A beauty to behold, a beauty to think and to feel about, and a beauty to be remembered.
Dr. Juanito M. Acanto
Our simple aspiration is to find a peaceful place to live and use the gifts God has given us to the fullest.
We found it in New Zealand. We lived in Auckland for nine months, then moved to Timaru on 14 August 2012.
We love the place, the weather and the friendly people. The surrounding towns of South Canterbury are such lovely places for their tourist destinations, history, and peaceful environment.
It didn’t take us a month to realise living a happy life in South Canterbury was easy. Let me give you two reasons.
South Canterbury is home and gateway to famous scenic spots
Lake Tekapo is one hour away from Timaru.
A trip to Lake Tekapo is just like finding a trove of treasures that gives lasting happiness.
Walking along the stony shores of Lake Tekapo or wading into its cool crystal clear waters makes you realise you’re really in a fantastic place.
Don’t fail to take a pose at the famous Church of the Good Shepherd. Read her brief history and feel the solemnity inside. You would surely wish to renew your wedding vows in the hallowed halls of this famous church.
Then, drive for 10-15 minutes up the famous Mt. John Observatory and spend time appreciating the 360⁰ view at Astro Cafe.
Indeed, these are the best times spent with friends and family.
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At Timaru, the heart of South Canterbury, Caroline Bay gives a very relaxing beat.
Are you tired and stressed after the day’s work?
Are you not feeling well, suffering from a cold or whatever infirmity?
Take a walk at Caroline Bay, through the pathways and the boardwalk, and stroll along the beach; you will be refreshed and healed.
I can’t understand it, but each time I go promenading at Caroline Bay, feeling the sea breeze, hearing the sound of the surf, and seeing seagulls flying and playing freely, my mind relaxes, and my soul quiets.
Caroline Bay Fitness Trail is a two-kilometre walk with stops at exercise and fitness equipment.
They are located strategically in the park so that capable fitness buffs can enjoy the bay and park views while exercising.
Anytime on a sunny day is an excellent time for a picnic and frolic at Caroline Bay.
Kids may play at the playground while parents sit and relax under the sun.
It’s at the Caroline Bay playground where children share and play together at the swings, slides, and other rides, winning friends.
As a migrant and pilgrim searching for a place of peace and happy living for my family, South Canterbury is the best place to begin.
Isn’t it lovely to see that the rich and poor, young and old, able and not-so-able, can have the same chance to experience and enjoy these reasons for happy living in South Canterbury?
Like the old Timaru Lighthouse that guided many ships to Caroline Bay Port, may your dreams of beautiful life guide and lead you to come, visit, and live in South Canterbury.
For more information, click this link—>VISIT, LIVE, WORK, DO BUSINESS SOUTH CANTERBURY.
Photo Credits: Jade Jarbadan, Jewel Castillon
Your article about South Canterbury was featured in a one whole page Panay News issue dated Dec. 30, 2012; page D-5. Panay News is the most popular and widely circulated daily in the whole Western Visayas.
Thank you for quoting me about beautiful people and beautiful places. Your article represents the kind of a person you are and the place where you are now. It is perceptible in your smile and in the smile of Jewel and your daughter. It looks like you are more beautiful there than while you were here. How I really wish I could be there too and see all your beautiful neighbors and enjoy their company amidst the surrounding beauty that gives pleasure and joy.
Beauty begins in the heart and goes to the senses. We appreciate people and places around us because we are to start with beautiful in the heart. Our feelings and our thoughts are the principal and the environment and atmosphere surroundings are the accessories, but in your case, the principal and the accessories have found each other together to make life fulfilling.
You have captured the beauty of life and the joy of fulfillment in living.
More blessings to you and your family.
MANINOY JUANING
Thank you very much for your kind words Sir. I must say that I was quite influenced by your attraction to beautiful things. We all know and believe that the source of life’s appreciation comes from the source and sustainer of life Himself, our Almighty Loving God who causes all things to become beautiful in His perfect time. Again, thank you for posting a comment, most of all, I am forever grateful for mentoring me to always see the beautiful side of life. Blessings to you and your family and I look forward to see you soon.
