19/12/2025
Whangārei was our last city in New Zealand, and it gave us more than we could have imagined!
From day one, we felt welcomed and deeply appreciated. We shared a post in the local Facebook groups — actually two, to be part of both Whangārei communities — and both went viral, bringing an overwhelming number of comments, messages, and requests.
We were hosted by incredible people who opened their homes and their lives to us. They showed us around their farms, taught us how to milk cows, we walked through endless Christmas tree fields and cooked for families and groups of friends.
We even had the honour of cooking for an 82nd birthday, celebrating a wonderful lady who truly loved Italy.
What stayed with us the most was how appreciated we felt. Everyone offered something that went beyond the simple moment itself — a gesture, a story, a connection.
And this is one of the most beautiful things about New Zealand: open hearts, generosity, and a genuine sense of community.
Whangārei wasn’t just our last city.
It was the perfect farewell to an unforgettable chapter.
