A Very Merry Kiwi Easter... what the hell did I do while you all were enjoying your ham and cupcakes?!

Well.... I suppose to be technical, the rest of you Americans were probably enjoying a typical Saturday while I greeted the Easter Festivities on a not so bright Sunday morning. But anyway, for us, Easter was broken up between two days. As Saturday was predicted to be 25C and gorgeous, while Sunday was going to be stormy and cold.

So we took advantage of the sun and went out to a lovely lunch. We went to a place called French Farms. It was so European looking with its tall wooden structure and high terraces with ivy trailing all around. We sat outside and started our lunch right - with a good bottle of Chardonnay! And after some prodding from Eckhard, I reluctantly ordered the Akaroa salmon and vegetables instead of the typical fatty burger and fries (that he ordered).

And I'm so glad I did. It was the best fish I've ever had in my life. The Akaroa salmon is one of the towns most famous exports. People in England pay 80 - 100 for the dish. And I learned that it's even over-night shipped to high rolling restaurants in New York. It's a Major delicacy because it's so tender and moist. And I can now understand why it can be so expensive.

After a nice meal we went down town to a very full Akaroa. Tons of Kiwis and camper vans lined the small streets. It was difficult to move around, but it was interesting to see some of the little craft fairs that were set up for the week-end. We stumbled onto a auction for old furniture, but soon decided that neither of us needed a love seat soaked in cat urine; so we for coffees on the beach instead!

Easter Sunday rolled around with the winds and heavy rain, it also allowed us to see the Easter shopping list that we never got around to getting. Things like dyes for the eggs, and ingredients for my beloved cupcakes were a thing of fantasy. But that didn't stop us from having a great day! We hard boiled eggs, and dyed them in beat root. Haha, witch turned the eggs a whole 2 shades darker brown! When they were done we had an awesome brunch with our beat-boiled eggs, olive bread, and bAcOn! After we recovered from our delightful food comas I made muffins (I know, Courtney...not the same as cupcakes, but just as tasty!) :) We spent the day in our pajamas watching movies. The whole afternoon was full of relaxation and good food.... just the ticket for two hard working farmers!

I did get to talk to my family on their Easter, and of course, it brought me back to the incredible smells of the typical Easter fest lining the walls of Nana's kitchen and the good company and drinks that I couldn't partake in. But like all holidays, they help you to be grateful for what you do have. I am really grateful that not only do I have a crazy bunch of nutters at home but also for the new Nuts here in New Zealand. Especially the one I'm living with now... almost as funny as I am. This Easter although nontraditional, has defiantly been one of the most memorable!

Hope eveyone's day was at least half as good as mine!

Until next time,
Your favorite Spazzy American-Kiwi <3