Your article about South Canterbury was featured in a one whole page Panay News issue dated Dec. 30, 2012; page D-5. Panay News is the most popular and widely circulated daily in the whole Western Visayas.
Thank you for quoting me about beautiful people and beautiful places. Your article represents the kind of a person you are and the place where you are now. It is perceptible in your smile and in the smile of Jewel and your daughter. It looks like you are more beautiful there than while you were here. How I really wish I could be there too and see all your beautiful neighbors and enjoy their company amidst the surrounding beauty that gives pleasure and joy.
Beauty begins in the heart and goes to the senses. We appreciate people and places around us because we are to start with beautiful in the heart. Our feelings and our thoughts are the principal and the environment and atmosphere surroundings are the accessories, but in your case, the principal and the accessories have found each other together to make life fulfilling.
You have captured the beauty of life and the joy of fulfillment in living.
More blessings to you and your family.
MANINOY JUANING
Thank you very much for your kind words Sir. I must say that I was quite influenced by your attraction to beautiful things. We all know and believe that the source of life’s appreciation comes from the source and sustainer of life Himself, our Almighty Loving God who causes all things to become beautiful in His perfect time. Again, thank you for posting a comment, most of all, I am forever grateful for mentoring me to always see the beautiful side of life. Blessings to you and your family and I look forward to see you soon.
I am more than agree about South Canterbury being an awesome place to visit. I have been in there once and that experience is remarkable.
I am more than agree about South Canterbury being an awesome place to visit. I have been in there once and that experience is remarkable.
Pictures speak more than words. The scenic, beautiful and lovely South Canterbury was well presented although this is only a part of what a magnificent array of other spots we will discover when we will be visiting or even living there. I really want someday to experience first hand going around your place that gives a relaxing and enjoyable experience as a tourist destination. I will be sharing these to all of my other friends for them to visit your place. Your blog is very helpful and informative. Congratulations!
Awesome place!!!!
Pictures speak more than words. The scenic, beautiful and lovely South Canterbury was well presented although this is only a part of what a magnificent array of other spots we will discover when we will be visiting or even living there. I really want someday to experience first hand going around your place that gives a relaxing and enjoyable experience as a tourist destination. I will be sharing these to all of my other friends for them to visit your place. Your blog is very helpful and informative. Congratulations!
Awesome place!!!!
nice picture. nice place also to do some exercise.
nice picture. nice place also to do some exercise.
One of the most peaceful and beautiful place in New Zealand. A must place to see. Hope to visit again someday. 🙂
One of the most peaceful and beautiful place in New Zealand. A must place to see. Hope to visit again someday. 🙂
One of the most beautiful and serene place that I’ve ever been. I would love to go back again someday and meet up with your whole family Nong. God bless. 🙂
One of the most beautiful and serene place that I’ve ever been. I would love to go back again someday and meet up with your whole family Nong. God bless. 🙂
Great place with great people! Perfect! God bless pastor Jonan and the whole family for another leap of Faith! God with us!
Great place with great people! Perfect! God bless pastor Jonan and the whole family for another leap of Faith! God with us!
What a beautiful and peaceful place to visit and to stay ! It’s like you are in a place where everything is free…free of clean air & water. Very interesting and homely.Thank you for sharing this to everyone Jonan.
What a beautiful and peaceful place to visit and to stay ! It’s like you are in a place where everything is free…free of clean air & water. Very interesting and homely.Thank you for sharing this to everyone Jonan.
seems like an awesome place to visit! the pictures show how peaceful South Canterbury is. I never been in that place, but I wish to visit it in the near future.
seems like an awesome place to visit! the pictures show how peaceful South Canterbury is. I never been in that place, but I wish to visit it in the near future.
Behold the beauty of this place..cant wait to share with my friends…a priceless pasttime for vacation
Behold the beauty of this place..cant wait to share with my friends…a priceless pasttime for vacation
Very Nice Information of Places and pictures are so Clear….
Very Nice Information of Places and pictures are so Clear….
Nice and beautiful place to visit. Very relaxing and inspiring. Indeed one of the best place to visit soon. God’s work is perfectly amazing.
