Voyna was a most lovely hostess in a most lovely home and homestead. Every item in the home was chosen with an artist's eye; there was always a more fascinating item or color combination to see. Voyna and Jin were easy and helpful and enjoyable to be with. Voyna spent much time helping me plan my route, find places to go, drove me to the health food shops, introduced me to the sheep and horses and special-breed pigeons and chickens, and gave me a huge space in the refrigerator to accommodate my special diet that includes a lot of fruit and vegetable smoothies. I ate local eggs and smoked salmon and trout caught by Jin. I had good wi-fi for my online schoolwork (videos and Skype calls). And their two cats are quiet and sweet, love being petted but are not demanding. I did a laundry there, my exercise out on the veranda, watched the pigeons flying around (so beautiful) from my bedroom window. A truly comfortable, friendly and comforting environment for me as my first landing in the south island.