Mona Vale Garden

I'm alive. Yes I am still alive! Its been a long time since you've heard from me. And I assure you guys, I MISS YOU ALL! Today I have a treat for you, let me bring you to a place where you can see me most of the time. Probably reading a book or just staring on a blank canvas feeling the wind and getting one with nature. 

It's a place called MONA VALE GARDEN located in Fendalton Rd, Riccarton. It is a very good place to unwind and walk and enjoy the beautiful garden beside the river. 

"Mona Vale Garden is an historic Victorian Homestead surrounded by gardens that feature English and European trees, herbaceous perennials and beds of annuals. Frederick and Alice Waymouth commissioned the buildings in 1899 and were responsible for much of the planting seen today. When Annie Quayle Townend became the second owner, she was responsible for the addition of the fernery along with further expansions. In 1960s the property passed into city ownership and continues to be managed by the city council, with help from volunteers and enthusiast."

Let me share with you some of the photos I've taken and let the photos speaks for itself. Enjoy!

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Till we meet again! Ciao!

Akaroa Harbour

Hi there peeps! How have you been? A month has passed since I last wrote something. I'm still getting acquainted with my new environment here in Christchurch. I'm still not used to the cold weather it'll probably take time but I'll get there.

What I love about Christchurch, New Zealand?

• Ironically, the weather (even if it's too cold) the thing is I haven't had any allergy attacks since I left Manila. The fresh air  makes breathing easier it's a big YES for me. I don't have to worry about my eyes being swollen and itchy, my nose being runny all the time. 
• The gardens/park. Christchurch is a Garden City for a reason. It is a very beautiful place to see, relax and have fun. And by fun means reading a book in a quiet corner or just laying on the grass, enjoying the breeze under the sun. No one will mind. (that's the bookworm in me talking) 
• The people. They are generally friendly and accommodating. 
• The Sunday Market. I love the bargains.
• The view of the mountains, river and the nature itself. It's like a 360 degrees outstanding paradise. It's like I walk right into a book, a fariytale. The trees, the flowers, the water is in perfect synchrony. 

Those are the few things that I love about being here I've been here for a month I still have a lot to explore and know more about this beautiful place.

...And I love the weekends... weekends are for traveling and exploring places such as these...

Breathtaking view of Akaroa Harbour

 

These pictures are taken at the Hill top. I just fell in love with the place. I totally cried. My dad would have loved it here. I'm so thankful I get to experience such beauty. God is really amazing, fantastic, marvelous. He is incomparable! I'm really great full for such awesomeness. 

Gadget Review: Bavin Powerbank 9000 mAH

I think this will be the last post before I finally venture into the biggest journey of my life.  I'll keep you posted as my new journey begins. Fighting! For now, I'm giving you guys my first gadget review. ^__^

What's the use of a smart phone if you cannot maximize it to its full potential just because you've drained what's left of your battery. With all those battery draining apps that continuously run on the background I often find my phone, dead. Imagine my frustrations when there's an instagram worthy pics that I cannot take. GRRR... My phone can only last me 5-6 hours utmost doing my ebook reading, movie marathon, blog drafts, updates on different social media platforms and stalking. Lol.

Now, with my new Bavin 9000mAH powerbank worrying about my battery will never be an issue.

There are different colors available (green, white, black) but I chose Pink of course! :)

It comes with the adapter and the power cable

Bavin 9000 mAH features:

   - stylish design with good feel and insulating properties

   - high capacity lithium-ion battery

   - intelligent systems: overcharge, discharge, short circuit protection

   - clear insrtuctions and easy to operate

   - smart switch of power saving features

   - over 80% power remain after 500 times recycling

The factory charge recharge my phone two times. The initial charging took me 9 hours to had it fully charged. It never heat up like most powerbanks I've read. I used it 3 times for charging my smart phone and two times for the pocket wifi. Really great!

Powerbank is a must buy especially to those who's always on the road ( like me ) doing who-knows-what. Heehee. This is one of the best buy I have for this year. I bought mine at Php 1750 at TechnoKid. Go get one!

Ciao!