue.

Till next time!

Luv,
*rachelle*

Day 146

Wednesday, 25 May 2016

Nelson Lakes --> Glenhope -->Maruia -->Kilkenny --> Westport --> Karamea --> Cape Foulwind --> Punaikaki

Dear Dayre,

Been busy posting my #car #forsale and I am really hoping for someone to buy my car now. 😢😢😢 *fingers cross*

Things have been pretty much relaxing for me this few days but I don't know why am I still so tired and sleepy all the time. 😐😐😐

Oh well, let's get back to #NelsonLakes and #Westport #journey 😊😊😊

#lakerotoiti well, at least I think that's how it's spelled. The #view is #breathtaking and I only manage to do a short walk as I am kinda running out of time here.

Another one will be #lakerotorua where there's heaps of #sandflies !!! 😠😠😠 I'm so annoyed with them and they bit me at the worse spot like #ankle and #butt and I don't even know how they got in there. *sheeeesh* worse of all, the scars stays for long time!

Both #lakes is so beautiful that I don't know which one I like better.

Then, it starts to pour so heavily that I had to run to get my car and leave. I managed to find a #farmstay at #glenhope and they had such a cute and friendly #goat and #dogs ! But I don't think Nibble, the goat likes me. He is always hitting me with his horn.

Next day, I left to Westport and did a few pistol before reaching Robyn and Don's place. Managed to see a huge rainbow at #hopesaddle #lookout

Walk a little bit under the #rain to #maruiafalls . Honestly, it's a huge a beautiful #falls except the water is brown like tea. 😐😐😐

Next, I walked at the #BullerGorge #swingbridge and again, under the rain. I have been regretting that I did not bring my windbreaker cum raincoat ever since I touch down in #nz . Now, I'm reluctant to buy 1 because I'm leaving soon. *urghhhh*

Ooooh well, the swing bridge was quite scary but it got me quite irritated when there's an aunt who wanted to cross and asked me to walk back because she needs to cross it. 😒😒😒 I already walked halfway and you want me to reverse just because of you.

As irritated as I am, my parents thought me to respect the elders. So, probably the aunty is too old that she has eyesight problem and can't read the signage saying maximum of 15 people on the bridge. 😐😐😐

Drove a little more and I reached the #kilkenny #lookout . The drive pass the lookout is quite scary because it's a huge blind spot that you can't see if there's any car from the opposite is coming. If you miss that then you will meet and accident.

Then, I finally reached Westport!! Don greet me with such great warmth and we laugh at all jokes and talk for so long. Then, Rose came back from work as a vet and we sat and talk and laugh. Don "cooked" such scrumptious Jamie Oliver's 10 minutes meal of #fishandchips and nothing beats a nice cold beer!

Ayumi decided to stay another night and the next day, we went to town for #breakfast at PR's #cafe and we bump into Don. He was laughing for our late departure as we didn't manage to look for the market. LOL!

At the #towncentre , a German couple selling pastries and bakeries and they make the best #berliners and #crumbles !!! We bough a few as out lunch while we do our tracks at #karamea

We did a few easy #walks and also some #caves #opararaarch is cool, the #boxcanyoncave is quite scary for me because I always imagine the movies I watched like exorcist or something and there's something on the wall, hence shinning my torch to every surface available. Oh yea, please bring your own torch!

#moriagatearch is a very nice walk that linked to #mirrortranswalk as well. You can even walk down to the #arch, which is pretty amazing.

Then, there's a friendly #fantail hanging on my car.

While I was driving back, I watched the most beautiful #sunset and the feeling of driving through and chasing the horizon. *goshhhh* it's wordless!

Next day was difficult, when I had to say goodbye to my small little family here. Robyn and Don have been so nice to host me and I can't wait to be able to host them back in Malaysia. If they decide to bike in Malaysia again. It's always nice to be able to meet people that cares about you. Don even asked us to get a permanent job and don't leave. *awwwwww*

We will definitely keep in touch!

Before we leave Westport to #Punakaiki , I did the #capefoulwind #track to #taurangabay seal colony. It's an easy walk and Ayumi and me talked a lot about our life back in our home country. Wondering what lies ahead of us when we leave New Zealand.

