Showing posts with label family travels. Show all posts
Showing posts with label family travels. Show all posts

Friday, 9 March 2012

one last day....

Well, we are home now and the weather here has been spectacular ever since....not a drop of rain!!!
We caught the crazy early flight back and then straight back into Mullum life and work. I just wanted to share some photos of our last day at Brick Bay Wines & Sculpture Trail where art and wine entwine....

It was stunning!!!! Wander the clearly marked pathways to experience an ever-changing exhibition of around 45 sculptures by leading New Zealand artists on the 2km trail. The sculptures are framed by towering native trees, heaps of birdlife and overlooking the Brick Bay Vineyard.....not to be missed if you are in the Warkworth/Snells Beach area.
Step Lightly
Matthew 12:12 cup 2011 (and an extra big Aussie)

Wairuaatua

The Blue Trees

Awaiting Transportation

Nest (Fall of Grace) 
Flotsam


Kauri Tree native forest 

and landing at the Gold Coast airport.....

It was so nice to have a little trip away so thanks so much to my patient customers....all orders will be posted out Monday morning!!!

I have just received boxes and boxes of natural undyed pure wool in 8, 12, 16plys  and mohair, so if you have started to plan your winter knitting/crocheting projects and are in need of hand painted wool let me know your colour preferences or choose from the selection on my website...

Do you love to get away or are you more of a homebody? I am actually a mixture of both. I LOVE staying home but as I am getting older I also LOVE to get away and explore this amazing place we live.

Have a great weekend xox Jo




Monday, 5 March 2012

another day on the tour bus in NZ....

We are fitting 2 days sightseeing into everyday as I want to see as much as I can in the very short time we are here....I am being a bit militant about it and we are joking we are on the tourist bus!!!
We are really lucky with the clear blue skies but must admit the water temperature is a little cooler than what we are used to back home.....not that I would know! Any one that knows me, knows I am not a swimmer. I love the water and love being near it but don't have to be 'in it'....In my next life I plan on being one of those old ladies that swim everyday at the beach all year round....I will let you know...ha!! 

Leigh 



can't come to NZ without a photo of our favourite woolly creature 

another beautiful beach



Tawharanui Regional Park

Chocolate Brown Chocolatiere at Warkworth

cute tips truck

"Red Barn Antiques" and retro shop

"Rummage" at Matakana

love birds

"Scotts Landing"

My new favourite mag....found at Rummage for some light reading at Scotts Landing

More Scotts Landing

me swimming....well me in the water.




my circus girl

Just a day to go so I will be back soon with the last of our New Zealand trip photos.

Have you been to New Zealand? What is your favourite place? Would love to know for my next trip.

xox Jo

Sunday, 4 March 2012

exploring and sightseeing Auckland and heading North...

We really are having the best time over in New Zealand....the weather has been lovely and we have not stopped for a minute....so here are just a few photos before we sit down for a feast of curries....


We actually came over here for Justin's sister's wedding.





next day we headed off to the Parnell Farmers Market.


but we were actually looking for La Cigale French Market at Parnell.



Auckland Harbour Bridge

Coatesville Market lunch

I love old sheds

Red Beach 

The view outside our bedroom at Snells Beach.

Be back soon...hope life is good for you too!!

xox Jo