Nice and beautiful place to visit. Very relaxing and inspiring. Indeed one of the best place to visit soon. God’s work is perfectly amazing.
It’s really a beautiful place, full of wonderful scenery. You really have a great time there.
It’s really a beautiful place, full of wonderful scenery. You really have a great time there.
Amazingly beautiful. I hope I can visit the place too. Just want to share this to you guys, a Priest once told me that “Journey is a Reward”. Wherever our journey will lead us to always bear in mind that it is with the people we meet along the way and the experiences that were going to have and share it with our love ones makes the place extra special and beautiful 🙂
Amazingly beautiful. I hope I can visit the place too. Just want to share this to you guys, a Priest once told me that “Journey is a Reward”. Wherever our journey will lead us to always bear in mind that it is with the people we meet along the way and the experiences that were going to have and share it with our love ones makes the place extra special and beautiful 🙂
Beautiful place indeed! But where are the people? Haha… Thanks for sharing Jon.
Beautiful place indeed! But where are the people? Haha… Thanks for sharing Jon.
Beautiful place indeed! But where are the people? Haha… Thanks for sharing Jon.
Beautiful place indeed! But where are the people? Haha… Thanks for sharing Jon.
It is said that “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” but with this blog, it could also be said that “Beauty in the eye of the blogger can be also be seen by the readers through words so appropriately chosen and crafted.”
It is said that “Beauty is in the eye of the beholder,” but with this blog, it could also be said that “Beauty in the eye of the blogger can be also be seen by the readers through words so appropriately chosen and crafted.”
South Canterbury is indeed a wonderful place to live. May Gods eternal love continue to shower upon you and your family! See you there sometime soon my friend. 🙂
South Canterbury is indeed a wonderful place to live. May Gods eternal love continue to shower upon you and your family! See you there sometime soon my friend. 🙂
Very lovely place! Definitely want to visit when God finally gives the money my family & I need to travel and stay there awhile 🙂 Warmest regards to you & your family, Pastor Jonan! All the best for 2013 😉
Very lovely place! Definitely want to visit when God finally gives the money my family & I need to travel and stay there awhile 🙂 Warmest regards to you & your family, Pastor Jonan! All the best for 2013 😉
amazing location you have in there Jonan… wish we can visit you there someday and for sure I will be excited to be outdoors taking photos 🙂 have a blessed 2013 to you and your family…take care
amazing location you have in there Jonan… wish we can visit you there someday and for sure I will be excited to be outdoors taking photos 🙂 have a blessed 2013 to you and your family…take care
looks great!!!… hope to visit this place soon,.. 🙂
looks great!!!… hope to visit this place soon,.. 🙂
Nice place!!! i would love to visit there someday!! i am very much motivated and encouraged to work harder inorder for me to gain experience and to fulfill my dreams to be a migrant of NZ as well…hehehe 🙂
Nice place!!! i would love to visit there someday!! i am very much motivated and encouraged to work harder inorder for me to gain experience and to fulfill my dreams to be a migrant of NZ as well…hehehe 🙂
This is a beautiful place.
This is a beautiful place.
A very nice place to visit
A very nice place to visit
I will visit this place someday! 🙂
I will visit this place someday! 🙂
Amazing!hope & pray i could visit the place someday…GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
Amazing!hope & pray i could visit the place someday…GOD BLESS YOU ALL!
It’s my dream to live a place like this with my family. God blessed us all!
It’s my dream to live a place like this with my family. God blessed us all!
just look at the awesome wonder of God’s creation
just look at the awesome wonder of God’s creation
Come to South Canterbury in any season. In Summer and Spring the place is a kaleidoscope of colours – numerous variety of flowers in their majestic bloom, clear infinite blues skies and green oceans and lakes – its an optic pleasure. Come here in Winter and experience winter wonderland in Tekapo & Twizel. So glad to be living in South Canterbury.
Come to South Canterbury in any season. In Summer and Spring the place is a kaleidoscope of colours – numerous variety of flowers in their majestic bloom, clear infinite blues skies and green oceans and lakes – its an optic pleasure. Come here in Winter and experience winter wonderland in Tekapo & Twizel. So glad to be living in South Canterbury.
