2014 Happiest and challenges to accept.

5 months flew out of my windows thinking of New Zealand. I assumed that I had left a piece of my heart there. Above are friends which i met there.

Work started with new batches of students to brush up and prepare for SPM. It has been ages that i write about them. Every year i have new ones with some names to difficult to remember.

Looking busy in my class while I was teaching a difficult topic. 5 V 3 which i took over after the passing of the late Haza ari.

Late Haza ari and I were teachers in BK. A young and helpful mam . With his passing away, it left all of us a hole in the heart and questions. It was really sad that he died at such a tender age of 36.

As days rolled away, leaving me to appreciate people around. My cousin sister , too died at a young age due to lungs failure. She is younger than me. Then it struck me that life is really short.

Everyone meet Jacob, my grand nephew from my third sister. We are still very excited with me.

The new charmer yeah!

My Favourite Moments in NZ

1. Without doubt: Fox Glacier

 

 

This place gave me courage and strength.

2. Driving on a One Lane Bridge. It was extremely scary at the beginning.

3. Ice Cream.. with real fruits all over NZ

4. HooKer Valley... the walk

 

 

Three swing bridges to reach.

This picture tells the whole story.

5. Sleeping and living in a Campervan.

Even cooking is possible in tiny space. My simple lunch in Nelson.

My house, my space and my kitchen.

No tables so  make the best of the campervan.

6 Flowers and more flowers to see.

Epilogue: NZ is a surreal and unforgettable experience for me. At the beginning in NZ, it was bittersweet with jetlag and the coldness. I wasn't prepared for them but finally, I felt so sad in leaving . I suddenly discovered that this is the PLACE to be.

My Favourite Small Towns In NZ

Hanmer Springs: Hot Springs to soak in. Beautiful Redwood trees.

Geraldine. The breathtaking in the late afternoons.It gives me a closer views of the mountains and river gorges. A small town but worth every minute.

It is after breakfast . Ice cream from here to hit the road.

Nelson, much bigger then all the above mentioned towns.The beach is awesome with yummy yummy fresh seafood.

9  pm in Lake Wanaka.

Vast orchards. An interesting place to view.

A master piece to show in a small town. What do you think it is?

Must TRY and DO in NZ

1.NZ is two big islands. Plenty of beautiful places to get your feet wet .

2. Staying in a campervan with kitchen too. Having my lunch in the rain.This is the cheapest way to travel there saving money.

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Trying all the local products. Sweet cherries ready to go.

 

Shopped a lot here. The prices are reasonable and even discount for fuel.

 

 

4. Winter Garden in Auckland.

 

 5.I am the QUEEN of the road.

6. Lots of beautiful views.

 

7. Lake Taupo .

Self Catering trip in NZ

Observe that I brought along my whole house from rice cooker, bowls, plates , kuali and lots of paste to cool in NZ.

Cooked 3 meals in a day. I cooked more and ate healthy food compared to Malaysia.

A bit of Fried Rice and eggs as protein.

Coffee and cereal for breakfast.

Bread fresh from the oven for breakfast, lunch to dinner,

I found it but be prepared, the salmon is so fresh so is the price.

Yes.... yummy.

A simple meal every day.

Now that is a special fish : Monk Fish just the fillet which I grilled with stir fried purple Asparagus.Yes... I tried it. Very sweet.

Packed food in a park.

Malaysian food: Maggi Mee to go .

A real Japanese meal given by my friend in Wellington.

My fave: broccoli and fresh mushrooms.

Last Part: Hamner Spring to Christchurch

Hungry ducks.

A must try.. Caramel Slice here.

She is weaving Merino wool using just a simple machine.

My cabin in Christchurch .. very small and friendly neighbours.

Found a good outlet to buy thermal stuff.

Without fail, the Botanic Gardens at the corner of Hagley Park. This spectacular garden has 250 varieties of roses. seriously all kinds that you can think of.

 

The sweetest smell of the rose >>..................

Yellow and pink roses.

 

Next... punting on the Avon River was cool and easy. I just sat and enjoyed the ride.

 

Sat on the tram.

 

From South America. Name... forgotten. Very deep blue.

Saying goodbye to NZ. I must return in 2014 so much more to see, try and go gila all over again. Life is just too short to stay at home.