Haere rā / goodbye

It’s bittersweet, but we’re both ready to head back. It’s been a perfectly crazy and wonderful trip.
Our flight doesn’t leave until later in the evening so able to squeeze out the betterLeer más
It’s bittersweet, but we’re both ready to head back. It’s been a perfectly crazy and wonderful trip.
Our flight doesn’t leave until later in the evening so able to squeeze out the betterLeer más
The drive to Auckland from Rotorua is 3-4 hours, so we broke it up and stopped to do something every hour or so.
Bay of Plenty - first time seeing the Pacific while on NZ soil. Much more tropicalLeer más
National Kiwi Hatchery - second kiwi conservation was the charm, and we got to see two! What strange little birds. These nocturnal guys have characteristics of birds, cats, and bats all combined intoLeer más
Driving is almost as much of an attraction here than anything. Absolutely stunning views and landscapes. It’s also very quiet. We spent the day in transit to our next accommodation, with hiking andLeer más
Thank goodness for the heated blankets on the bed - cold morning wake up. The houses here are poorly insulated so the winter air is quite brisk indoors.
Explored the town a bit more, as well as aLeer más
Just a three hour flight over to New Zealand and it’s crazy how different the world looks suddenly. Goodbye flat landscapes and sandy beaches, hello rolling hills and eerie mornings. Fields of babyLeer más
Last day in Australia. Can’t believe the luck we’ve had with weather - sunny most of the time and only a few cold stretches at night. Not a drop of rain this entire trip yet, knock on wood. SomeLeer más
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Oh that’s pretty good Ben! Lol
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How boring is that?! You’re going to have to up your game, Ben.
ViajeroJake and I sometimes sit a couple seats apart on planes, just for good measure. Thanks for the laughs. Can't wait to see you squeeze you guys soon!