So Andy and I are very frugal people
and this trip has been no exception. In fact, I considered naming
this blog “How to Travel to New Zealand on a Budget.” However,
we strongly believe that a trip to Hobbiton is not only
splurge-worthy but that it merits its own post!
A couple of days ago, we stopped by
Matamata with the sole purpose of visiting Hobbiton. It might've
been the 2nd happiest day of my life (after our wedding
day of course!). It was a fulfillment of a childhood dream. I told
Andy that as the tour bus drove us closer and closer to the set, I
felt the same nervous tension I felt on our wedding day (that “I
can't believe this is happening! / I've been waiting forever for
this” feeling). The tour was AWESOME and well worth the money.
There were about 20 people in our tour
group. Our tour guide, Theresa, walked us around for a couple of
hours, explaining behind-the-scenes tidbits on how the film and set
were made, etc. We saw...
The village with the Green Dragon
Pub:
A couple of cool signs:
MANY hobbit holes: (The set had been expanded for the upcoming movie.)
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| Peeking out the window |
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| A cranky hobbit :) |
The Party Tree:
Last but not least, Bag End:
And as if this tour wasn't enough, they
ended it by allowing us to feed and pet sheep (including 2 small
lambs) afterward!
What an amazing day!
That night, we watched Fellowship of
the Ring in our campervan and had lamb stir fry for dinner :p
Can't wait for The Hobbit to come out
in December!
(This post was brought to you by: Dancing Giraffes)
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