South Island | Elin Härkönens blogg

Okay, I want to apologize for not being so impressed by New Zealand. It have definitely changed NOW! South Island gave me a totally different impression.

I'm amazed by the beautiful nature. The GIANT mountains, the contrasts in the landscape (mountains, to trees, to fields to beaches.....) and the weather!

STUNNING!✨

I think the weather has a huge influence. We had bad luck with the weather on north island, so that's one big factor why I didn't like it as much.

Anyway, I love this place. It's almost overwhelming. So much to absorb and take in. I feel so tiny in the car driving around with the massive surroundings.

We arrived with the ferry from Wellington to Picton yesterday (Wednesday) and had a relaxing afternoon walking around in both Picton and Richmond where we are staying for 2 nights.

So nice with sunshine (I've missed it!) and it feels like holiday for real now. We are staying in the cutest place, a B&B in old style... Makes me think of Granni💕

Just look at this👌

💚 Btw I ate The BEST thaifood ever yesterday (yes I actually think It's better than all the times I've been to Thailand, believe it or not!) Lemongrass in Richmond!!

It doesn't look like much from the outside and both mum and I didn't really feel like going in there, but as soon as we opened The door the impression changed. Everything on the tables looked AMAZING. And they were full booked, but we were lucky and got a table outside anyway!

💚 Starters😍 White fish with hommenade (secret) coconut chilli curry sauce..... We are still talking about The delicious food we ate.. And consider to go back there for dinner tonight again...

haha we'll see.. But if I know us right we will end Up there😂