Tag Archives: New Zealand

Rain Day … Sort Of

Posted on February 12, 2026 by If It Was Today

Into every life a little rain must fall. Even in New Zealand. We did get rain today, it was just a sprinkle here and there, but it still wasn’t an inviting day to head outside. So we decided to have … Continue reading →

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The Best Laid Plans…

Posted on February 11, 2026 by If It Was Today

Last year we stopped in Waihi and made the short drive to Waihi Beach for the afternoon. We found the perfect spot to set up our beach chairs, read our books, watch the sea, and listen to the crashing surf. … Continue reading →

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Serendipity

Posted on February 10, 2026 by If It Was Today

We checked out of our hotel in Ohope today and drove to Waihi Beach. Another day, another beach! We really only have one complaint about our stay in Ohope. We should have stayed longer. Much longer. Next time, we will. … Continue reading →

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Ohope Beach

Posted on February 9, 2026 by If It Was Today

Another day in paradise! No need for more pictures or words, so I’ll close this post here!. Just kidding. Of course I’m going to post more. All of the places that we’ve stayed in have coffee in the room, but … Continue reading →

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And a Slow Finish…

Posted on February 8, 2026 by If It Was Today

The day had a slow start, and it finished the same way. As the day was winding down, we headed down to the beach with our beach chairs and our books for a quiet end of the day. But I’m … Continue reading →

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A Slow Start

Posted on February 7, 2026 by If It Was Today

At home, we like to have a slow start to our day, enjoying a latte as we work through our morning puzzles. When we travel, we usually need to get going a little faster than we’d like. But sometimes we … Continue reading →

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We’ve Arrived

Posted on February 7, 2026 by If It Was Today

We were sitting on the deck this afternoon, listening to the ocean and enjoying beer and a glass of wine when Jan turned to me and said “now we’ve really arrived in New Zealand. I’ve enjoyed everything we’ve done so … Continue reading →

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Rotorua

Posted on February 6, 2026 by If It Was Today

Walking back from dinner last night, we were treated to a lovely sunset. It was a good omen for today’s visit to the thermal parks around Rotorua. Last year we visited the Craters of the Moon, just north of Taupo. … Continue reading →

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Travel Day

Posted on February 5, 2026 by If It Was Today

This morning, on my daily trip to pick up lattes, one of the people in the queue said “bit chilly this morning, isn’t it”. I looked at him for a moment, hesitated, and then said “we’re visiting from Canada…”. To … Continue reading →

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Art Deco

Posted on February 4, 2026 by If It Was Today

After dinner last night, we went for a stroll along The Marine Parade, the main road along the Napier water front. Yesterday was the 95th anniversary of the earthquake that destroyed Napier on February 3rd, 1931. The space between the … Continue reading →

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