Tuesday, 3 February 2015
From whence we came. #AlmostThere pic.twitter.com/RYiO4RnY48
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 3, 2015
Picton Harbour, just down the street from where we are staying tonight. So lovely. pic.twitter.com/mz4J98dSV6
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 3, 2015
Thursday, 5 February 2015
🍴 We'll be having lunch here (@RockFerryWines) later today. That's our rental car in the background. pic.twitter.com/Z901Gxm3XR
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 4, 2015
@KnowmarkTravel thx so much for visiting us Steve & Susan. Glad you like the Pinot Blanc its a great "new" variety for Marl
— Rock Ferry Wines (@RockFerryWines) February 5, 2015
Friday, 6 February 2015
Part of the Taylor River Reserve which runs right through Blenheim. We are staying less than a kilometre away. pic.twitter.com/ytn9Gyw8ji
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 6, 2015
Saturday, 7 February 2015
We are here (where it says "YOU ARE HERE"). pic.twitter.com/VRZfgKfZ58
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 6, 2015
At Monkey Bay, part of the much larger Cloudy Bay (in the background). Stunning spot. pic.twitter.com/KEEoFPDgT5
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 6, 2015
Bit blurry but here's Steve setting up the Monkey Bay selfie … pic.twitter.com/kmKOgIC8dr
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 7, 2015
Monkey Bay collage (Saturday). pic.twitter.com/s5CAGPMyPo
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 7, 2015
Wairau Bar collage (Saturday). pic.twitter.com/hdur0OPNPk
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 7, 2015
Sunday, 8 February 2015
Part of Riverside Park (Taylor River) in Blenheim on a beautiful Sunday morning. pic.twitter.com/zPIoCtbMU0
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 7, 2015
Table with a view. Waiting for our lunch at @RockFerryWines … pic.twitter.com/194uspeP6Q
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 8, 2015
@sjwpottery @RockFerryWines Why yes we have! Clever of you to notice. And this meal was just as good as the first one.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 8, 2015
Monday, 9 February 2015
🍴 Biggest decision of the day: where to have lunch? This is true most days … ☺
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 8, 2015
🍴 Had a pretty good lunch at Akbabas, a local Turkish restaurant. A brief chat with the owner determined that he is a Galatasaray fan … ⚽
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 9, 2015
The photographed and the photographer at Monkey Bay, which we have all to ourselves. Just as beautiful as last time. pic.twitter.com/KqyxKoZcB5
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 9, 2015
Tuesday, 10 February 2015
🚗 🌊 🐑 Spectacular drive this morning from Blenheim to Kaikoura. Mountains, ocean, sheep … and seals!
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 10, 2015
And here are the seals (part one). Look in the middle where you will see some pups in the "wading pool". pic.twitter.com/UsApS1MJmJ
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 10, 2015
Seals (part two). What looks like slugs on the rocks are actually seals! @susanjm says they are her spirit animal. pic.twitter.com/oJX7YAJG2v
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 10, 2015
Spent some time exploring the rocks and seaweed at the Kaikoura Peninsula today. pic.twitter.com/YCGWYZT1nD
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 10, 2015
Thursday, 12 February 2015
Primary Industries Minister Nathan Guy confirms he will declare an "adverse drought event" today for the east coast of the South Island.
— 1 NEWS (@ONENewsNZ) February 11, 2015
Drank a toast to Jennie (Lugano Motor Lodge in Blenheim) who kindly gifted us these sherry glasses. Perfect for fino! pic.twitter.com/AJb3WRTk0I
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 11, 2015
@KnowmarkTravel But still, thumbs up for cinnamon 🙂
— Célia Pedroso (@CeliaPedroso) February 12, 2015
Susan looking sadly at her empty dish after an excellent lunch (scallops niçoise) at @WaiparaHills w/ a dry Riesling. pic.twitter.com/YsLAWePkjK
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 12, 2015
And after lunch a stroll on a nearby, seemingly endless beach. This on Pegasus Bay, just north of Christchurch. pic.twitter.com/Au1sBFO1au
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 12, 2015
Toto, I've a feeling we're not in Ontario anymore. pic.twitter.com/TBckAr0rEz
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 12, 2015
Friday, 13 February 2015
🍴 🍷 Part of tonight's supper from @terraceedge, a small vineyard and olive grove here in the Waipara Valley. pic.twitter.com/cWs0inWPmT
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 13, 2015
Saturday, 14 February 2015
Back to Leithfield Beach after a nice lunch at @Waipara_Springs. No wading today as it is quite chilly … only 14° and no sunshine.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 14, 2015
Sunday, 15 February 2015
We've come to Christchurch for a bit of a walkabout (and lunch). Couldn't decide where to park until we saw this ☺ pic.twitter.com/hHn5kFhSoY
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 14, 2015
🍴 We've decided to eat at Regatta on Avon. The Avon is a lovely little river that runs through some of the worst quake-hit (2010/11) areas.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 15, 2015
Monday, 16 February 2015
☕ Elevenses at the Country Oven Bakery (just south of Amberley) once again for one of their delicious date scones. pic.twitter.com/4LvvUzb3xK
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 15, 2015
At Waikuku Beach after lunch. Banks Peninsula is faintly in the background. Bruno Gerussi would have loved it here. pic.twitter.com/U3g0NUYSFa
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 16, 2015
Tuesday, 17 February 2015
🚗 Beautiful drive from Amberley to Lewis Pass as we turn back north. Going to Nelson for four nights before returning to the North Island.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 16, 2015
🍴 Very nice vegetable quiche for lunch at The Rivers Cafe in Murchison. pic.twitter.com/MRds6gVyQU
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 17, 2015
Part of the fishing fleet in Nelson on a beautiful evening. pic.twitter.com/C8xKxJGieD
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 17, 2015
Wednesday, 18 February 2015
Fishing for snapper on Tahunanui Beach in Nelson. pic.twitter.com/bDMSPgdyZ3
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 18, 2015
More images from Tahunanui Beach. pic.twitter.com/Y7munZUHl1
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 18, 2015
Thursday, 19 February 2015
☕ Elevenses at Kai Waka in Motueka with some nice music from @iloveshawnlee in the background.
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 18, 2015
Lunch here 🍷 pic.twitter.com/dP2fzAavqR
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 19, 2015
🍴 This was a very nice companion to a really excellent pizza at @KahurangiWine. Staff was also tops. pic.twitter.com/YVTVtVqdxR
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 19, 2015
If, at a glance, you can see an ocean beach, some mountains, a vineyard and some sheep there's a good chance you are in New Zealand. 🌊🗻🍷🐑
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 19, 2015
Friday, 20 February 2015
On our way up. It's much steeper than it looks! pic.twitter.com/GeOKE8Z6Ej
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 19, 2015
On our way down (same spot). Great views at the top which is called (but is not) the "Centre of New Zealand". pic.twitter.com/bgCoyQKQZu
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 19, 2015
Found this beauty on Church Hill (Anglican Cathedral and garden in central Nelson) where we are relaxing after lunch. pic.twitter.com/CYSwxEOTel
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 20, 2015
Saturday, 21 February 2015
🚢 Our ride back to Wellington (the big one on the left!). Will miss the South Island, but looking forward to Welly. pic.twitter.com/021l0uXzMZ
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 20, 2015
Goodbye South Island! pic.twitter.com/sNam1YLHru
— Steve and Susan (@KnowmarkTravel) February 21, 2015