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“They are us” – what it means to me
It has been a very sad time here in Aotearoa, and it has had me, Anita, reflecting on the phrase “they are us” and what it means to me, to be a Kiwi/New Zealander. And since I have this platform I may as well…
Waimama Reserve, Whiritoa- Barefoot👣
I rediscovered Whiritoa which is on the Coromandel peninsula, a few years ago, when I met up with some old school friends, who also have two boys of a similar age and a bach there. It is a great place to visit with the…
Time⏳⌚…What’s that? And where can I find more of it?
This year I have re-joined the world of being a working parent, you know, the world where you earn actual money, have grown-up conversations with other adults and get recognition for doing a good job. I’m really enjoying it so far, and I am…
Looking for an adventurous roady? Then you can’t pass French Pass😉🌿🐟🤢👍
Hand’s up if you’ve ever been to French Pass? …I’m betting it’s not many! Remotely located in the Marlborough Sounds, top of the South Island, New Zealand. Turn off SH6, north of Rai Valley and buckle up for an epic ride! For about half…
Getting re-inspired while reminiscing – Waitewheta Hut
So I thought it was time we revisited this adventure, as it was so awesome! It’s definitely time another one was done. Check out our video below🖐🚶♀️🌿🏞👍 6 amazing mamas and 7 cool kids! Originally we had 10 kids coming but sickness, a sleepover…
Monkey🐵 see monkey🐒do. What kind of example are we setting for our kids?
It was a 4 hour drive home from Taranaki to Tauranga, with just my partner, myself and our 6 year old son in the car, SO… I decided to make the most of having this amount of time together to talk with my partner,…
Going bush and letting off steam
A nice relaxing stroll in the outdoors can be very therapeutic, but also a run or fast paced walk can really get your body and head sorted out quick smart. I was feeling flat, un motivated and quite grumpy one day (about week 3…
Cloudy ☁ with a Chance of Blissballs
Who doesn’t want to walk a trail called Peach Tree 🍑🌳 Track? Am I right? Enjoy this guest post written by my good friend and adventure buddy Stacey Walden, on her recent trip to Great Barrier Island, in the Hauraki Gulf, New Zealand😀👊🌳🚶♀️ Aotea (aka Great…
Oxfam trailwalker training- Leyland O’Brien to Hurunui Hut return
In March four of my friends are doing the Oxfam Trailwalker event as a team, from Edgecumbe to Ohope finishing in Whakatane. In total they will walk 50 kilometres, across farmland, beaches and forest, they anticipate this will take in excess of 12 hours. Myself…
Bush Ambience …& Cracking Thunder 😳
Summer walk wish list – Whataroa Falls – Check ✅ It was meant to be a beautiful summers day, so a friend and I organised to take the kids on the bush walk to Whataroa falls, located just 40 minutes out of Tauranga. The…
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