So we are back with alphabet dating eventually… we’ve taken some time off because I had a broken hand, then we went on holiday, then we’ve been busy working and skiing on days off blah blah blah. But I’m determined to get to Z while we’re still in New Zealand even if Joes less than enthusiastic these days!
G is for getting away! Well G was meant to be for Ghost walk 👻, but Joe got scared. Then it was meant to be for gondola but we decided that was a bit boring! So the sun is out and we’re on days off and we’ve decided to go on a spontaneous get away!
The destination we’ve decided on is Kaikoura we’ve been here once before and really loved it! Plus the drive is stunning and the weather is delicious!
We had a browse for places to stay the night before and stumbled upon Wacky Stays and this colonial wagon! It was within our budget and looked super cute so we booked it and got our things packed up in the car! When we arrived we headed to the pub for a few drinks and a chill, the weather was amazing and it really was starting to feel like summer! Damn it feels so good to get away!
We then headed to check out our little wagon! And we were not disappointed! We were treated but the owner and shown all around the facilities! The wagon came with a fully prepared outdoor kitchen and outdoor bath! To top it off the inside of the wagon was a little bit of luxury and so cosy!
On the property was also a little farm right in our garden so so so cute! I seriously could’ve lived here forever. We had a quick freshen up before heading into town for dinner! We had a few problems with dinner as everywhere Joe had researched for good seafood was fully booked so we ate at groupers garage! We’ve been there before and knew we liked it and even managed to polish off a few bottles of wine before heading back for more wine in our outdoor kitchen! We had a relatively early night as this weekend was all about relaxing!!! The next day we got up and checked out the farm animals, the highlight def being 5 piglets I wanted to take them home with me! Joe kept picking them up and making them squeal!
After chasing around after piglets like a pair of kids we utilised the beautiful kitchen and Joe cooked me a lovely breakfast of scrambled eggs on toast!
Check our the toaster! Pretty damn cool! We checked out pretty sad that we weren’t staying another night and drove down to the seal colony. Unlike last time we were here when we were tripping over seals- we hardly saw any!! But we still had a nice walk and chill! Sea air really is good for your soul!
Before driving home we made sure Joe got his seafood platter at the pier! We had a lovely lunch right by the sea although we both still prefer Conwy Mussels!!
Do we really have to go back to work? Hopefully there will be a lot more alphabet dating updates now, we already have plans for next week! And we both enjoyed/needed this weekend away!
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