Like you, when I go for a walk near the ocean or in nature here in NZ, I just keep saying "beautiful" and "gorgeous" and "wow" to myself. Even just walking down to my local beach or looking at the ocean from my house in Auckland. It's just so green and beautiful here!
8:08 We didn't cross oceans on paddled waka, but on Waka Hourua. If you google, you can see some modern ones; they've travelled all through the Pacific and across to the USA.
I'm a Kiwi from Blenheim living the last 13 years in Australia, and Picton is part of our playground; countless trips for fishing, fish & chips and ice-cream ... We have just begun talking about moving back and living in the Marlborough Sounds, so have been watching as many vids as possible because we're missing the scenery sooooo much! You have captured the essence of my beautiful country so well, and I love that it's not a quick pic here and there, but you've laboured on some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, well done and thank you! I can't wait to get back and enjoy it all again, but with much more appreciation for what we had and left but never really "saw" it!❤
As an expat Kiwi of 20 years living overseas and currently deciding where in NZ I want to move back to in order to raise my young family, your channel is really helping me out alot. I remember Feb/Mar are the best months to visit NZ due to its weather and I see you really getting lucky with the bluest of the blue skies in Marlborough Sounds and the greenest of the green grass in Picton. Your AirBNB house architecture is fantastic and is something I would like to build as well. Great video's guys and keep up the good work. Looking forward to the rest of your travels to help me shortlist my favourite towns to live.
I owe how amazing life experiences you are giving to your children. Children who are expose to different culture will grow up more tolerant to others and most of all more creative to life.
THE most important thing about Picton is that it is the stepping off point for the fabulous Marlborough wine district. No trip to Picton is complete without a visit.
Love Picton, again crossed there from Wellington many times in my life. Didn't get to stay long, but have walked about the town. Love that you are all enjoying it. Kiwi from Virginia
8.50 you are headed to the Grove Track you are definitely entering gods backyard, Queen Charlotte Sounds to your right & further over to Pelorus Sound. Unique.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders You're there now ? so when will we see that video ? it's a long drive from Wellington but obviously worth it, seeing a Kiwi live in nature ( never seen one myself ) .... and I hope you sample plenty of the local fare ... Bluff oysters and Crayfish. 😊👍
My exam was finished a few days ago. I have been watching a lot of your old videos and it made me a travel lover 😁Just love how you guys perfectly shoot and edit the videos. Also this video is amazing and very scenic ☺☺ Love you guys from India ❤
Thanks for showing us around Picton . I have passed through the area several times , going to or coming from the ferry , but have never stopped to admire the place . Some of the best weather in NZ in this region and yes a very pretty little town . Love it
Nice video. Went to Picton a couple of times when I was a kid for the U16 cross country fun run. Our coach from Wellington was friends with one of the ferry captains and got to go on the bridge and life boat deck. It is a 3 hour trip on the ferry. It only takes 45 mins to fly from Wellington to Auckland and 1 hour 20 mins from Wellington to Queenstown (Airbus A320).
Love your videos, that little bird on your walk was a Fantail and they always usually come close to you on walks and Possums are a MAJOR pest in New Zealand and can desimate at forest. It you see a big bare batch of dead trees in a forest, that's Possums. Hope you guys enjoy it here.
Thanks for mentioning that. :-) There’s a huge grass roots & national effort to eradicate possums and other invasive/introduced predators from NZ to protect native flora and fauna. predatorfreenz.org Expat Kiwi/ dual NZ Canadian citizen in Toronto Canada and taking distance IT grad program at Massey U in NZ. Just discovered your channel via @kiwiamericans Loving your content. :-D Picton was sooo much fun when I was there as a kid.
