With Ruby doctored up we decided to explore around the tiny, quaint, freakin adorable town of Cormandel. I fell in... Continue Reading
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So far I’ve told you about the beautiful, charming, and off the rocker parts of Coromandel, but our journey didn’t... Continue Reading
Rest is an important part of every post-race ritual. I apparently haven’t learned that yet. I woke up, bounded out of bed and headed with friends to Mount Tauhara in Taupo. The trail is on private land so our only guide was a construction sign letting us know to follow... 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
There are certain places in life you’re always looking for but never know it until you arrive. I felt that... Continue Reading
Since leaving my parents’ humble abode after college, I have lived in 10 different places. I have slept in 10 different rooms, I have looked out 10 different windows, I have brushed my teeth and spit toothpaste at 10 different mirrors. In July, I will make New Zealand lucky number... 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
As we set off in Ruby down the hills I clutched the winery flyer tight in my hand. I wanted... 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
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
I’ve said everything there is to say about my Coromandel trip. The hole in the wall winery that made my... Continue Reading
It’s hard to believe I’ve been in New Zealand over a month now. When I first got here I had this grand idea that I would make a bucket list for everything I wanted to do, see, accomplish. Pretty common these days I think. People are always wanted to cross... Continue Reading