Friday, April 30, 2010

#1. Explore New Zealand

One more day to go, and I am in the air on my way to one of the most gorgeous countries on earth. Incredibly excited doesn't even begin to describe the way I feel! My backpack is full, my room packed up in storage, and my anticipation growing by the second. I arrive in Auckland and quickly fly to Queenstown, on the South Island. As winter is fast approaching for the Southern Hemisphere, it makes sense to start south and work my way north to avoid too much cold weather.

I wasn't able to set up a WWOOF host around Queenstown - either no space available or no work to be done. A little bummed, but the plan is to use those first few days to visit either Doubtful or Milford Sound and to move on from there. I hear they are both spectacular so picking one over the other will tough.

I am very much looking forward to two months of life - just being able to live and enjoy. I am excited for the experience of WWOOFing, and to have a greater connection to the earth that I have been able to living in the city. I am already happy about the journey that I am about to embark on.

The goal is to update this blog as often as I am able to; a first time blogger, this will be a challenge! I wish you all well while I am gone and will try to make my entries entertaining and insightful. Exhilarated beyond compare...

... and the adventure begins!

3 comments:

  1. Safe travels my dear Berta! :) I didn't realize you were Wwoofing, Kevin and I are thinking about doing that as well! Can't wait to hear all about your experiences!

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  2. Up Up and away!!!!!!
    Look to the west as you land and give me a quick wave!!
    JB

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  3. I'm not sure about that Doubtful Sound...
    sounds sketchy.

    Hope you're off to a good start!

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