First track when we reach Punakaiki is the #trumantrack .

Then, we checked in to a #hostel before we start to go and watch the #blowholes at #pancakerocks

When the #tide is high, it's really amazing to watch the blowholes blowing all the water and was out from between the rocks.

The waves are huge! The sea is rough!

Follow the #weka ! It has been bringing us to all the main attraction points at the Pancake Rocks. 😂😂😂

Next day, we did the #pororanuirivertrack . It is a 3 hours track but it was so difficult for me because after 1 hour, it rained so heavily and it started #hailing !!! 😲😲😲

Initially, we were quite excited to be able to see raining ice, but when it started to get windy, it's not very nice anymore because the it hurts when the ice hit you on your skin or body. As my jacket is only water resistant, my 3 layers of clothes inside is all wet! 😢😢😢

I look like an Eskimo!

When we reached to the main road, gosh!, the first thing we do is hit to the nearest cafe to have a hot #chocolate and a nice hot #pancakes . At there, I met 2 Americans and one of them works at Uber HQ! How cool was that?!?!? Another 1 is a consultant at EY. Another person from the big 4 accounting firm. 😁😁😁

Being all cold and wet, we went back to our backpackers and changed to a dry clothes before we drive to #Greymouth .

As bad as it sound, it's still a good memories and experience to be able to see hail for the first time. Hahaha!!

Alright, peepz! Next post will be from Greymouth to Christchurch, where I spent 1 week hanging out with Peter and then Mus.

Time to hit the sack as I have been driving the whole day. Weather been changing and I'm freezing all the time!

Gute Nacht.

Luv,
*rachelle*

Day 154

Thursday, 2 Jun 2016

Greymouth

Dear Dayre,

I am officially saying getting free WiFi at #SouthIsland is nearly impossible! *geeesh* it's either you have to pay for it or you only got free 100MB. WTF?!?!? I didn't know MB still exist.

Oooh well, I am wayyyyyyy looooooong overdue with my post. But I will try my best to update when I have the connectivity. Weather has been crazy. It's now -5 degrees at #Alexandra and I should probably hit the sack as tomorrow is a long drive.

#Greymouth , a small but we'll - equipped town. Spent a night here before part with Ayumi and I will head to #HanmerSpring .

It's so sweet of Ayumi to bought me a #timtam #chocolate !!!!

The next day, I went to the Information Centre to ask about some skydive package to do when Jason arrived.

Did a walk at #PointElizabeth #walkway where you can see a great coastal view of #westcoast . But definitely do it when the weather is good.

Opssss! Super short and it's already 12am. Continue on the next post.

Luv,
*rachelle*

Day 155

Friday, 3 Jun 2016

Greymouth --> Hanmer Spring

Dear Dayre,

Let's continue from where i left off last post. The #CoalCreekFalls is a definitely must do! It's quite a slippery walk and a few steep steps, but the #waterfall is so beautiful and #picturesques

The falls situated a few minutes out of #Greymouth town.

On the way to Hanmer Spring, I can already see the #peak of the mountain is covered with #snow . 😊😊😊 Winter is coming!! I don't wanna get cold!!! I'm so fat and round now due to the food intake. *urghhhhh*

The next day at Hanmer Spring, I met up with Peter for brunch as I can't join him at the #hotspring due to some woman problem. 😑😑😑

After the meal, I went for a walk at the #hanmerforestpark . I thought I chose the shortest walk, which is the 2 hours waterfall track. But it ended up to be a 1 hour steep incline track, all the way to the fall. 😒😒😒

After the walk, I met up with Peter again and we walk around the town area and have a little chat, and we even sit by his van to have a #cuppa . 😂😂😂 *classic*

Then, I need to leave to #christchurch . I will still meet him again as we bought the ticket to watch a #rugby #game !! 😊😊😊

All right. Eyelids are drooping. Good night, peepz!

Luv,
*rachelle*

Day 223

Wednesday, 10 Aug 2016

Christchurch --> Oxford --> Akaroa

Dear Dayre,

*goshhhh* it's been almost 2 months since I left #newzealand . I miss #nz so so much that I even cried when I was at #aucklandairport

I really hope I can go there again. 😢😢😢

Well, what happened in the #july when I first came back from NZ was back to #penang then look for jobs and went for numerous interviews and now waiting for letter of offer.

