Monthly Archives: April 2014
98th Ronde Van Vlaanderen
Just after 6am in Brugge. 8am. And the square was full of too many people by the time the sign on began. Topsport Vlaanderen, the first team to sign on. I'm super excited to have a new Canadian riding on a pro team. Last year I saw Antoine Duchesne (below with … Continue reading
Kiwi cuisine
Have you ever been to a restaurant that specialized in kiwi food? Ok, maybe you've been somewhere that's served New Zealand lamb, but a full menu dedicated to kiwi cuisine? I doubt it. And here's why: the 4 food groups of New Zealand. 1: Meat flavored chips. 2: Tongue 3: Ham (and … Continue reading
The rest of the South Island, New Zealand
At this point, we bid farewell to Corentin. With a one year visa, he had the freedom to travel slower than those of us with the standard 90 day visas. Five of us rented a tightly packed car and headed to the southern tip of the South Island. The Catlins Beaches, lighthouses, tree climbing, … Continue reading
South Island’s west coast, New Zealand
There were two reasons why I loved the South Island as much as I did: it's basically one huge playground in terms of outdoor fun and I got to share it all with my three steady travel companions, Angela, Corentin, and Guillaume. Queen Charlotte Trek Hiking and camping 71 kilometers in only mildy rainy … Continue reading