Day 6: New Zealand – Blue Duck Fire
I woke up again at 4am and crept out to the bathroom. Sadly Cid was sleeping with his head facing the door, and as he would tell me later I was not the only one to give his face a… Continue Reading
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Day 5: New Zealand – Never Say Never
Never is a strong word, but it’s not unbreakable. In my drunken stupor the night before, I had glossed over the fact that this morning we would be bringing our dinner leftovers to a local classroom of students age 7… Continue Reading
Day 4: New Zealand – Shire At Last
It’s the job that’s never started as takes longest to finish. ~ Sam, Fellowship of the Ring Sam’s words summarized my trip to New Zealand quite nicely, after all, I had been talking about it for years but never made… Continue Reading
Day 3: New Zealand – Let It Glow…
Woke up to a gorgeous morning in Raglan, much to my dismay. Why couldn’t it have been this lovely yesterday? Packed up the bus and stopped on the hill to take a couple photos of the gorgeous beach. All I… Continue Reading
Day 2: New Zealand – Rain, Reading, and Beautiful Music
Sometimes what happens is far better than what was planned. When preparing for my trip, I imagined renting a car and living on the road. I would be so bold and drive on the opposite side of the road, windows… Continue Reading
Day 1: New Zealand – Friendly Faces
It always pays to smile at strangers when they are doing silly things. Prior to leaving, I sent Yvo and Ice my itinerary. After having read the NYT article about the Airbnb incident I have been a bit more wary… Continue Reading
New Zealand – Packing, Hopes, and Fears
I’m not sure why but lately when I think about my upcoming trip to New Zealand, I’ve been feeling a sense of panic. It’s not the adrenaline buzz of excitement, but a tight sensation that starts in my shoulders and… Continue Reading