While most vineyards are beautiful places to work, we spent the last few days in a particularly incredible spot perched above the Awatere Valley and the Inland Kaikoura mountain range.
Better yet, the work was paid hourly, so we actually had a chance to slack off and enjoy the view!
We are a twenty-something couple from northern Vermont out to explore the western rim of the Pacific Ocean. Our interests include heady microbrews, swimming holes, heavy snowfall, electronic music, the internet, the tops of mountains, food in general, and maple trees.
Fifteen months of travel will take us from Japan through Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. We will be sharing our experiences here through videos, photos and words.
-Nathan and Stephanie
contact us at fiveeyesfilms@gmail.com
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So happy for you guys, incredible spot. Vt vines just starting to ripen-birds soon
August 21, 2011 at 11:39 pm
hey Bob! i’ll try to convince the migrant workforce to follow us back to VT next spring. we have a tough time keeping up with some of these guys, and i figure they could wrap and tie all of boyden valley in a day. ive been thinking of the vines back home of course…hope the harvest is a good one.
August 21, 2011 at 11:57 pm
Beautiful pictures!
August 22, 2011 at 12:18 am
how long before the hiking bug hits? . . . this valley makes even me want to go for a really long walk! A. Di
August 23, 2011 at 1:03 pm
we head for the mountains in about a week. we’ve done some exploring in the hills nearby, but generally just want to relax on our days off!
September 4, 2011 at 11:00 pm
Sounds like a great way to earn some cash! Sure beats the orange groves, I bet. Are the grapes pleasantly edible? Like the grocery style grapes? silly questions perhaps
August 26, 2011 at 1:06 am
wine grapes are generally juicier and much more flavorful, but alas its not harvest season. we’re pruning and training the vines right now in prep for summer!
August 28, 2011 at 2:37 am
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