Well we've been relaxing for a few days in a small beach town called New Brighton, which is just outside of Christchurch. We checked into our relaxing retreat Airbnb and have been settling in nicely. Being in the future, means Christmas has been spanning a few days. We kicked it off with a little Christmas Eve party at our beach abode, with sparkling wine, antipasto, fresh bread, and cheese galore - Katys family's tradition! Lots of christmas music, and a little Pretty Woman in the evening.
Christmas day started off bright and early, with some Mimosas, fried egg, fresh bread and pesto brunch! Which, is my family's breakfast meal. Dinner was filet, shrimp and homepage perogis! This was part of Petes family's traditions. It was the first year for any of us that we didn't exchange physical gifts. I actually really enjoyed this about the holiday. As odd as it was to be away from all those dear, it felt really great to exchange the gift of friendship and love over some fantastic food. The day had it's emotional ups and downs. All of us were feeling a little sad and missing family, but we bonded together and really had a great Christmas celebration!
Christmas Feast
Since we're in the future, we had all of our phone calls and FaceTime chats with everyone back East on the day after christmas. This really made the holiday feel like a marathon. We managed to hit up the beach in the afternoon and made our way to an afternoon yoga class and explored the city centre.
In the holiday spirit, we also celebrated Katy's 32nd birthday! We hit up an early yoga class in the city centre and then made a yummy brunch with homemade bloody marys! This princess had a two day celebration as well, with dinner the next evening at Mexicanos!
Homemade Bloody Mary's - Complete with pickles, jalapeños, bacon, vintage cheddar and peppercinis.
On the 30th we hit up the Christchurch Adventure Park and it was AMAZING! It was my first time downhill biking and I am an adrenaline junky now. I rented a sweet as Giant Glory complete with full facial mask and padding. This bad boy was the best bike, I'm totally sold on a Giant, just need to find my sweet ride when I return stateside. Still in my glory after an amazing day.
Giant Glory navigating the burmes
Katy and her Lust blazing down the trail
"Babes who Bike" 🚴🏽♀️❤️️
After the adventure park we met up with Petes Uncle Chris, and ate at a delicious restaurant called DuxDine. I dined on fresh Monkfish baked with lemon, garlic and herb crust, with fresh micro greens and polenta fries, accompanied with some Ostago Rose. Life is good.