A beautiful Place……Paradise par Excellence….Wunderbar!
A beautiful Place……Paradise par Excellence….Wunderbar!
Thanks, Jonan for the article with nice pictures of nature in South Canterbury. God is divinely creative and a place worthy to visit in the future! You are blessed to live in that fantastic place. Merry Christmas!
Thanks, Jonan for the article with nice pictures of nature in South Canterbury. God is divinely creative and a place worthy to visit in the future! You are blessed to live in that fantastic place. Merry Christmas!
awesome 🙂
awesome 🙂
Very Relaxing Beauty of nature
Very Relaxing Beauty of nature
Awesome! Our Lord knows where you and your family should be. His comfort and love radiates. Merry Christmas brod! More blessings your way! 🙂
Awesome! Our Lord knows where you and your family should be. His comfort and love radiates. Merry Christmas brod! More blessings your way! 🙂
Awesome place! God willing, hope to visit this place someday…God bless Jonan, Ting2 and Inday.
Awesome place! God willing, hope to visit this place someday…God bless Jonan, Ting2 and Inday.
Beautiful place… God is great in leading you to a place of peace and joy!
Beautiful place… God is great in leading you to a place of peace and joy!
so enchanting..praying i could visit you and nang Twinkle
so enchanting..praying i could visit you and nang Twinkle
**sooner or later, i might be visiting this place*
**sooner or later, i might be visiting this place*
iLL be here soon!
iLL be here soon!
Hi kuya Jonan…truly God is so good…what a lovely place…hope i can visit and live there too..have a wonderful and blessed christmas…god bless…
Hi kuya Jonan…truly God is so good…what a lovely place…hope i can visit and live there too..have a wonderful and blessed christmas…god bless…
Hi Jonan, how wonderful seeing your family in this beautiful place. It’s worth to be there. If only time and resources permit, it is nice to visit the place. Enjoy your stay and God bless you and your family always.
Hi Jonan, how wonderful seeing your family in this beautiful place. It’s worth to be there. If only time and resources permit, it is nice to visit the place. Enjoy your stay and God bless you and your family always.
wow!!! so BEAUTIFUL!!! I wish to go there.
wow!!! so BEAUTIFUL!!! I wish to go there.
Wonderful place to live.You are blessed to be there. Hoping to see the beautiful place..Wishing you all a blessed and Joyous Christmas holidays.
Wonderful place to live.You are blessed to be there. Hoping to see the beautiful place..Wishing you all a blessed and Joyous Christmas holidays.
Wow Ganda na mn ng place… (Wow, the place is really beautiful…)
Wow Ganda na mn ng place… (Wow, the place is really beautiful…)
Beautiful place this is. Green, clean, fresh air! One place in my mind to visit one day, especially now that there is a direct flight to NZ! Beautiful description of the place Jonan. You can write. Will be my next travel destination!
Beautiful place this is. Green, clean, fresh air! One place in my mind to visit one day, especially now that there is a direct flight to NZ! Beautiful description of the place Jonan. You can write. Will be my next travel destination!
Definitely beautiful, manong jonan.. as the the saying goes, ” beauty is a joy that last forever.” may it always be beautiful and peaceful..
Definitely beautiful, manong jonan.. as the the saying goes, ” beauty is a joy that last forever.” may it always be beautiful and peaceful..
You truly found a home in there. Amazing view. I would love to visit you there one day! God bless!
Jerome
You truly found a home in there. Amazing view. I would love to visit you there one day! God bless!
Jerome
Amazing place to live and I already live here. Don’t leave home until you see the country.
Amazing place to live and I already live here. Don’t leave home until you see the country.
Beautiful and Clean! Nice bay!
Beautiful and Clean! Nice bay!
Hi Jon, it’s nice to know you’ve settled in such a lovely and peaceful place in Timaru, NZ. Hope we can visit you in the future. Merry Christmas and God bless you and your family always.
Hi Jon, it’s nice to know you’ve settled in such a lovely and peaceful place in Timaru, NZ. Hope we can visit you in the future. Merry Christmas and God bless you and your family always.
