Arthur's Pass - Quite Nice

Names are Tia & Cheveyo
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[floyuch]

When I last commented, "hope to bump into you in Christchurch", little did I know I really would, that too outside Countdown at Northlands Mall!! As cheesy as this may sound, YOU GUYS ARE REAL PEOPLE!!! 😂😉. Take care, stay safe and nice talking to you.

[mindtpi]

The rocks formations in Arthur's Pass are where they filmed the battle scenes in The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe

[stephenbedford]

I went thru Arthur's Pass forty years ago on the train: it blew my mind, the mountains were incredible! I've always wished that we had mountains this high here in Australia.

[toddfather]

With all the bullshit relationship expectations, force fed to us on social media, about how much money your man should earn or how tall he has to be etc, it is refreshing to see true old school traditional love, respect and fun in your guys blessed relationship. Team work y'all🤜🏼🤛🏾♥️💛💚

[lindascott]

Nice as the Arthur’s Pass road trip is, there are more spectacular ones further south. Haast Pass, which crosses the Southern Alps and takes you into Central Otago, and the road to Milford Sound are two examples

[mattsmith]

Oh my gosh! You saw an actual free range camera growing in the wild? That used to be how we all got our cameras, until they started factory-raising them.

Christmas music: should never be played before 1 December.
Coffee: I totally get it, Tia. Nobody should have to drink instant coffee (which was invented in Invercargill, by the way), so a Hario-style pourover kit is an essential accessory!

[carolinehind]

Have you tried Whittaker’s chocolate yet? The most important grocery item to buy in NZ.

[ChrisJohannsen]

As someone from British Columbia the mountains look very familiar. So familiar that i dont think i would appreciate it as much as others unfortunately.

[therese]

We're planning on a NZ trip at the end of next year, so I am loving all your videos. Now Cheveyo, don't give the lovely Tia a hard time over her crocheting. Handicrafts (such as crocheting) is very good for our mental health. Its a very enjoyable and relaxing passtime 🥰

[lisaeveleigh]

I would’ve needed to know what the siren was for too.
Thanksgiving leftovers are amazing.
Beautiful view!

[Jeni]

Summer began on 1st December. 😃🇦🇺🇳🇿🎄 Officially suitable for Christmas music and Christmas decorations.

[Jeni]

Hey Tia, I’m an Aussie and I’m here to tell you that being a crafter is for everyone who wants to create stuff! Go for it, girl! Love you! ❤️😃🎄🇦🇺

[cayareints]

I was right! I guessed your sister and brother in law come over to join you haha. So nice, have fun togheter and enjoy this beautiful country 💛

[daveamies]

Tia, my daughter started crocheting when she was in high school, so it's not an old lady thing 👍
When she got better at it she started making Amigurumi (something for you to look forward to), and yet my profile picture is one of her Amigurumi creatures.

[donaldcroom]

leftovers of Thanksgiving are much better around our house. Our secret ingredient in our turkey dressing is christian bros label cream sherry. giving it time to mature in the refridgerator makes delicious dressing, and added to san francisco sourdough toast it's the best way to enjoy our leftovers.

[travellinggleefully]

Tia, I’m so impressed that you’re managing to keep up crocheting while travelling full time! By the time we get home, I won’t have picked up a hook in 15 months 😂

Hope you continue to enjoy the South Island. I still vividly remember how beautiful it is from when I went at 15 back in 2010. Easily one of the most beautiful parts of the world I’ve seen 🥰

[BeachcomberNZ]

That van that overtook you was towing a rally car (basically a dirt road race car) so they're definitely not going to want to hang around!😉It was a late 1970's Mk2 Ford Escort, UK design, by the look of it.

[seraphsfolly]

Tia if the sirens go, yes, it's nearly always summoning volunteer firemen to help a car crash situation, fire, or similar. (I've heard it used for plane and ship issues too and if a walker got stuck or lost somewhere unusual, for instance). In some small places someone will get out with a megaphone and direct locals to help if necessary. It's how the community coordinates pulling together. So not something to be scared of, as it's about fixing a problem, but I totally agree. It's a heck of a sound. If you hear it on the road just be alert to possible road hazards.

The sole exceptional purpose for that siren is if you're coastal and it's a tsunami (_extremely_ unlikely unless there's been a very big quake) in which case you'd get a phone alert to go with the siren too. The phone will vibrate quite hard and go off with a loud tone. Plus people would be spreading the word as well, it'll be on tele and the radio and social media for civil defence. Locals would be approaching you to get you somewhere safe. So unless these things are happening, you can just spare a thought for the people being helped or suppose it's a test. We have tests much more regularly than anything else 😅

With quakes, you will get an alert a few minutes ahead on your phone if it's significant, but no siren. We do have lots of quakes, the thing to do is shelter in a doorway or under something very strong, like a sturdy table. If it's not big, people pause for the duration then carry on. Perhaps with eye rolling. If in a car, of course, just pull over, as safely as possible, maybe jam on your hazard lights in case some egg behind you tries to keep moving.


You're most likely to experience no issues while here. I hope understanding what to expect from sirens and alarms takes the fear out of it. ❤ xx.

I hope you have a great time with your family visiting

[boppermacca]

When you guys come back to Australia & visit Tasmania, you will notice a similarity between tassie & NZ south island

[EGO]

I can almost smell the fresh and crisp air in your video! What a beautiful country it is and you two look so happy over there!