Let's #throwback to my #trip (if I can still remember most of it)

Drove from #hamnerspring to #christchurch and first destination to meet Peter was at the #botanicalgarden !!!!

It was #beautiful except most of the flowers already #withered . We even spent some bitching time at the #gardencafe where Peter spilled water all over the floor. *tsk tsk tsk* How to bring him to "atas" places?? 😂😂😂

Had a #cuppa and some #desserts while planning on tomorrow's game.

We walked around the #town , visited the #wallofremembrance and also to the #shoppingstreet

#cardboardcatheral and guess who got lost in the construction site?!??! Poor little #rabbit

Then, we went to #newbrightonpier for a walk and it was absolutely stunning, with the #sunset and lotsa #birds

Came back and I bought an #instantpadthai but it was.................... not as good as I expected. Oh well, it is #instant anyway.

The next day, Peter came early to my place and I need to cook #eggsbenedict for him before we head out for the #crusader #rugby #game

It was raining, but I still drag him to go for the #foodmarket because I'm sure the food and drinks in the #stadium gonna be expensive. *cheapo*

As we all predicted, Crusader won the game (hands down).

On #sunday , it's #farmersmarket !!!! I just love to go Farmer's Market. This time, Mus and I went to 2 markets before we went for #desserts . So much food and coffee!!!! And we bump into Peter at Lyteltton market 😄😄😄

#sheuniverse serves the best #chocolate desserts ever!!!! And for a reasonable price too. Too bad for the weather or else we will be sitting outside to enjoy the view.

After dessert time, we went to a #conventioncentre for a #catshow . Honestly, I'm not a #cat person but it just amazed me on how much money and effort people put in for their cat and they won prices too. 😮😮😮

I love #sundaymarket !!!! So many stuff to buy!!! #riccarton is the place for food and small trinkets. 😍😍😍

Walk around Christchurch town to giveaway some flyers to sell my car. It's time to spread some news around as it is winter time and no backpackers will be around.

On Monday, I went to #cookietime #factory and bought lotsa stuff, even some for Mus because he was working. I think I spent almost NZD100 here, including sending some cookies back to Malaysia. 😋😋😋

Took a short trip to #oxford but most cafes are close. Hence, we just walk a bit for some #souvenirs shopping and we went to this #farmhouse to get #freshmilk . OMIGOSH!!! Until now I am still thinking of the fresh milk. It's delicious!!!

Then, Mus brought me to #asianmarket and I got myself some #kimchi and we bought #bubblemilktea !!!! *wootz wootz* Honestly, I haven't seen so many #asians since I left #Auckland . Hahaha!

The next day, Mus had an off day and we went back to Oxford to did a short #waterfall hike but we can't even get near to the waterfall. So, we sit nearby the #stream and had our #picnic .

#winter is coming and the view of the #snowymountain is #breathtaking

Had the famous #sheppardpie at Oxford before leaving the place to head back to Christchurch.

It's a very small town, but I kinda like the view there.

Alright, gonna stop my update for a while as I'm trying to bake a #chocolatebrownies for my mom. Hopefully it works this time! *cross fingers*
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Let's continue!!!! Hehehe!! I will let you know later if my brownie is gonna be a success or failure.

Since Mus was having 4 days off, we did a short trip to #Akaroa . The place is beautiful with such a small population of people. It's very much influence with the French, hence comes the #wine and #cheese and #gardens .

We went to #pigeonbay for our lunch before checking in to our hostel. As usual, the designer has lotsa ideas on photo-taking.

Our #stupidity ! But I absolutely love our time there. 😍😍😍

Walking along the neighbourhood....

There's nothing much to do, but it's a very relaxing neighbourhood.

And we got stuck in the jam because of cows and one even poop in front of me!!!!

Uniqlo #wannabe . 😂😂😂😂

*wooooohoooo* Apparently, my brownies was a success! Hahahaha! Desserts time! Oh yea, I'm making #greencurry #chicken tonight too. 😍😍😍

Till next time.

Luv,
*rachelle*

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