After spending much time in central Auckland, I have always wanted to travel to the more rural and suburban parts of the area. And after doing so, I was really in awe of the places I've went to and on top of that, they would make great running spots! Here are a couple of places I would recommend going if you want a good run or just a change in scenery. One Tree Hill (Cornwall Park) By far, this is my favorite park. In terms of running, it is very hilly but worth it if you want to get a good workout in. However, the reason why I love this place so much is because of the sheeps. Yes, there are hundreds of sheeps roaming around with two farmers that oversee them. The cool part is that the sheeps are gated off throughout the park however, you are allowed to go through these gates and get a close view of them. They are so majestic and are very docile when you walk near them. But there is one downside....If you do end up wanting to check out the sheep, be prepared for the sheep poop. I am not exaggerating when I say there is sheep poop everywhere once you go through the gates. It was worth it in the end though! Orakei Basin This place isn't your typical tourist spot but it made for a great running path. After taking a bus ride to Orakei Basin, this place was really peaceful and in a quiet neighborhood area. The path circled the basin and majority of it was flat making it an enjoyable run. After running, there is a place nearby called Orakei Bay Village that makes for a great shopping destination. Majority of the stores there are local and they had great restaurants such as Bird on a Wire! Orewa Beach & Park My friends and I took a trip in hopes of seeing the Red Beach. However, after much google mapping, we have concluded that the Red Beach is not a beach but what the area is called. However, all was not lost. We ended up going to Orewa beach and walking along the park that was there. This place was very flat and long making it a great place to do endurance running. The downside is that it takes about an hour and a half to get there by bus. Even if things didn't go our way that day, we had so much fun being together, dipping our feet into the cold water and relaxing! With that, these are some places that I will never forget going! But the adventures don't end there. In the next coming weeks, I'll be traveling to Paihia, Kerikeri and Wellington before finals begin. And I know its crazy to do some traveling before finals but I have prepared far in advance. Exams are in a little over two weeks or so and I have made study guides already. All that I need to do is go over the content day by day and I'll be more than ready to ace the exams!!
Cheers! Melissa
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Hey Guys! Currently, it is assignment season! For a lot of my friends, everyone has essays due this week as well as next week. For me, I have two projects that are due pretty soon and I've been working relentlessly to get them done. Remember to always get a head start on the projects so you can hammer out all the questions you have with your professor. For my finance class, I have never seen 20 people come up to the professor after lecture to ask questions about the project. While it is difficult, I was fortunate enough to get help from my lecturer beforehand as well as discuss any problems with my friends so we could help understand the content. Anyways, despite being busy with academics, I wanted to put up a list of some food places/food that you should definitely try while your here or to bring back home. 1. Pic's Peanut Butter: Made in Nelson, NZ this peanut butter just melted in my mouth. You can find this at any Countdown or major supermarket chain and is one of the most popular peanut butters. 2. Remarkable's Fudge: The only storefront is located in Queenstown. However, they do ship all throughout NZ if you wanted to order them online. By far, there fudge isn't overly sweet but there's something about the taste and texture that leaves you coming back for more. My favorite would be birthday cake and oreo fudge! 3. Hogarth Chocolate: If you are looking to buy chocolate, the brand to check out is Hogarth. These chocolates are really addicting and my personal favorite would be the Milk Hazelnut chocolate. If you look on their packaging, some of these chocolates like my favorite have little stickers that say this chocolate has been awarded for best chocolate which was one of the reasons I bought it. It did not fail my expectations whatsoever. 4. Copper Kettle Chips (Sea Salt & Black Truffle): Who doesn't love truffle? These chips are delicious yet decently priced for $4.50. Usually, it takes me about 3-4 days to go through a bag. Restaurants to Go to with Friends
1. Best Indian Food: 1947 Eatery: I would try the lamb and add some naan to it. It was my first time trying authentic Indian food there and I absolutely loved it. 2. Best Japanese Food: The Don: I have been to a lot of Japanese places but the Don lives up to the standards of Japanese food! I got the cheese katsu which was full of flavor. 3. Best Steakhouse: El Sizzling Lomito: In my opinion, New Zealand doesn't have much steak places. However, this steak place has been my absolute favorite for one reason. From Monday-Thursday in the afternoon, they have this lunch special for either steak or lamb for $12.50 with a side salad. This by far is the cheapest meat place I've seen and they make sure to bring out the flavors from these meats. While you're add it, I'd recommend getting a side of Kumara Fries! 4. Best Boba Place: Hulu Cat: This was a very tough choice given that there are so many individual boba places in Auckland. However, my personal favorite is Hulu cat since they have this crazy good taro milk tea. Add that with boba and its a great treat to have on a summer day. 5. Best Bagel Place: Best Ugly Bagels: Despite these bagels being on the pricy side, I am pleased to say that the savory bagels there are worth the price. The amount you get justifies the price and what I ordered was the frickin chicken. I also lucked out because the man gave me and a few other customers a bag of free bagels to take home! :) 6. Best Acai Bowl Place: Nourishpod: This place has made me emotionally sad. When me and Sam first tried this place, their acai bowls out beat some of my favorite acai bowl places back at home. It was crazy good and they added kiwi fruit to theirs. HOWEVER, AFTER GOING THERE ONE MORE TIME, THEY DECIDED TO SHUTDOWN THEIR AUCKLAND LOCATION. They didn't even leave a reason as to why they closed. Their storefront just vanished and that was that. No more good acai bowls in Auckland. However, if you do get a chance, there is one more storefront but that is located in Hamilton which is about 3 hours away. :( 7. Best Cookies Place: Mrs. Higgins: This place is like Hawaii's Cookie Corner. Their cookies are crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside. The best part is that they are baked on site and given to you fresh and warm! I could keep listing more food places but I think the best part about going to food places is just spontaneously finding them. There are plenty in New Zealand to choose from and trust me, half the time, it will not leave you disappointed :) I have to finish up my assignments now so till then, thanks for reading my little food post! Cheers! Melissa |
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