The hush of greens and serenity of Timaru is quite an attraction. Migration there is indeed a blessing. This is one of the best places in the New Zealand which I hope to live or visit. The brilliant greens contrasting the sky is poetic, figuratively speaking of how promising it is for better options in my career.
The hush of greens and serenity of Timaru is quite an attraction. Migration there is indeed a blessing. This is one of the best places in the New Zealand which I hope to live or visit. The brilliant greens contrasting the sky is poetic, figuratively speaking of how promising it is for better options in my career.
hi pastor,nice place..take care always…
hi pastor,nice place..take care always…
Hi Jon, Are u in NZ? I thought sa US hehehe… what a beautiful place you’ve got there…how can I migrate if ever….Merry Christmas to and your whole family…God Bless
Hi Jon, Are u in NZ? I thought sa US hehehe… what a beautiful place you’ve got there…how can I migrate if ever….Merry Christmas to and your whole family…God Bless
‘feeling the sea breeze, hearing the sound of surf, seeing seagulls flying and playing freely my mind relaxes and my soul quiets’… With these words, I can almost smell the air and feel it. That’s truly a sight to see. Truly, you’re in a beautiful place. Blessings to you and the whole family..
‘feeling the sea breeze, hearing the sound of surf, seeing seagulls flying and playing freely my mind relaxes and my soul quiets’… With these words, I can almost smell the air and feel it. That’s truly a sight to see. Truly, you’re in a beautiful place. Blessings to you and the whole family..
Beautiful sceneries to behold! Wish i could be in NZ too!
Beautiful sceneries to behold! Wish i could be in NZ too!
Hey Jonan, This is a beautiful place ! I hope to visit you in your new home soon.
Hey Jonan, This is a beautiful place ! I hope to visit you in your new home soon.
God is Great! Absolutely,stunning work Pastor Jonan..Great pictures & photography! Each &every image is really fantastic…The photos are exquisite & unique..I love scenery & I did enjoy watching your lovely pictures w/ your family..hoping to now see them in real..thank u for sharing w/us your wonderful & unforgettable memories of a beautiful place..Keep up the good work!:)
God is Great! Absolutely,stunning work Pastor Jonan..Great pictures & photography! Each &every image is really fantastic…The photos are exquisite & unique..I love scenery & I did enjoy watching your lovely pictures w/ your family..hoping to now see them in real..thank u for sharing w/us your wonderful & unforgettable memories of a beautiful place..Keep up the good work!:)
Great Place Nan…..wish we can also visit you there…and maybe live there too….
Advance Merry Christmas…and God bless….
Great Place Nan…..wish we can also visit you there…and maybe live there too….
Advance Merry Christmas…and God bless….
It’s like heaven on earth. The sceneries are so calm and pristine like pictures out from a postcard. It’s like going to a new dimension unlike any other, unspoiled by pollution, preserved in the same way God created it from the beginning. And yes, I want to live there too. 🙂
It’s like heaven on earth. The sceneries are so calm and pristine like pictures out from a postcard. It’s like going to a new dimension unlike any other, unspoiled by pollution, preserved in the same way God created it from the beginning. And yes, I want to live there too. 🙂
Lovely pictures!A very beautiful scenery..Looks very peaceful w/c is perfect for just a day to just relax.. I’m glad you had such a wonderful time & happy living w/ur family..Thank you for sharing this w/us..It’s really a great memories of a beautiful place to homestay..Godspeed!
Lovely pictures!A very beautiful scenery..Looks very peaceful w/c is perfect for just a day to just relax.. I’m glad you had such a wonderful time & happy living w/ur family..Thank you for sharing this w/us..It’s really a great memories of a beautiful place to homestay..Godspeed!
nice place to live
nice place to live
Had Geoffrey Chaucer been privy to the titillating scenery of South Canterbury, he might have made this as the backdrop of his tales, Canterbury notwithstanding…hehe.
I see that the New Zealand locale has been generous to you and your family. Enjoy the scenery, continue writing about it while living your life to the fullest, sir. (“,)
Had Geoffrey Chaucer been privy to the titillating scenery of South Canterbury, he might have made this as the backdrop of his tales, Canterbury notwithstanding…hehe.