Just came across your channel, great travel adventures. Those little fantail birds like to follow people and they catch all the tiny insects that we disturb while walking along
Earthing allows your body to equalise with the planet. If our body has a build up of static electricity going barefoot discharges excess static. Walk barefoot on sand and think about the effect it's having on your well-being. Also try hugging a tree you like the look of Cheers Gray Australia
Hi Patton fams, thanks for sharing, beautiful place Picton and awesome views👌🏾I love the house too 👍🏾 ummm I think the pronunciation is Snout not Snoot 🐽 like big Snout 😁 👍🏾😂
Travel with group,No borders limit,is great way to fulfilled yours Dream,specially for those who are Master mind Just love description,of this travel chanel
@@GrowingUpWithoutBordersOh yes and “Of course” , I am enjoying all of your videos a lot because all are full of fun and entertainment. You people producing detailed variety of places regularly, giving us opportunity to watch them frequently. Truth is , I started taking interest in tourism just after watching your channel. You are my favourites. God bless you and family.💕💕
A wonderful capture of my home town. I have sent it to all my American friends ! I used to live in NYC but now life in the Queen Charlotte Sound. For obvious reasons.
Pictons really nice and my family is from there. Mum was born on a whaling station and that beach I used to swim at as a 4 year old. Nice convenient 8 hour drive from Dunedin.
You picked a nice day to go walk about. Check out the Queen Charlotte road to Havelock and then back to Picton via Blenheim as it is a very picturesque trip. I have also met up with Tara, a very interesting lady. If you are interested in the Cook Strait ferries, take a look at ruclips.net/video/F3ggNxRcvm0/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/Ex3P0TiVXls/видео.html.
Not yet, but it's on our list to visit this year if possible. Do you have any recommendations? It would be great to connect on Instagram @growingupwithoutborders
" Hi There To The Awesome Five, Otherwise Known As " The Family Living Without Borders! " I sincerely hope that you enjoyed your time in Picton, The Gateway To The South Island. We are honoured to have you as guess to our part of the world, and thank you for showing Picton to the rest of the world. " God Bless You All, Chantal, Chloe, And The Others whose names I didn't get to know! "
We know now that they are after the little sand flies and food but it still feels like a big warm welcome when even the birds come up close to say hello. 😍
Apperantly, the territory is stunning, expat can take much opportunity according to planned whom prepared for visitors. It is expensive from Dunedin, Homilton, plymouth,. But the last thing, this is a really beautiful and 💕 country no doubt, you have generated a great story and facts about NZ. Bye
That bird is a piwakawaka (Fan Tail) known for its friendliness and ability to bring messages to people walking in the forest. If you get lost it will accompany you and guide you out of the forest and in Maori myth it will be the bearer of news for you.
OMG, that bird is one of the best in country, the Fantail, they eat minute flying insects. If you walk through any healthy bush (off trail) you will attract them by disturbing things. Which makes them feel friendly as, twittering and fluttering as they follow you .about. 😘 >you're not really my thing, channel wise, I was just checking my 'outsiders' view on 'people who use "America" to refer to 1 or 2 of the countries in North America" and Yea you certainly have done and seem reasonable, TY
When we first arrived to NZ we just thought these fantails were friendly birds as New Zealander are. Then someone enlightened us and explained the same thing you mentioned and it all made sense. 😂😂We definitely refer to “America” as the US all the time and more so call the over countries there “The Americas”
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders International Digital Nomads. That is a very good gig. You and your family are very fortunate. Best of success in all your endeavors.👍👍
May I suggest you carry A personal Epirb A cigarette lighter Chocolate Occasionally people get lost or have an accident. An Epirb will notify authorities you need help. Hypothermia is life threatening. A cigarette lighter will enable you to light a fire for warmth till help arrives. Soldiers carry Chocolate. Condensed energy
fANAIL BIRD, FLYING AROUND YOUR DISTURB OF YOUR WALK,THESE BIRDS FLYING AROUND US,EH, CARE THEIR FLITE FOR THE DISTURB OF YOUR FOOT MOVEMENT. kiwi,what shall we do about knowing.catching those flies you disturb as you move. Fantails beuaty.
New Zealand is a nice place but I’m afraid politics has poison its appeal to me after the socialist government of New Zealand is contemplating to label Australia, its neighbor as “rogue nation.” I do love the nature I will say.
