Another day, another pair of black leggings. I feel silly that I even bothered to pack shorts and more than a couple tank tops because it’s been all pants and long sleeves in this weather. Speaking of the weather, it’s raining again. At least I got my little Treehouse cottage warm enough last night that... Continue Reading →

In fact, there was no sunshine today. Though I was glad to not be awake at 5am to have to catch the shuttle to the Crossing, I was still a little disappointed when I woke, shortly after 6am, that the weather was not cooperating and it wasn’t going to happen. I laid in bed and... Continue Reading →

At first sit I was worried that the bed here would be terribly uncomfortable for me but its fantastic and I slept amazing last night. The comforter is the perfect warmth and weight to make for a cozy slumber. With the time difference and all the light from the windows in the cottage I didn’t... Continue Reading →

Do you know that sheep never shut the flock up? Not at all, not all night. Any hour of the dark is fair game if you’re a sheep. Honestly though, I didn’t mind. In such a remote location, the chatter of the sheep and the sound of the rain were a perfect white noise. My... Continue Reading →

I slept great last night; such a comfortable bed. My body was up by 5am but I managed to get back to sleep for another hour. I don’t mind the early wake up though, I love to get my days started early when I’m on an adventure; gotta maximize that day light! I laid in... Continue Reading →

I’m baccckkk! I fell in love with New Zealand, and myself, during my first visit here in February 2018. On that trip I swiped the side view mirror off the car after hydroplaning and over-correcting in a massive typhoon, less than 45 minutes after I pulled away from the airport. As I drove back to... Continue Reading →