I see that the New Zealand locale has been generous to you and your family. Enjoy the scenery, continue writing about it while living your life to the fullest, sir. (“,)
Godbless you…
Godbless you…
HI Kuya Jonan, u’r truly blessed that u live there now. .S. Canterbury is soo beautiful . We passed by some of the places you’ve mentioned above lastyear when my parents came to visit NZ. I really wanted to go back there. Well maybe i can visit you someday. God bless.
HI Kuya Jonan, u’r truly blessed that u live there now. .S. Canterbury is soo beautiful . We passed by some of the places you’ve mentioned above lastyear when my parents came to visit NZ. I really wanted to go back there. Well maybe i can visit you someday. God bless.
fascinating! truly a blessing as you are all to us. keep shining!
fascinating! truly a blessing as you are all to us. keep shining!
Thanks Ptr. Jonan for sharing this very nice article.I hope we could visit the place someday!
Thanks Ptr. Jonan for sharing this very nice article.I hope we could visit the place someday!
Wow! Amazing pictures..God is truly amazing with his creations. God bless pastor Jonan:)
Lovely place. It look so serene and gentle. God’s awesome creation. Your family is so blessed to be able to live in this wonderful place.
Lovely place. It look so serene and gentle. God’s awesome creation. Your family is so blessed to be able to live in this wonderful place.
Happy to see you and family settling in a beautiful place. Hope that my kids and I will be able to visit your new abode in the near future, if God wills.
I strongly agree with you,Jonan.Loved the years we lived in Canterbury.
I strongly agree with you,Jonan.Loved the years we lived in Canterbury.
Ganda! Sana maka rating din me sa ganoong place. (Translation: Beautiful! I hope I could reach this place.)
Ganda! Sana maka rating din me sa ganoong place. (Translation: Beautiful! I hope I could reach this place.)
Good work, Nan.Nice article and good shots
Good work, Nan.Nice article and good shots
Good article and nice photographs
Amazing and beautiful sceneries declaring how awesome our God is!
Looks like a beautiful place Jonan. I’m happy to see you and your family are settling quite well. God bless you.
Hello sir Jonan, “the best” gid gale dira, kabugnaw, daw mabatyagan ko ang dapya sang glacier nga ara sa background! Godspeed and more power!
it is indeed a beautiful place to visit…next on my list..thank you for sharing it with me…
a dream place to settle and find peace.few words are not enough to describe what one feels and it’s like being there too..thank you for sharing that beautiful place with us.
What a beautiful place you live at, Jonan!! Surely, Timaru will be in my travel list now!
What a beautiful place you live at, Jonan!! Surely, Timaru will be in my travel list now!
mabalik kami da liwat (We will go there again.)
mabalik kami da liwat (We will go there again.)
Stunning! No doubt South Island has THE best places in the world!!! Need to fly down South to shoot these!!! 🙂
nami tani maka upod sa imo toto karl. para maka kuha man ko photo tips sa imo. (Translation: I wish I could come with you Karl so I could learn photography tips from you.)
Hi pastor jonan, I’m happy for you and your family to be there living in South Canterbury. Indeed God is good, let us praise Him! Continue spreading His words.
Hi pastor jonan, I’m happy for you and your family to be there living in South Canterbury. Indeed God is good, let us praise Him! Continue spreading His words.
Such a beautiful place.. A perfect place to settle.. Great pictures sir.. The beauty of South Canterbury was perfectly shown.. 😄
Such a beautiful place.. A perfect place to settle.. Great pictures sir.. The beauty of South Canterbury was perfectly shown.. 😄
Its so peaceful & quite place, loves the Solitude of this place!
Its so peaceful & quite place, loves the Solitude of this place!
visit someday
visit someday
I’ve travelled New Zealand (both North and South Island) in the late 80’s and i would love to do it again specially the south island . . . Bro . . the place where you are living now is beautiful . . . i will visit you there again one day . . . remember it is only 2 hrs flight . . .
I’ve travelled New Zealand (both North and South Island) in the late 80’s and i would love to do it again specially the south island . . . Bro . . the place where you are living now is beautiful . . . i will visit you there again one day . . . remember it is only 2 hrs flight . . .
