How can I make this first time Matariki public holiday memorable? So, I asked myself “what makes memories?” After some pondering “experiences, either good or bad” came to mind. After looking at and considering a variety of possibilities, … [Continue reading] about Celebrating Matariki
Our final reflections

How does one reflect and record the past two months plus of adventures, spending time with families, facing a variety of challenges, and surviving? To get some perspective to my thinking and thoughts I felt a 'strong pull' to be out in the bush … [Continue reading] about Our final reflections
Part 8 – Abel Tasman

Thank you subscribers for your feedback and comments, they are always appreciated. This is my second to last post for this adventure. If you have done this walk I would love to hear about your experiences. Our final adventure - 64 kms After much … [Continue reading] about Part 8 – Abel Tasman
Part 7 – Canterbury

Another adventure and section completed - the Two Thumb Range which is a range of mountains in South Canterbury, lying east of Lake Tekapo, New Zealand. We walked approximately 47 kms involving three nights, two days with short walks and two full … [Continue reading] about Part 7 – Canterbury
Part 6 – Otago

Thank you for your feedback and comments, which are appreciated. They have enabled me to ponder your responses over the past few days and get things into perspective. I’m not always able to respond as we seem to disappear for a few days on our next … [Continue reading] about Part 6 – Otago