Hello all from Akaroa!! I have successfully navigated Boston to SF, SF to Auckland, and then Auckland to Christchurch. After finding my rental car and repeating STAY ON THE LEFT many times to myself, I drove to the small French town of Akaroa on Banks Peninsula, a little over an hour outside of Christchurch. It is BEAUTIFUL here!!!
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| View from the drive from Christchurch to Akaroa |
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| View from just above the harbor town of Akaroa |
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| Akaroa, New Zealand |
After walking around Akaroa, eating lunch overlooking the water, and generally just decompressing from all the traveling, I went off to find my B&B, Coombe Farm. It is absolutely lovely here with meandering paths, flowers and gardens everywhere, views of the Harbor, and a wonderful hostess, Katherine (who's been on vacation to Woodstock, VT ~ small world!!). Marshall has already found his way into the house, which was very entertaining for me!! : )
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| Gardens at Coombe Farm |
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| Gardens at Coombe Farm |
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| Katherine and Marshall (the pet lamb) |
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| The B&B at Coombe Farm |
The rest of the day consists of exploring the town some more, finding a nice place to have dinner, a run along the grounds at Coombe Farm, and an early night to bed! Tomorrow: Christchurch!
Adrienne-It's so beautiful and peaceful looking! The pictures are perfect at providing me with a visual of where you are. My six year old grandaughter Emma and I are following your journey on a map. She recently has shown interest in the global world outside of West Lebanon, N.H.! This will be a tangible way for me to show her how big and small the world is after all. Thank you! Peace and love-Rhonda
ReplyDeleteP.S.-I'd be happy to overseas mail any items you are in need of. I have some experience with this. Three months can be a long time to plan ahead!
Adrienne - Great blog, enjoying following your epic quest!
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