A change from the hustle and bustle of south east asia has given my lungs a break and my taste buds a refreshing change. From months of rice, noodles, curries and soups to bbq crayfish, fresh lamb, venison, cheese and fine wines.
Tune in Alanna!
Living on the remote West Coast of New Zealand has introduced me to life in the rainforest. Surrounded by native food supplies, wildlife and fresh clean air has replenished my lust for good old european flavours. A standout has been the taste of saltwater over freshwater fish and crustations (often farmed in south east asia). The clean fresh flavour opposed to the muddy, dirty flavour I became accustomed to in asia, has been a joy to indulge in.
A short walk thru the rainforest brings you to Monro beach where crayfish up to 2kg are abundant and blue cod (the choice for New Zealand's famous fush n chup's) thrive in the waters.
The lakes around the area sustain trout the size of salmon, 3 metre eels and tiny freshwater crays about the size of a prawn. The numbers of these edible species is so great that on any given day you can see them going about their routines, cruising the waterways. (The temptation to reach down and scoop them out of the water with your bare hands is strong and realistic.)
Lake Moeraki is located about 36km north of the Haast township on highway 6, on the west coast of the south island of New Zealand. The local industries here are whitebait fishing and hunting.
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