Kia Ora: New Zealand Day 2 (Greymouth)

We began our road trip with Magic Bus and I would say they did a really good job with the planning.
Everything was pretty well-paced and we had a weirdly funny driver- cum- guide.
He speaks with an accent he came out with himself and he introduced himself everyday as Maaaaa--aaark.

Our daily morning routine..

A really good idea to bring these on a backpacking trip- What beats a nice warm breakfast on a cold morning?

Day 2: Greymouth

We took the Tranzalpine to travel from Christchurch to Greymouth.
It was named as one of the world’s great scenic rail journeys and no doubt it is. 

The four and a half our journey takes us across the Canterbury Plains and farmland then continuing on through spectacular gorges and river valleys of the Waimakariri River.
We had to switch to a bus half way through the trip cos there was some track reconstruction- The problem we face because everything is so unpredictable with nature. 

Our activities keep changing when there is any changes in the weather.

The view is amazing. The photos doesn't do the place justice..
The photos in my SD card looks repetitive cos we just cannot help snapping away.

The train climbs into the Southern Alps stopping at Arthur’s Pass Village for some fresh alpine air before heading down through beech rainforests to the West Coast town of Greymouth.
And if you notice the transformation, the scenery changes from the lush green forests to a sea of blue as we travel downwards :)

Our home for the day at Noahs Ark. 

This has got to be my favourite accommodation- each room cutely themed and decorated :)

We got ourselves the Moomoo room!

We took a little tour around the neighbourhood and I am always awed by the scenery we are surrounded by everyday.

Did our first cooking today!

Ending the post with a picture of the cutest dog ever!

Kia Ora: New Zealand Day 1 (Christchurch)

WE ARE BACK!

Just one day and I am already missing New Zealand and the company of my dearest boy.
I am so excited to blog it down cos it's like bringing me through the whole trip all over again :)
But the first thing I saw today was the BOMB in my credit card bill

Fun comes with a price to pay.
Haha but heck la! It was one of my best trip so far! :))

Need to have our favourite first before boarding.
Variety at T1 is P-A-T-H-E-T-I-C :(

Never like plane food.

Cookie & Elmo sneaked onto our flight too. Heehee

After 7+ hours, we were finally in Sydney!

Bias or what? 

Haha the sky in New Zealand is just more blue and the land more green

First Stop: Christchurch

We were arranged to stay in YMCA Christchurch.

Pretty excited at first cos it was my second time backpacking and first time staying in hostel.

Luckily WC insisted on booking a double room throughout the trip. 

He already expected me to whine and complain and not able to take the condition of a hostel otherwise I dunno how I can survive sharing room with 8 other people walking in and out of the room! hahaha.

Actually it wasn't that bad but I wasn't expecting my first room to be like that.
And this already costs us about $100 a night.

Christchurch is the largest city of the South Island. Since we only have half a day there, we just did some exploring around the city.

Check out the Re-start Mall but maybe cos it was already 4 when we were there, the place was rather quiet for a city.

Love how the mall is made up of colourful shipping containers which give the place a immediate mood uplift following the earthquake in 2010.

Headed to the supermarket to stock up on some necessities.

No.. we didn't buy these but it was my first time seeing such colourful broccoli.

"Hmm.. how do we self check-out?"

 

The road was really quiet by 6. There weren't many choices for dinner so we headed to this restaurant called Pegasus Arms that the hostel's staff recommended us.

Our first meal of the day

Had a nice dinner to end off the day with good ambiance and food:)

 

Heading to Greymouth on Day 2 of our road trip- this has got to be my favourite part of the South Island! :)

No more Monday Blues!

No more Monday Blues cos I finally met up with danjakk after endless failed attempts!

Miss the bestie and my girls much :( The previous meetup was called off half of us reported sick. haha.
Can't wait to see them all after all our holiday trips!

We settled for a Monday lunch date today and lunch was done @ Sushi Tei. 

A picture with Van before lunch. Kope this from her facebook cos I can't decorate a picture for nuts. 

♥♥♥

As usual, we over ordered. Hahahaha. 

I am a sucker for fried food :(

We were so full that we both skipped dinner. It's past 12 midnite now and I am still not feeling hungry!

Love shopping with Van cos we always make our random shopping buys look useful. LOL.
Like how she psychoed me to think that my $16.90 pretty socks was a good buy to keep my feet warm at night.
Our motto: "You never know when you will need it!" Heehee.

The usual girly talk and shopping for some props for her pre- wedding shoots.
So excited for her wedding! :D

Headed down to Chinatown after that cos I need to change my currencies for my trip.
Van came along and we did the most random thing- Foot reflexology!
Shiokadoodoo~~
It was the first time she tried after our previous trip to China and I am glad she's loving it.
Heehee so it means I will have a foot reflex partner next time I wanna do it!
We were having a good time discussing our her hens night and her bridezilla- wannabe- joke while enduring the pain on our feet. 

Anyways, Van wadsapp me this picture with a really funny text when she got home. 

"Crap it's my 7th cervical that's pain! Is it cos I took jab?" 
We just love to scare ourselves! HAHAHHAHA.

I am already excited about our next meet up cos I am going to meet Rania, my invisible friend that she has always been telling me about! :)

Ending off the post with a picture of our pretty feet at the foot reflexology parlour.
Ciao!