It was love that led Nadia Lim to her new life. If she hadn’t fallen for Carlos Bagrie, then the celebrity foodie might still be leading a very urban existence in the middle of Auckland.
However, 16 years ago, on one of their very first dates, country boy Carlos made it clear that some day he was going back to the land to become a farmer. And now here they are on a beautiful property near Arrowtown in Central Otago, their lives totally transformed.
It may have been Carlos’ dream to begin with, but Nadia couldn’t be happier that it has come to fruition. She shares her husband’s love of the outdoors. In the early days of their relationship, their idea of romance was to disappear together into the middle of nowhere.
“Before we had kids and started a business, when we could take off at the drop of a hat, we used to go camping up at the Karikari Peninsula,” recalls Nadia, 35. “It’s such a beautiful area.”
That became their special place and was where Carlos proposed to the woman he met when they were both students. “My reaction at the time was, ‘Are you sure?’” says Nadia, laughing. “That’s what I said to him and he still teases me about it. But we’d been together for seven years by then, and we knew quite early on that we were compatible and would end up together.”
Denne historien er fra February 15, 2021-utgaven av New Zealand Woman's Weekly.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent ? Logg på
Denne historien er fra February 15, 2021-utgaven av New Zealand Woman's Weekly.
Start din 7-dagers gratis prøveperiode på Magzter GOLD for å få tilgang til tusenvis av utvalgte premiumhistorier og 9000+ magasiner og aviser.
Allerede abonnent? Logg på
Sweet SUCCESS
Delicious twists on traditional favourites
Calzone CRAVING
Anything you can put on top of a pizza can go inside these air fryer Italian turnovers
Kai & kindness - ‘OUR RECIPE FOR A GOOD LIFE'
The foodie and her brother have dished up a cookbook full of comfort
Kia Ora Dame! 'I HAD A BIGGER PURPOSE'
It could have taken a toll on her, but Naida's phone greeting started a legacy
Dame Hinewehi's healing haka - 'IT'S GOING TO CHANGE LIVES'
Beating a world record is personal for the music therapy founder
Unbreakable Mamie - 'I'M READY TO FAMOUS!' BE
The TV star and model is excited about what the future holds
Below Deck detective - CAPTAIN LEE'S SEA CHANGE
The superyacht hero's family tragedy has led him to navigate scary waters
Swings & roundabouts - OWEN'S BIG KID PROJECT
Playtime's a whole lot more fun thanks to the radio host
Haunted by tragedy - KATE'S SHOCK LOSS
The star is still dealing with the death of her dad when she was aged four
Top-secret royal plan - BRINGING HARRY HOME
Disillusioned with life in the US, the prince is reaching out to friends in the UK