I’ve noticed that the kids are happy in New Zealand. The quiet and reserved second child is becoming very social while the third child is a little reserved. The oldest kid has the same personality as before. New Zealand does relax the mind
That’s my horse :) her name is Bronte and she’s 29 years old. She’s living out her retirement eating apples and carrots
That’s amazing! We’ll have to go back one day to bring her some apples.
Like you, when I go for a walk near the ocean or in nature here in NZ, I just keep saying "beautiful" and "gorgeous" and "wow" to myself. Even just walking down to my local beach or looking at the ocean from my house in Auckland. It's just so green and beautiful here!
8:08 We didn't cross oceans on paddled waka, but on Waka Hourua. If you google, you can see some modern ones; they've travelled all through the Pacific and across to the USA.
I'm a Kiwi from Blenheim living the last 13 years in Australia, and Picton is part of our playground; countless trips for fishing, fish & chips and ice-cream ... We have just begun talking about moving back and living in the Marlborough Sounds, so have been watching as many vids as possible because we're missing the scenery sooooo much! You have captured the essence of my beautiful country so well, and I love that it's not a quick pic here and there, but you've laboured on some of the most beautiful scenery in the world, well done and thank you! I can't wait to get back and enjoy it all again, but with much more appreciation for what we had and left but never really "saw" it!❤
I bet you’re missing the scenery. It’s spectacular and so unique. We really enjoyed our time in the Picton area too.
Glad you liked our videos.
As an expat Kiwi of 20 years living overseas and currently deciding where in NZ I want to move back to in order to raise my young family, your channel is really helping me out alot. I remember Feb/Mar are the best months to visit NZ due to its weather and I see you really getting lucky with the bluest of the blue skies in Marlborough Sounds and the greenest of the green grass in Picton. Your AirBNB house architecture is fantastic and is something I would like to build as well. Great video's guys and keep up the good work. Looking forward to the rest of your travels to help me shortlist my favourite towns to live.
I owe how amazing life experiences you are giving to your children. Children who are expose to different culture will grow up more tolerant to others and most of all more creative to life.
Yes I agree 💯
THE most important thing about Picton is that it is the stepping off point for the fabulous Marlborough wine district. No trip to Picton is complete without a visit.
Love Picton, again crossed there from Wellington many times in my life. Didn't get to stay long, but have walked about the town. Love that you are all enjoying it. Kiwi from Virginia
The last 30 seconds finale vignette with Chloe & Angelique was fun. Your family really knows how to enjoy life. Thanks for the shared joy.
8.50 you are headed to the Grove Track you are definitely entering gods backyard, Queen Charlotte Sounds to your right & further over to Pelorus Sound. Unique.
Thank you for putting my town Picton on the map. I hope you's had fun in Picton. And thanks.
We loved it there. So beautiful!
Another goodie ... beautiful autumn weather, sunny skies, sweet air, great views. perfect. Thanks.🎯
Beautiful place! We finally made it to Stewart Island. NZ is simply amazing.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders You're there now ? so when will we see that video ? it's a long drive from Wellington but obviously worth it, seeing a Kiwi live in nature ( never seen one myself ) .... and I hope you sample plenty of the local fare ... Bluff oysters and Crayfish. 😊👍
My exam was finished a few days ago. I have been watching a lot of your old videos and it made me a travel lover 😁Just love how you guys perfectly shoot and edit the videos. Also this video is amazing and very scenic ☺☺
Love you guys from India ❤
Thanks for showing us around Picton . I have passed through the area several times , going to or coming from the ferry , but have never stopped to admire the place . Some of the best weather in NZ in this region and yes a very pretty little town . Love it
Nice video. Went to Picton a couple of times when I was a kid for the U16 cross country fun run. Our coach from Wellington was friends with one of the ferry captains and got to go on the bridge and life boat deck. It is a 3 hour trip on the ferry. It only takes 45 mins to fly from Wellington to Auckland and 1 hour 20 mins from Wellington to Queenstown (Airbus A320).
You probably have some great memories of when you were there last. Sounds like your coach had a nice view on deck.
Love your videos, that little bird on your walk was a Fantail and they always usually come close to you on walks and Possums are a MAJOR pest in New Zealand and can desimate at forest. It you see a big bare batch of dead trees in a forest, that's Possums. Hope you guys enjoy it here.
