It’s good to be home. I suppose that’s why we need
to travel sometimes, so that we can learn to appreciate home all over again.
I just got back from the Kiwiland, which in fact is
home for me too since my family is there. But every time I return, I am still surprised
at the breathtaking scenery. It’s unbelievably paradise-like.
Everything is suspiciously picture perfect - the sun, the sea,
and the sheep. Ok, I’ve probably heard hundreds of sheep jokes already, but
they do resemble fluffy stuffed animals when they are not moving. I can’t
really blame the Kiwis for liking them! :p
Apart from all the lunches and dinners with family
and friends – the way Chinese connect to each other, I had a weekend trip on
Waiheke Island, 45 minutes from Auckland by ferry and famous for its vineyards.
Naturally I visited a winery and tasted the
delicious wine. I also went to a flea market, sat in the sun at an outdoor
café, ate too much ice cream, and had a walk on the beautiful beach. And on top
of all that, there happened to be a jazz festival going on that weekend. So I
went to 2 gigs and was very impressed with the Kiwi bands.
Yup, lucky lucky me indeed. From what my family and
friends told me, I was extremely lucky with the weather as well. They had a
crappy, cold and rainy summer before I arrived, but it was sunny and warm
almost every day when I was there. Ha!
But now, unfortunately, I have my newly acquired 2
kilos to deal with. I’ve been keeping a safe distance from the weighing scale
since I got back. I wonder when I will have enough courage. But then again, I
really have to try those 6 different flavors of Whittaker’s chocolate bars that
I brought back. Hmmmm, what a dilemma! :(
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