Following my gym visit this morning, I decided to reward myself with a relaxing breakie in a local cafe - one large latte and a very tasty bacon and egg sandwich later, I started to think another gym visit was in order, but I also began to reminise about the pleasure of breakfasting on holiday and specifically, on holiday in New Zealand!
Nothing makes me feel like I'm on holiday more than being able to enjoy a leisurely breakfast, especially when the locale is somewhat more inspiring than the average UK high street. The Viaduct Harbour in Auckland for one, with its array of cafes and restaurants and cosmopolitan atmosphere, conjurs up wonderfully indulgent memories as do thoughts of watching the morning sun wash over Mecury Bay in Whitianga on the Coromandel. Sun rise and breakfast al fresco are a great combination and one of the many benefits of travelling the east coast of New Zealand.
From Whakatane to Gisborne to Napier, Nelson to Kaikoura to Christchurch, where the River Avon makes a charming substitute for the ocean views, hot cakes (the most delectable pancakes covered in fruits and cream freche and honey/maple syrup and all other delicious things) and a flat white are my recommendation for enjoying your kiwi breakfast to the full!
Check out this blog for a great hot cake recipe.
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