Now I am very aware that my Spanish is nowhere near a standard that could even pass my feeble few attempts as Spanish at all but Te Amo Queretaro! This city has my heart. After a wonderful, hot day looking at pyramids at Teotihuacan and diving deeper into indigenous tribal cultures in Mexico we took…Continue Reading In love with Queretaro
If I were to describe my first couple of weeks in Thailand thus far, I would say the experience is like a ภูเขา (P̣hūk̄heā). A mountain with many beauties, triumphs, and despair. Tramping has always been an emotional activity. With no final destination in sight yet still having to push through, going up a mountain…Continue Reading ภูเขา: a reflection on life in Bangkok
16/01/2023 – 22/01/2023 We arrived at our second destination, Querétaro, a youthful and vibrant student town. We stayed at a newly built university residence hall. What I enjoyed the most about it was the amazing city view of Querétaro and the peaceful campus environment. Chasing the sunset while biking was my favourite thing on Querétaro’s…Continue Reading Week 2 – Querétaro
It’s Thursday the 19th fly-out day. Feeling complete after a farewell dinner with my whānau…… Waking up knowing everything is in order. Then, the universe sends a reminder of the importance of this haerenga. The reality of our region’s current social issues comes knocking “literally” on my door. I am quickly reminded of the heightened crime…Continue Reading Fasten seat belts
Kia ata haere mā te wā…Continue Reading Moments in time in Mumbai
I have never eaten as much food in one day as I had on my first day in India. It was not due to wanting to eat a lot of food, but due to Indian culture around food. I learned that Indian meals rather contain of lots of small dishes, instead of one big dish…Continue Reading Living my best vegetarian life
No photo, video, or story could have prepared me for what was about to become my life for six weeks. India has an extraordinary way of living – while a customary practice for locals, it would become some of the most peculiar, captivating and charming things I’ve ever seen, tasted and experienced. So here is…Continue Reading The way of Mumbai
Following a few bumps in the road, we are finally in Mumbai. To say this city is an assault on the senses would be an understatement. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced such sights, sounds, and smells all at once. Though adjusting to being away from loved ones in New Zealand has been difficult at…Continue Reading Week 1 in Mumbai: Finding Comfort Abroad
Week One. Mumbai, India Before stepping foot into Mumbai, coined the City of Dreams by the locals, I was aware of the city’s vibrant street markets and lively people culture. I had seen YouTube videos of foreigners shopping on the street markets, getting things we could only dream about in New Zealand for bargain prices….Continue Reading Foreign Tax
