My Bangs by Ruby Blaine Roberts I’ve wanted bangs for my whole life because I want to look like Matilda from the Roald Dahl movie. So, my Aunt Holly put some of my hair over my eyes and cut that hair into bangs! She’s calls it a fringe because she’s a Kiwi. I love them so much and my mom says that I look like her when she was little. Everybody loves them! Someday soon I’m going to have a short bob just like Matilda! Last night after my bath Gran let me b...

ABOUT THE WEDDING by Ruby I loved climbing the rock wall with Mae! I liked Suni! I loved the chicken burger! I loved meeting Billie!! I loved swimming!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!........

Everything by Ruby Candies All over New Zealand I’ve tried different candies like squiggles, tim tams, chupa chups, and hokey pokey ice cream. Friends In Blenheim I went to my room and I made a friend dog named Effie. She’s so cute! I have a kiwi stuffy backpack that is my friend too. When I dress him up in silas’ sunnies and jandals (flip flops) I call him Coolex. Food Food is yummy in New Zealand. Like twisties, burger rings, fish n chips, and meat...

Food in NZ is Great! By Silas We’re in Blenheim. We went to a Turkish restaurant for dinner. It was so good because well, I got to try foods I’ve never had before! Like Turkish delight (don’t eat too much or you’ll be taken over by the White Witch), doner kebabs, and baklava. The service was so quick! I felt like I just sat down and boom our food was there.

We drove north of Christchurch through the Waipara region recently getting known for their wines. Of course we stopped at a winery for a tasting. Delightful to chat with the owner and learn about the region. Traveling with a baby who hates the car means lots of little stops along the way which has been fun for the kids. So many great picnic spots by lakes or the ocean. Often a bird reserve or a bit of Maori history to learn about on signs. The kids are looking m...