With New Plymouth….
This reviewer/blogger really touched me with their enthusiasm for the little part of the world that I’ve made my new home.
https://www.danflyingsolo.com/new-plymouth-taranaki-activities/
image courtesy of Dan Flying Solo
“New Plymouth is without a doubt my favourite city in Aotearoa.”
“slowly but surely New Plymouth got under my skin, and to my surprise, found it’s way to my heart.”
“If there were more work opportunities in a city that holds around 2% of New Zealand’s population, and only welcomes around 2% of the country’s international tourists, I would likely have settled down some roots for a while.”
https://www.danflyingsolo.com/taranaki-things-to-do-video/
I get quite emotional reading and hearing others views of this region that I now call home…
I love hearing about guest’s experiences, bumping into them in town during their stay (happens most often when our dog Weston is being naughty in the park or on the beach, or when Rod and I steal away for a wine at the Hour Glass.) It always reminds me of how we fell in love with this place. Rod, from being away for 10+ years, and seeing the town transform from his days in Stratford, and for me, seeing the balance of vibrancy and calmness. I knew we could find beauty here, little did I know we could make our dream of owning the House our reality. Goosebumps!