Wandering around Wonderful Wan Chai

Posted on April 21, 2012 by littlekiwi83

Please can I have some food!

I have only spent a maximum of two days at a time in Wan Chai (an area of Hong Kong) when I was flying for Air New Zealand. We would land into Hong Kong early in the morning and once we arrived at the hotel, most crew would go straight to bed. Not me, time was of the essence! I would go for breakfast at the hotel which was a smorgasbord for not only the taste buds but the eyes. Once sufficiently full I would grab my camera and I would be off for the day, allowing myself to get lost amongst the hustle and bustle of the busy streets. The markets being my favourite place of all.

The Hong Kong Star Ferry is also a must do when in the area. Popular with both tourists and locals they run frequently between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. It is quite the experience once you are on one of the ferries and crossing the VERY busy Victoria Harbour.

A walk through my hood

Posted on April 21, 2012 by littlekiwi83

Some days I love nothing more than to go for a walk around the neighbourhood (when home in New Zealand) that neighbourhood being Westmere in Auckland. There are lots of little streets to wind my way through along with the park where you will meet plenty of locals walking their beloved four-legged friends on any given day of the week. Also within walking distance of home is (in my opinion) Auckland’s best Butcher the Westmere Butchery and loads of great little café’s that one can stumble into if a wee break is needed such as the Little Grocer which is literally only two blocks away and perfect place to get the morning news paper and a great coffee.

Simply a few photos from a one hour walk around home, there is always something interesting to catch the eye.

Moorea

Posted on April 20, 2012 by littlekiwi83

I was looking though iPhoto today and realised I have loads of photos from places that we visited before I started this blog. So in-between current posts I will also do some posts on earlier travels. Which takes us to Moorea in French Polynesia, while Dave was doing some relief work on a boat that was based in Tahiti I jumped on a plane and went to visit him for a long weekend. Soon after arriving we were on a Ferry making our way for the beautiful Island of Moorea.

Back to Tahiti for one last night, and a BBQ with a twist.

Carnival in Dominica

Posted on April 18, 2012 by littlekiwi83

After leaving Bolo’s the next stop was a town called Calibishie for a few more drinks and to meet a friend or two of Rick and Alicia’s. As we drove into the town the streets were alive with people in colourful outfits and lots of loud music. The town of Calibishie was celebrating Carnival.

After walking with the marching parade for a we while we came to a friend of Rick and Alicia’s. Miss Helen, who was getting her Grill ready to get some Jerk Chicken on the go to sell to the passers-by. A lovely lady with a warm heart and plenty of laughs to be had with.

The sun was beginning to set and it was time to head back to the Cabana to get ready for one last dinner at Pagua Bay Bar and Grill.

Bolo’s… The BEST Fish Tacos in Dominica!

Posted on April 10, 2012 by littlekiwi83

On our last full day in Dominica, we headed up the hill as usual in our ever faithful JR Pajero to Pagua Bay Bar and Grill for our Breakfast and Bloody Mary’s along with a Mojito for the road. After enjoying our food and beverage while overlooking the beautiful Pagua Bay and chatting away with Alicia we decided we would drive towards the northern part of the island and later on in the afternoon meet both Rick and Alicia at a little place called Bolo’s in Anse De Mai for a few drinks, some laughs and of course Bolo’s famous fish Tacos. Each day after Breakfast Alicia would give us a chilli bin full of ice and some brews, not to mention a couple of waters also.

So around 3pm after stopping in at a few of the bays and beaches we met at Bolo’s and the fun began. The girls had wine and the boys, well they were on the Rum with beer chasers in-between! I did at least have a taste and I would have to say that it is a force not to be reckoned with!

Bolos is situated in a little fishing port so there was plenty going on for a sunny Saturday afternoon.

These boys were a little shy when it came to having their photo taken but they eventual came too. And then there were others who wanted their photo taken again and again and again!

This chap loved having his photo taken!

Taco Time!

Bolo's Famous Fish Tacos for a steal at just 5EC

After a couple of these each and a few more wines Dave and I were introduced to the game of Dominoes. It was girls vs boys with the girls being the winners of course, but fun was had by all.