Saturday, 13 June 2020

New Zealand 1 – Coronavirus 0

Bravo to New Zealand! First country with confirmed COVID-19 cases of above 1,000 to completely clear all cases within the country. Well done to the leadership of NZ under their Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern. You rock Madam! It is times of crisis like these where true leadership shows. Can’t say much about some other national leaders though… (the names that come to mind ...Trump, Bolsonaro). God help their countries.

Here’s to remembering the fun family times we had in NZ in December 2018. When will we meet again?


One Tree Hill, Auckland, New Zealand – Where’s the one tree? I dunno! I can only see that humongous ‘lightning rod’ poking at the sky. What’s it supposed to do? Is it some secret device to open up a portal or a wormhole in the sky to another dimension?? (That’s the result of watching too many movies… For example, Ghostbusters and Avengers…)


The Kids! (Photo compliments of Kim) …That’s Dad’s Whatsapp Profile Picture. The only grandchild missing from this photo, is Stacey


Kim and Anu at One Tree Hill


Hazel stopping for a rest… It ain’t such a long walk, is it?


Jayden & Papa


Anu at the Obelisk – it’s a monument to the Maoris


Kong-kong (Grandpa) trying to keep up with the kids


Naked sheep at One Tree Hill, Auckland, NZ




Views of Auckland from One Tree Hill


This ain’t One Tree Hill – This is inside Auckland Zoo


Here’re the kids at the zoo

Not all is good in NZ though. The 2.5 months’ lockdown over the pandemic closed down many restaurants, some for good. One of those affected is the restaurant where Daniel (Kim’s husband) works as Head Chef. I hope they reopen soon.


Here’s the time we had dinner at Hinge & Co Restaurant in 2018 – In the kitchen, you can catch a glimpse of Daniel


Hinge & Co Restaurant, Clevedon, NZ - (It’s on the outskirts, east of Auckland city). Let’s see, it’s on North Road going towards Maraetai, exactly 4.7km to the north of Clevedon’s central roundabout (the power of Google Maps!)


Stop it boys! Everyone can have a go. Alas, boys will be boys… Hope we meet again soon!

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