As I woke up this morning and bundled up in my puffy winter coat, hat, and gloves, my mind couldn't help but wander to a place far far away...with sunshine, adorable accents, and beaches galore. Think I'm talking about Australia? Close, but not quite. I'm talking about its next door neighbor, New Zealand!
New Zealand scenery http://www.aptouring.com/Destinations/new-zealand |
Fun Facts about New Zealand...
- The Lord of the Rings movies were filmed there
- Rugby is the most popular sport
- Since it's in the southern hemisphere, it has opposite seasons as the United States
- "Kiwi" is a name given to New Zealanders (and it is also the name of a fruit that grows on the island!)
- Taylor Swift traveled there earlier this year as part of her Red tour!
Taylor Swift enjoying the New Zealand scenery on her music tour http://www.disneydreaming.com/2013/12/02/taylor-swift-shows-off-photos-from-waiheke-island-new-zealand/ |
We might not be international country/pop stars, but who says we can't still enjoy a trip to the beautiful country! Here are a few things that are on my to-do list if I ever get the chance to go!
- Hiking through the mountains
- Kayaking through the lakes and rivers
- Attending the annual Pasifika Festival to celebrate the music, food, art, and dance of the Pacific Island communities.
An indigenous dance at the Pasifika Festival http://www.newzealand.com/us/event/pasifika-festival/ |
Happy travels! Or if you're like me, happy daydreaming ;)
-Lindsay
-Lindsay
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