Rest is an important part of every post-race ritual. I apparently haven’t learned that yet. I woke up, bounded out... Continue Reading
wanderlust
It’s hard to believe I’ve been in New Zealand over a month now. When I first got here I had... Continue Reading
There are certain places in life you’re always looking for but never know it until you arrive. I felt that fully, with all of my being, today. I weed whacked my way through a trail and despite all the road blocks pointing me back (the lake is the other way,... Continue Reading
Writing blogs is sometimes about airing out your skeletons right? I have to admit that living in the states my... 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 come to realize you can’t be greedy when it comes to the weather. We had sun our entire Coromandel weekend and I have come to love the rain since I’ve lived... Continue Reading
So far I’ve told you about the beautiful, charming, and off the rocker parts of Coromandel, but our journey didn’t... 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 bed and we ventured off to Stop 1: Cathedral Cove. The “hike” was mini and could’ve been done in high heels by any Colorado girl. It says 45 minutes, but... Continue Reading
With Ruby doctored up we decided to explore around the tiny, quaint, freakin adorable town of Cormandel. I fell in... Continue Reading
Once you’ve had an epic weekend it’s hard to know where to begin. It’s even harder to capture it all... Continue Reading
More sights from Rotorua… The city is known for its geothermal activity (and sulfury smell ick) , and features geysers ALL OVER.. Palm trees! The name Rotorua is Māori, roto means lake and rua two – Rotorua thus meaning ‘Second lake’. Second to Lake Tuapo of course And a rainbow… No wait a DOUBLE RAINBOW!!! Insert Bear Vasquez clip here…... Continue Reading