our new zealand honeymoon, part 2

today, i'd love to share some more of our honeymoon photos, if you'd like to see. :)

after our dreamy time in auckland and on waiheke island, we flew to queenstown. here, we rented a car and started the long drove to milford sound, new zealand's most famous fjord.

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simon and i had so much fun driving on the left side of the street. at first, it was decidedly tricky and we couldn't stop giggling, but then we caught on and it became second nature.

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we drove through rain, snow, sleet and sun. but when we arrived and saw this beautiful view, it was all worth it.

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that night, we picnicked on cheese, salami, bread and wine, and then stayed in this cozy riverside chalet with floor to ceiling windows overlooking a river. it was so romantic.

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the next morning, after a rainy, but amazing boat trip around the fjord, we drove back to sunny queenstown. we loved walking around the adorable city, going to cafes, bars and taking pictures by beautiful lake wakatipu. in fact, this was one of our favorite spots on the whole trip and we are still daydreaming about buying a second home there. :)

tomorrow, i'll be sharing the final installment of honeymoon photos.

24 comments:

  1. Simply beautiful! Having a second home in New Zealand would be amazing :)

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  2. oh my nina,,, those look soooooooooooooo beautiful.... Wheres the pictures from your wedding!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

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  3. WOW. That second photo is INSANELY beautiful!!! I've got to make it to New Zealand someday! Thank you so much for sharing!!

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  4. Loving these beautiful posts Nina! So fun to see your trip. Picnic and night spent in that cabin sound toooo lovely!! I can't wait to see the wedding!! xoxox

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  5. Oh my goodness Nina. It looks like you had the time of your life. You've convinced me that I need to go there someday.

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  6. okay, seriously...did you take that second picture? you should be a professional photographer working for national geo or something! my goodness it is stunning! And you and simon are irrepressably adorable. man, i want another honeymoon right about now! :) thanks so much for sharing and can't wait to see the recap from the wedding! xo.

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  7. Nice pics.The second & the fourth photographs are my favorites. Thank for sharing. Can't wait too to see the recap from your wedding. Bonne Journée, Bises,

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  8. These pictures are gorgeous. Looks so romantic!

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  9. thanks for sharing this nina! so happy for you and simon! you look amazing! -jen

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  10. So cute! Love the photos, Nina! Congrats again!!

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  11. Looks like it was a blast!! Traveling to New Zealand is on my Bucket List!

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  12. oh my goodness nina - this looks like such a gorgeous trip! that chalet is to DIE for. i can't wait to hear all about your wedding! xo meg

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  13. New Zealand is by far my most favorite place in the whole wide world. One day I hope to go back and live there. Ah to dream....

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  14. how lovely! also, i have very fond (and hilarious) memories of my husband driving us around foreign countries. the chart-topper is for sure when he drove us through rush-hour traffic past paris' arch de triomphe with a baguette in his hand and 8 lanes of cars on a round-about swirling around us. we just laughed the whole time (and he yelled "if you don't move over, i'm going to get american on your a**!!"). classic. anyway, thanks for sharing the first bits of married life with us. take care!

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  15. so beautiful! love love loving your recap! :)

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  16. oh, that looks so exciting! Thanks for sharing!

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  17. Such a beautiful place! The pics are amazing!

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  18. I live in Queenstown!!!glad you enjoyed it. I came to visit 3 1/2 years ago and now...one husband, 1,toddler,1 newborn,1 dog,1 house,2 cars later am still here!!!I still have to pinch myslef when i drive to the supermarket past the lake and mountains. So pleased you had a fantastic time here and I hope you managed a Ferg burger and Winnies pizza during your stay?!

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  19. absolutely breathtaking! ahhh i definitely need to make it there one day!

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  20. oh my gosh do those mountains look to - die - for or what! I enjoyed the wedding pictures; you guys have an inner beauty and that much is for sure. We may go to new Zealand for Christmas! ;)

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