Rest is an important part of every post-race ritual. I apparently haven’t learned that yet. I woke up, bounded out... Continue Reading
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It’s hard to believe I’ve been in New Zealand over a month now. When I first got here I had... Continue Reading
Some days are just made for road trips. Everyone knows the days. The sunny, cloudless, walk outside and tilt back your head in bliss days. You can’t waste these days. You have to jump in your car as soon as you can and drive. Drive somewhere new or somewhere you... Continue Reading
I enjoy being a tourist. Maybe a little too much. I like asking a million questions and not being looked... Continue Reading
There are certain places in life you’re always looking for but never know it until you arrive. I felt that... Continue Reading
Writing blogs is sometimes about airing out your skeletons right? I have to admit that living in the states my whole life fueled an unhealthy dependence on electronic driving directions. I faithfully printed Mapquest directions before going anywhere in high school. When I finally got a TomTom I bought, yes... Continue Reading
I’ve said everything there is to say about my Coromandel trip. The hole in the wall winery that made my... Continue Reading
I went to sleep on Sunday night to the familiar drumming of rain on the roof. I didn’t mind. I’ve... Continue Reading
So far I’ve told you about the beautiful, charming, and off the rocker parts of Coromandel, but our journey didn’t end there. The day was turning cloudy and cold after our delayed stop at the winery so we headed to the one place you go when it’s cloudy, cold, and... Continue Reading
As we set off in Ruby down the hills I clutched the winery flyer tight in my hand. I wanted... Continue Reading
Who would’ve thought the sun gods would bless us with another semi-ok day? I dragged my traveling buddies out of... Continue Reading
With Ruby doctored up we decided to explore around the tiny, quaint, freakin adorable town of Cormandel. I fell in love with a tea shop and a fresh lemon ginger carrot juice and also discovered New Zealand men can’t be bothered to close public toilet doors when they use them.(I’ll... Continue Reading