New Zealand Memories Random things caught my eye in my travels through New Zealand. Lighting fixture. Flags. I noticed some aesthetically pleasing designs which will inspire me at home for projects. The unfurling frond of the fern is a constant motif in New Zealand....
Month: January 2013
Aotearoa
Aotearoa - The Land of the Long White Cloud The Maori word for New Zealand is Aotearoa. It means "the land of the long white cloud" and that is exactly what I experienced. Even on a sunny day on the beach, the clouds were ever-present. This is the famous Piha beach,...
Wildlife in New Zealand
Wildlife in New Zealand - Animals and Plants Birds! Penguins! We headed for the shore in the evening, when the penguins were coming out of the water to bed down for the night. Because they are adapted for cold weather, they...
New Zealand through Food
New Zealand as Experienced through Food This is a fertile land, and the animals often free-range, so create high quality food. I was blown away at the orange color of the egg yolks! By the time I thought to take a picture, I found these and they are not even as dark...