Leaving NZ

Sadness sets in as I look at the sinking sunlight on the Remarkables Mtns: a reminder that my days here are limited. New Zealand, and Queenstown in particular, is such a beautiful, magical place that can never be matched. Part of me thinks that I cannot leave here as I plan my next adventure.

As some of you know, Friday I leave for 10 days in the beautiful Islands of Fiji! A quick relaxing holiday on the beach, soaking up the last rays of Southern Hemisphere sunlight before heading back to the cold of Montana. I'll work on that tan! This place is a tropical paradise that has some of the best snorkeling in the world. I've booked unlimited transportation between the islands on a cruiser boat that travels around only a small portion of Fiji's 300+ Islands. I'll only get to see the best ones, probably 15 in total. On the map below, I'll be flying into Nandi on the main island, and then traveling the islands to the west: the Mamanucas and the Yasawas. Apparently Kadavu Is. to the South is home to the second biggest coral reef in the world.

So you all wonder about the blog? Will I still update it? Of course! I've thoroughly enjoyed the time and experience I've had with this blog. In the beginning I was thinking that this was going to be a nuisance and a chore to keep up with, and no one would even visit it anyway. It turned out to be a hobby of mine and an excellent way to keep in touch and inspire all of you out there. Again, I appreciate all of the support and encouragement that you've all given me through this site. Plus, its been a great way for me to keep a journal of my travels. So I will keep up with this blog, especially since I think I will be up for a new adventure after I touch base back home.

Cheers.