Today was our last full day, (for now), in Kurow. We enjoyed again what has become our daily routine. Getting up around 8am, getting dressed, having tea or a 'flat white' then cereal, toast or whatever. (A 'flat white' is what the Kiwi's call their coffee because of how they make it. Sort of a cross between a capuccino and a regular coffee. It's very good!!) Steve & Fenella's children go off to school...we have another tea/coffee and then get out to th...

Here we are in the Waitaki region of New Zealand and the photo on the cover of this blog is the view outside our bedroom window. Of course it changes somewhat as the light of the day changes...but it always beautiful. Sometimes it reminds me of the mountains in Palm Springs. Anyway, here we are at the Sublime Wines vineyard staying with Steve & Fenella and their children Madeleine and Cassidayhe. The dogs, the chickens, the horse and whatever else happens...

Hello again! Sorry for the lengthy silence but we'e been out of internet contact and on the move again. So much to catch up on...all good!! After leaving Maggie's in Masterton we took the ferry from Wellington over to Picton. Our crossing was smooth but cloudy & raining much of the journey so the scenery wasn't as dramatic as it might have been. Still beautiful, though! Upon arriving in Picton, we were met by our next Helpx hosts, Lyn & Trevor. The...

Good morning, It's Sunday morning here and we had a nice lie in. As we were making breakfast we heard about the earthquake in Chile and the possible Tsunami's in/around the Pacific basin...including New Zealand. I wanted to let you know we're fine and quite far from the coast. In fact, the sea is over an hours drive away and on the other side on some very big hills/small mountains. I hope any of our friends & family who may be travelling are also safe! ...

Another day in the vineyard spent putting on the nets. We were up & out a little after 8a this morning in an effort to beat the heat. (I think it's been near 90 the last 2 days.). After 4.5 hours or so, we're nearly there. However, while doing this we're seeting quite a few birds getting in & underneath. In the afternoon, we went to help one of Maggie's friends. Nicik, has a smaller vineyard and smaller nets which made the job much easier. Our rewa...