Here are some of my favourite images from New Zealand, as well as a list of the things I miss the most from home.

Akaroa Harbour, Christchurch

Catlins State Forst Park, Southland

Lake Matheson, Westland

Lake Taupo

Cathedral Cove, Coromandel

My hubby, Steve, bungee jumping at Hanmer Springs

Kiwi, Orana Park Wildlife Reserve, Christchurch

New Zealand is a truly remarkable place, and I can honestly say I never really realised how remarkable it was until I left it for 2 years and went back.

Things I miss the most about NZ are:

Clean fresh air and starry nights

Rugby

Waterfalls

Houses that are called houses and not bungalows

Dairies (corner shops)

Boysenberry Icecream

The call of the Tui

Sausage rolls

Afghan biscuits

Keas

Maori pride

My family

Wide open spaces

The Haka

The atmosphere

Copeland's mince pies

Moro bars

Free local phonecalls

Feeling safe

Being there