Thanks for mentioning that. :-) There’s a huge grass roots & national effort to eradicate possums and other invasive/introduced predators from NZ to protect native flora and fauna. predatorfreenz.org Expat Kiwi/ dual NZ Canadian citizen in Toronto Canada and taking distance IT grad program at Massey U in NZ. Just discovered your channel via @kiwiamericans Loving your content. :-D Picton was sooo much fun when I was there as a kid.
Just came across your channel, great travel adventures.
Those little fantail birds like to follow people and they catch all the tiny insects that we disturb while walking along
That’s it! We didn’t know this until not too long ago. We just thought they were friendly birds. 😂😂
i love picton
Yeah it's so beautiful!
Chloe is now taller than Julia! Binge watching your videos has been taking me around the world.
Amazing right! Thanks for joining us. ♥️
What a lovely person you are and your girls are just beautiful and friendly. Justa a wonderful family :)
Ah thanks so much! Always nice to get positive uplifting encouragement. 🙏🏻💕🤩😎
Exactly!! Nature restores what life takes from you, if that makes any sense, love who ever does the editing gr8 vlog😎❤️🇳🇿
Your family really needs to come back to New Zealand. Chloe will agree.
She's definitely be on board with that. We hear it every single day. No joking.
That was really fun to watch! How did I miss this episode? Such a beautiful area. Viewing from Seattle...still.
So glad you enjoyed this one and didn’t miss it.
Earthing allows your body to equalise with the planet. If our body has a build up of static electricity going barefoot discharges excess static. Walk barefoot on sand and think about the effect it's having on your well-being.
Also try hugging a tree you like the look of
Cheers Gray Australia
Ilove this nice country and wederful people 😊😍💗
We have just left Picton this morning for Havelock. We would have waved and said Hi too as a subscriber🤗. Beautiful place.
So cool! Thanks for subscribing! 🙌🤩 We hope you enjoy many more of our videos!
The little bird is a Fantail, when you walk you disturb the insects which the Fantail then hunts 😁
Hi Patton fams, thanks for sharing, beautiful place Picton and awesome views👌🏾I love the house too 👍🏾 ummm I think the pronunciation is Snout not Snoot 🐽 like big Snout 😁 👍🏾😂
beautiful, wonderful and lovely family you are, what is better than that.
😊 thank you
Travel with group,No borders limit,is great way to fulfilled yours Dream,specially for those who are Master mind
Just love description,of this travel chanel
Every thing is worth seeing. My love to all family. I am watching your previous videos too one by one.🤙🏻
Thank you so much 😀I hope you're enjoying them all!
@@GrowingUpWithoutBordersOh yes and “Of course” , I am enjoying all of your videos a lot because all are full of fun and entertainment. You people producing detailed variety of places regularly, giving us opportunity to watch them frequently.
Truth is , I started taking interest in tourism just after watching your channel. You are my favourites.
God bless you and family.💕💕
A wonderful capture of my home town. I have sent it to all my American friends ! I used to live in NYC but now life in the Queen Charlotte Sound. For obvious reasons.
Oh wow!! You’re in one of the most beautiful part of NZ in my opinion. Thanks for sharing the video! 🙌🤩
No walls, no borders, no nations at all ! - good luck with that.
This place looks beautiful...what am I saying NZ is beautiful
Y’a Picton’s really nice!
Pictons really nice and my family is from there. Mum was born on a whaling station and that beach I used to swim at as a 4 year old.
Nice convenient 8 hour drive from Dunedin.
THIS IS THE CUTEST FAMILY🔝🔝👌🏻🤗😊
I’m travelling with you guys 🌏🌎🌍 from🇨🇦🙋♀️enjoy every moment in beautiful NZ👍
That’s awesome! I hope you’re enjoying the journey with us!!
Have you tried the Blue Cod and chips yet?,so good.
Amazing house. Dancing in my chair to the soundtrack at 20:00. Looks a lot like Northern California.
So glad you joined in on the fun with the dance party. If that’s what Northern California looks like I’m sure we would love it there too.
