Interestingly tipping is not part of the culture in New Zealand, hopefully because people are paid a living wage.
Or a Hibiscus Kiss kombucha at the chocolate shop with the spectacular view, or a Blushing Dragon juice at the Malaysian restaurant. And then there are the vineyards...a glass of chilled wine and a platter of local food to share....
Interestingly tipping is not part of the culture in New Zealand, hopefully because people are paid a living wage.
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Julia
3/3/2019 02:19:21 pm
You must have been in complete heaven, freda! Everything that you love, coffee, art, fresh juices, and very colorful design and decor...:-)
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Freda
4/3/2019 02:28:00 pm
You are right - so many things I love, and the company of my good friend and her family.
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Fresh juice for me please... :-) Doesn't outdoor living and eating and drinking make you feel so free? Especially in such beautiful places. Your pics remind me of Kaua'i with a just as wonderful but slightly different vibe. And geographically they are not that far apart.
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Freda
4/3/2019 02:29:22 pm
i've never been anywhere else on the Pacific but I remember you sying how much you loved it.
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Mary
4/3/2019 04:23:35 am
I'm guessing the sheer variety of places to write (and beverages to drink) must have given you a wonderfully different perspective for your writing. Pretty sure the sunshine and warm temps didn't hurt, either.
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Freda
4/3/2019 02:31:27 pm
The warnth that makes you relax to your core - I do love that. I sometimes think I was meant to live in a warmer climate than Scotland!
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cath
4/3/2019 09:20:01 am
There are many places where writing can be good and inspirational. Yet in my memory writing in an art centre adds something very special.
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Freda
4/3/2019 02:33:16 pm
I like the anonimity of cafes and galleries for writing but still being 'in the world'.
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Damsonlily
4/3/2019 10:15:12 am
This made me smile. When we were in New Zealand I was constantly posting photos of the wonderful food and drink til family begged me to stop.....
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Freda
4/3/2019 02:34:41 pm
I thought I'd just do one post on it so you are not all begging me to stop! Wasn't it great?
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