I would love to visit this place in the future.
A very beautiful place!
A very beautiful place!
A day doesn’t pass that I don’t remember the 4 wonderful years I spent in South Canterbury..Timaru will always be in my heart..I have been fortunate to return twice to my beloved Timaru and all of South Canterbury!!
A day doesn’t pass that I don’t remember the 4 wonderful years I spent in South Canterbury..Timaru will always be in my heart..I have been fortunate to return twice to my beloved Timaru and all of South Canterbury!!
We often take all these for granted. Makes you realize what a wonderful place we are privileged to live in.
We often take all these for granted. Makes you realize what a wonderful place we are privileged to live in.
no doubt south island has the best places on earth! need to fly down and shoot! 🙂
no doubt south island has the best places on earth! need to fly down and shoot! 🙂
I wish I knew about South Canterbury long time ago. I went to Wellington some years ago and would have visited South Canterbury too. On my next trip to NZ, I won’t leave without visiting your new city. It’s so peaceful, I wanna take a vacation forever! 🙂
Scenic pictures . Glad you are enjoying yourselves there Pastor. Reading your comments and looking at the pics of destinations in South Canterbury make me take a whiff at Middle Earth. Especially Lake Tekapo. Looks like something straight from Tolkien’s books. I love it. 🙂
Scenic pictures . Glad you are enjoying yourselves there Pastor. Reading your comments and looking at the pics of destinations in South Canterbury make me take a whiff at Middle Earth. Especially Lake Tekapo. Looks like something straight from Tolkien’s books. I love it. 🙂
Glad that you found a new home there
Glad that you found a new home there
What a beautiful place! The story, the photos and personally knowing the values of the author, leaves me no doubt that this place is one of the oasis for peace, serenity, simplicity and contentment. I hope that one day I can make a visit there.
Keep sharing your beautiful blessings, Manong J.! 🙂
wonderful place and story!!..=) God bless
wonderful place and story!!..=) God bless
It’s a beautiful place,like a paradise.A quiet and relaxing ambiance especially for the family.Hope to see you and your family!GOD BLESS!
It’s a beautiful place,like a paradise.A quiet and relaxing ambiance especially for the family.Hope to see you and your family!GOD BLESS!
i want to visit this place someday with my family!! Its so beautiful!
i want to visit this place someday with my family!! Its so beautiful!
The pictures and the description are so inviting. It would be really nice to visit this place someday. I’m glad you have finally found a place where your family feels at home. 😀 God bless you!
Wow! I will include this in my travel destination! 🙂
Wow! I will include this in my travel destination! 🙂
Wow! This is what Louis Armstrong meant in his song “What a Wonderful World”. 🙂 Awesome!
Great place! I’m hoping to see Timaru soon 🙂
Great place! I’m hoping to see Timaru soon 🙂
Beautiful place. I will include this in my list of places to visit. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful place. I will include this in my list of places to visit. Thanks for sharing.
Such a calm ,serene and beautiful place..Good luck in your journey to discover some more wonders in New Zealand. Wherever,we are I guess its being with our loved ones that makes us even more appreciative with what we have.Have a Happy Happy Christmas..Hope si tito lau kg tita lyn makakdato na dra.
Such a calm ,serene and beautiful place..Good luck in your journey to discover some more wonders in New Zealand. Wherever,we are I guess its being with our loved ones that makes us even more appreciative with what we have.Have a Happy Happy Christmas..Hope si tito lau kg tita lyn makakdato na dra.
Sounds like happy ending that a lot of people only dream of. Happy to see that you have found your place in the sun. Good luck!
Beautiful place. Perfect holiday destination. Will visit soon.:)
Beautiful place. Perfect holiday destination. Will visit soon.:)
Great place to raise a family
Great place to raise a family
Definitely in my bucket list! Hope to visit someday!
We’d love to host and tour you and family around. Praying for that day. Thank you.
Definitely in my bucket list! Hope to visit someday!
We’d love to host and tour you and family around. Praying for that day. Thank you.
Great scenery and the place is calling you to its refreshing embrace. Impressive.
