Yesterday I ran and jumped off of a mountain into an air current with my arm around a Swedish man -- also known as hang gliding, and it was a BLAST! They say you feel like you're flying when you go skydiving, and when I went in Australia, I will say that I felt "lift" when I outstretched my arms at 200km/h, but hang gliding... wow... it's really ( Read more... )

The hike I alluded to in my last post was to a place called Cathedral Cove. It's a very popular and well-known hike, and while I usually I prefer trails that every other visitor hasn't already been on, this wasn't one to miss. Crystal clear blue water, lush vegetation, and striking rock formations... what more could a girl want? I had mentioned ( Read more... )

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On February 28th, as with many other mornings in the last couple weeks, I wiggled out of the back of my car, over the console, and into the driver's seat, ready to start the day -- you can't beat that time frame for getting on the road! My morning routine also involves some breakfast in the form of muesli... or if I'm feeling Kiwi, some Weet Bix ( Read more... )

On February 22nd, I drove from Invercargill to Te Anau, completing the remainder of the Southern Scenic Drive. My chosen stops today were Monkey Island (did any of you ever play a video game of the same name?), the Clifden suspension bridge, and a wetland walk.


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