The red Ford "car" is a Ford Ranchero. It is kind of a car made to use like a truck, like a Chevy El Camino.
Cool! As you can see I don't know my cars very well 😂😂
Beautiful views 😘😘😘Mashaallah.. thanks guys
I know...it’s a beautiful area. The whole country is stunning!
You picked a nice day to go walk about. Check out the Queen Charlotte road to Havelock and then back to Picton via Blenheim as it is a very picturesque trip. I have also met up with Tara, a very interesting lady. If you are interested in the Cook Strait ferries, take a look at ruclips.net/video/F3ggNxRcvm0/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/Ex3P0TiVXls/видео.html.
Nice work! Have you visited Timor-Leste yet? I'm from Wellington, NZ, but living in Timor-Leste at the moment. Loved watching this! :)
Not yet, but it's on our list to visit this year if possible. Do you have any recommendations? It would be great to connect on Instagram @growingupwithoutborders
Julie you looking gorgeous and god bless youy family 🌟💙🌟
Thanks!
My home town, was born and went to school in Picton
That’s cool! It’s a really nice town!
It was wonderful to meet you in the Salvation Army shop in Blenheim. I hope you girls have a great camp. Can you tell me again where it is? 😊
It was so nice meeting you as well. The girls are at Easter camp up in Fielding. They had a fantastic time! I can't wait to hear all about it.
" Hi There To The Awesome Five, Otherwise Known As " The Family Living Without Borders! "
I sincerely hope that you enjoyed your time in Picton, The Gateway To The South Island. We are honoured to have you as guess to our part of the world, and thank you for showing Picton to the rest of the world.
" God Bless You All, Chantal, Chloe, And The Others whose names I didn't get to know! "
Hi, just wondering how are you allowed in NZ? Or is this filmed before Covid?
they have yummy chicken and chips there with gravy its on the top end of where the shops are check them out if you haven't already :)
That bird is called a Fantail/pīwakawaka very cheeky tends to follow you around native to NZ
We know now that they are after the little sand flies and food but it still feels like a big warm welcome when even the birds come up close to say hello. 😍
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders they fly around you as when you walk through the bush you active the insects which is food for the fantails
I had horchata from La Michoacana on friday. :D
Apperantly, the territory is stunning, expat can take much opportunity according to planned whom prepared for visitors. It is expensive from Dunedin, Homilton, plymouth,. But the last thing, this is a really beautiful and 💕 country no doubt, you have generated a great story and facts about NZ. Bye
Pleased you enjoyed Picton, close to my NZ home. Did you go to Waikawa and travel around East on Port Underwood Road? Enjoy your travels.
Yeah we loved it there. We didn’t see Waikawa though. Should we go?
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders Waikawa is where I live and it is very nice. Driving around the coast is very nice and there are many hiking tracks.
That bird is a piwakawaka (Fan Tail) known for its friendliness and ability to bring messages to people walking in the forest. If you get lost it will accompany you and guide you out of the forest and in Maori myth it will be the bearer of news for you.
The snout track is pronounced the same as a pigs snout, Cheers !
Cool! Thanks for letting us know. ☺️
A think the bird’s a Fantail.
Yes that’s it!
Please do videos about west Africa. It’s very hard to find travel videos about those countries.
We still have yet to come to west Africa but when we do we'll certainly create some amazing videos. 🙌
When was this filmed?
Family❤
Family yes!
How many clothes/shoes do you each travel with or do you share a lot?
Exellent day family 🌻🇧🇷
Thanks! Hope you have a great day too!
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Beautiful family
Thank you!
I love you from brasil 🇧🇷💚
Thanks! ♥️
Lovely ❤❤♥️♥️
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!
Hang on , thought you guys had been on Interislander already? Pick a calm day to go lol... 😂👍🤢
Do you ever talk about the temp. in F or should I figure on always having to think, oh yes this is in C.
What about costs living in such s big apartment?
There are so few ppl in NZ... streets are really empty
Yes, the population of PIcton is 4000 people! You'll see a lot more in our Wellington and Auckland videos.
