The region of North Canterbury is on the Eastern side of New Zealand’s South Island. It is mostly rural farmland, with mountains, rivers, plains and seacoasts. Sheep farms and dairy farms seem to occupy most of the land, and the wine industry is growing by leaps and bounds. Small wineries offer tastings and gourmet meals, and several are beginning to export to the United States (many wines from the larger vineyards in the Marlborough Region are already very popular in the States). Other types of farms, such as lavender and olives are also found here and there in North Canterbury. Oxford is home to the Seagar Cooking School, run by renowned New Zealand chef Jo Seagar. Rangiora, the largest center near Victor and Frances’s farm, is considered the gateway to North Canterbury. Every turn brings new, beautiful, interesting scenery.
The scenery is beautiful, but it reminds one that there's always something similar in the good ole USA! BTW, we need a family tree to keep track of your family.
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