Great scenery and the place is calling you to its refreshing embrace. Impressive.
Love the place. Hope to visit someday.
Well, when NZ will be one of your port of call, let’s plan a meet up. Thank you.
Love the place. Hope to visit someday.
Well, when NZ will be one of your port of call, let’s plan a meet up. Thank you.
AMAZING! NOT ENOUGH WORDS TO DESCRIBE THIS BEAUTIFUL PLACE
Beautiful Place to live. Amo gid ini nga place ang gusto man sang hubby ko nga istaran..:) Really awesome!
Beautiful Place to live. Amo gid ini nga place ang gusto man sang hubby ko nga istaran..:) Really awesome!
Jonan and Jewel, we hope to see you again and visit Timaru someday.
Thank you Nong Ding for taking time to post a comment. Hope to see you here in the very near future. 🙂
Jonan and Jewel, we hope to see you again and visit Timaru someday.
Thank you Nong Ding for taking time to post a comment. Hope to see you here in the very near future. 🙂
Great place!
daw dungon man d’ya? pwerte ka tawhay mag paliwaliwa.
Come and help me search for bahal nga tuba…miss you Brod Tampz!
Thanks!
Great place!
daw dungon man d’ya? pwerte ka tawhay mag paliwaliwa.
Thanks!
Yes, one day all Centralains from Australia and New Zealand will gather in this beautiful place for our reunion…
Very possible Nong Mau.
Yes, one day all Centralains from Australia and New Zealand will gather in this beautiful place for our reunion…
Very possible Nong Mau.
Great comments on a beautiful part of the world. It’s so easy to get too familiar with your surroundings, but Jonan you remind us all of the special nature of this area.
Great comments on a beautiful part of the world. It’s so easy to get too familiar with your surroundings, but Jonan you remind us all of the special nature of this area.
I love it!! You are very fortunate to be able to be there and appreciate God’s wonderful work, first hand. The pictures are truly beautiful! Good work.
Perla & Linzy
Thank you Ma’am Pearl and Linzy. Please find time to drop by next time you’re just a sea away! 🙂
I love it!! You are very fortunate to be able to be there and appreciate God’s wonderful work, first hand. The pictures are truly beautiful! Good work.
Perla & Linzy
Thank you Ma’am Pearl and Linzy. Please find time to drop by next time you’re just a sea away! 🙂
The pictures are inviting, the place will definitely awestruck any visitor
The pictures are inviting, the place will definitely awestruck any visitor
Hope to visit there someday..:))
Hope to visit there someday..:))
This would definitely be in my “Places to Visit” list!
Impressive! Hope to visit someday.
Thank you Doc Val for your comments. I just included two reasons that really have an impact on us. There could be thousand reasons to visit South Canterbury.
Wow! very nice place , i like to visit there someday.
Thank you Brod Jessey. Life is too short to miss seeing this place. Put South Canterbury in your wish list.
paradise! would love to come and experience the place.
Paradise on earth could be one description. Visit us soon and you’ll truly say that it is!
Just by looking at the pictures gives me an inspiration to explore and wish that one day I can visit the place.
Bring your family and loved ones here and find great peace and quiet.
Wow, stunning! Definitely a place to be when I go abroad again! 🙂
Thank you for posting a comment Edel.
Indeed, one of the best places to go if I’m abroad. I’ll be gladder to meet you and your family. 🙂
Having read the post above encourages me to to your place. It’s truly a gift from the heavens!
See you and regards!
Thank you!
I feel like coming for a visit maybe for a few years!
Lovely inspiring capture of your new home brother.
We hope you will come visit us also in Palawan someday.
Very enjoyable read thanks for posting.
Best regards and God bless+
Joe
Thank you Joe for your comment. Palawan is one destination we have in our list of places to visit. We would love to meet you there. God bless you and Glai.
Hi Tito, it’s very Lovely place i wish we could live there also…have a wonderful
day…and more blessings to come!!!
It’s beautiful, clean and peaceful!
I could see that “HAPPY SMILE” on your face, your family and friends.
This must be a place where one could find many friendly people.
I would love to come to this place!
Hey, is there a job for me there?