About the Pacific

First leg.

First day of driving

A bit chilly but good to drive. Not bad for jet lag. 👌

Unfortunately, we have to go home.

Now it has really happened, we have to go home. The short stopover in Singapore is a bit of a culture and heat shock. Just a few days ago, we were quietly observing the blue...

Abschluss in Christchurch, Strand und Entspannung

After celebrating our 20 days on the motorcycle and the 4044.4km with a dinner last night, we are a bit helpless this morning without bikes. Something is missing and actually we...

Twentieth travel day, off to Christchurch.

One last time in the morning, packing the motorcycles for the final 330 km stage to Christchurch. The temperatures today were okay, but that wind again. The route took us north,...

Nineteenth day of travel (double-checked)

So, to get around to Christchurch in the end, we have to go back to the Pacific. So a little bit south again and then through the hills to the east. First thing in the morning,...

Week 50 - Ka kite Aotearoa

Even in our last week on New Zealand soil, we worked. Julian completed his hours by Friday, while Franzi bravely held on until Saturday. At least she was surprised by her...

Week 49 - Alone on the Farm

Due to a family emergency, our boss and her parents had to leave for Wellington at short notice. Therefore, Julian spent most of the week working alone on the farm. Of course, he...

Week 48 - Easter Week

This week, hard work continued on the farm. The current task of pruning the plants has finally been completed. The new task that we can now handle independently is significantly...

Between plants, vans, and dishes

The next week is done and this week was mainly about work. Franzi is diligently cleaning vans while Julian is cutting the flowers. During our workdays together, we piled firewood...