Monthly Archives: February 2010
Tongariro Crossing
I came to New Zealand because of Lord of the Rings. Saying so feels very cliché, trite, predictable – and worst of all – touristy. I’ve tried to work around this conclusion, but it’s inevitably true. To clarify: I’m not … Continue reading
heading south
Been moving around quite a bit, and haven’t had time to update. I spent a couple days in New Plymouth and went surfing for the first time. Afterwards, I stayed a night at a beautiful garden home, and then spent … Continue reading
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Paua Night
After dinner, Sarah asked if I wanted to go snorkeling with Mike and some of his friends. I accepted the invitation eagerly, as I had heard Mike making arrangements on the phone before the meal, and was hoping I might … Continue reading
some thoughts
…add body boarding to the list of things I should have done years ago. Surfing will be added shortly… …congratulations to Shawn Kennedy [if he's reading] and the rest of Louisiana for the big win. I had no idea the … Continue reading
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where i been
Kathy and Lesley were my hosts at Bryn Tirion, and provided me with my first real education of what it means to be kiwi. As I worked and explored their beautiful farm, they provided me with insight on all things … Continue reading
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2 for the road
Feel It All Around – Washed Out Om Nashi Me – Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros
Filed under Music
update haiku
two days in hastings what a miserable town mordor was nicer [pics to follow]
Filed under current life, travel, writing
