August 2011
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tattooedsass asked: Where did you get travelers insurance from and how much did it end up costing? Would you recommend it for a 6 week trip? Also, we are considering kayaking the Milford Sound, would you recommend it? Thanks!
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Wayward Vegan Cafe in Seattle--so nice, we ate...
Seattle’s U-District, a neighborhood seemingly made for vegans, is home to what is one my newest favorite place to eat. Wayward Vegan Cafe serves up huge portions of diner style breakfasts and lunches for more than reasonable prices. In our four days in Seattle so far, we have eaten there twice.
This is not the type of food that most people think of when you say vegan and I think that is a...
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this day came too soon
It’s our 357th day in New Zealand and it’s our last day here. And what a nice day, including a picnic in Albert Park and dinner with awesome couchsurfing hosts.
We’re leaving with more shoes than we arrived with
lots of NZ friends to keep in touch with
and many, many ridiculous adventures that we will remember for a long time.
Tomorrow, we’re heading onward to...
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July 2011
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plantfaster asked: How much money do you guys recommend saving for WWOOFing in New Zealand? Plane ticket, visa, domestic travel, weekend activities, etc? I remember when I was there for a short conservation project their dollar was weaker than ours, but the costs added up. Love your blog, thanks!
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orange cake with chocolate ganache and candied...
Orange Cake We used this cake recipe from Family Nature almost exactly: Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C. Grease an 8 inch square pan. In a large bowl mix together: 1 1/2 cups all purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 1/2 tsp salt In a medium mixing bowl mix together: 1 cup fresh squeezed orange juice (Save the peel for making into a garnish later!) 1 cup sugar 1/3 cup vegetable oil or margarine 1...
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resources
While WWOOFing, I have become increasingly aware of my use of resources.
How much water am I using? How about electricity? Where is my food coming from? Am I using too much internet? These are questions that I find myself constantly pondering.
(Yes, in New Zealand you can use too much internet we quickly learned. Unlike what we were used to, you don’t pay for a speed, you pay for an...
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national animal rights conference, auckland,... →
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“we have exactly three weeks left in new zealand. i can’t believe our year...”
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Cy Twombly dies at age of 83 →
My number one, favorite artist/draftsperson/painter died today. His work inspired my decision to study drawing at university and it is sad to know that there will be no new work from this incredibly prolific artist.
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tattooedsass asked: What kind of visa did you get? Does WWOOFing qualify you for a working visa?
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June 2011
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field trip!
On our way back up north, we made a stop in New Plymouth to visit the Govett-Brewster Contemporary Art Museum. We had heard from numerous people how great the gallery was and so we headed there with high expectations. Even though the main gallery was closed while they hung the next show, what we were able to see did not disappoint. In fact, it was really great.
Some of the highlights were...
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bagels, not as terrifying to make as one would...
I made those!
Go figure, right? I have wanted to try my hand at bagel making for a while now but have generally been too intimidated to try. The outrageous cost of bagels in New Zealand and having a kitchen to ourselves for a few weeks gave me the courage to try and, goodness gracious, I can’t believe that I hadn’t tried sooner.
Bagel making, it turns out, is really, really fun....
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no wool in a winter coat, imagine that
One of the most fun / challenging WWOOFing projects we’ve taken on is making a winter coat for our long-time vegan friend. Yolanda has been vegan for over 20 years, which is pretty impressive. It is quite difficult, however, to find an extra warm and stylish coat in New Zealand that does not contain wool. Everything is made out of wool here. What are vegans to do?
Make our own of course!
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WatchSea lions hanging out on the beach. Cannibal Bay, NZ