Math asayi loke wate awidinna eth apita slli nane 😞😞
Hello family beautiful 👩👧👧👩👧👦👨👩👧👦
Hola Ezequiel!
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders ❤
OMG, that bird is one of the best in country, the Fantail, they eat minute flying insects. If you walk through any healthy bush (off trail) you will attract them by disturbing things. Which makes them feel friendly as, twittering and fluttering as they follow you .about. 😘 >you're not really my thing, channel wise, I was just checking my 'outsiders' view on 'people who use "America" to refer to 1 or 2 of the countries in North America" and Yea you certainly have done and seem reasonable, TY
When we first arrived to NZ we just thought these fantails were friendly birds as New Zealander are. Then someone enlightened us and explained the same thing you mentioned and it all made sense. 😂😂We definitely refer to “America” as the US all the time and more so call the over countries there “The Americas”
What do you do for a living there Haha seems fun
Aside from our RUclips channel, we manage websites and do online marketing.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders I see so your work is virtual?
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders International Digital Nomads. That is a very good gig. You and your family are very fortunate. Best of success in all your endeavors.👍👍
How was the horchata? Lol
Delicious! We need to make that more often.
Delicious! We need to make that more often.
@@GrowingUpWithoutBorders it's really good, you can find them anywhere in Texas
Why, the bird,. Fantail, it is, around all of us, where its being, why, as we walk in our being, they fly, to pick up the bugs our motion disturbs.
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Have a great day in 🇵🇰 !
How are you able to afford that?
May I suggest you carry
A personal Epirb
A cigarette lighter
Chocolate
Occasionally people get lost or have an accident.
An Epirb will notify authorities you need help.
Hypothermia is life threatening.
A cigarette lighter will enable you to light a fire for warmth till help arrives.
Soldiers carry Chocolate. Condensed energy
Its Illegal to fly drones in built up areas in New Zealand.
Hi friend you very nice julia i m glad
Thanks!
I can see why you give up Canada for New Zealand.
NZ is truly an amazing country.
"We wanted to take the West Coast because everyone says it's a must see but it was raining" Yep that's pretty much the West Coast for you
Yeah exactly that. We did end up going to the West Coast but we timed it with some nice sunshine. 😉☺️
What age are the girls they are all very tall
The girls are now 13, 15 and 17 and Chloe, our youngest, has surpassed all us girls!!
Aotearoa,
About time to move on?
Yeah, nah ... We're still loving it here. How are things going?
Haha :)
ana grasp HUMANITY
Fantails will follow you because you disturb bugs with your walking.
fANAIL BIRD, FLYING AROUND YOUR DISTURB OF YOUR WALK,THESE BIRDS FLYING AROUND US,EH, CARE THEIR FLITE FOR THE DISTURB OF YOUR FOOT MOVEMENT. kiwi,what shall we do about knowing.catching those flies you disturb as you move. Fantails beuaty.
Yeah we learned this later on too. Thanks for sharing.
Am a egit Engel, socialist,.
In Maori beliefs if a fantail flies in your house, its a bad omen, foretelling death,
Oh wow! I didn’t know that. Thanks for sharing.
They have flown into mine a few times and no one died, so they're welcome anytime.
Maori, in speak, no ism!S. Being, one, meaning, none of us, meaning, one us, iwi, all of us.
Cool! Thanks for sharing that.
New Zealand is a nice place but I’m afraid politics has poison its appeal to me after the socialist government of New Zealand is contemplating to label Australia, its neighbor as “rogue nation.” I do love the nature I will say.
I’ve noticed that the kids are happy in New Zealand. The quiet and reserved second child is becoming very social while the third child is a little reserved. The oldest kid has the same personality as before. New Zealand does relax the mind
Australia has always been a rouge nation of shackle draggers :p
What a load of rubbish!
@@kathyg224 What's a load of rubbish - the fact that Cindy is a Commie, or the fact that Australia is a rouge nation? Both seem to check out.
@@lewtscott3346 which model?, vh, vk, vl, n,, p, s, t, x, y, z or ve, vf. Jacinda doesn't make me think of a commodore. How'sabout a munro?.