Heli Tour, Queenstown (Gallery)

This was a cool experience. I'm posting this super late - over a month has passed since I returned from New Zealand. Things got hectic here and I'm finding time to post the last days from New Zealand. That being said, I won't explain too much. I'm just going to let these next few posts … Continue reading Heli Tour, Queenstown (Gallery) →

Summiting Isthmus Peak

Third time's a charm. After two unsuccessful attempts at summiting two peaks, I finally managed to get to the top of a mountain in New Zealand. And Isthmus Peak is worth every step. I got a tip from the receptionist at the Makarora Tourist Centre that this hike would be well worth the climb. Tuesday … Continue reading Summiting Isthmus Peak →

Roberts Point Hike

My legs were dead after this. But it was worth every step. This trek was 12.9 kilometers and the estimated time was roughly five and a half hours. I only had four and a half hours, so I embarked with speed. I didn't realize how hard it would hit me in the end. It was … Continue reading Roberts Point Hike →

Slowing Down To Think

It was a late morning. We started on the road a little after 9:30 am, so we weren't too bad on time. It was a completely different scene than last night. Instead of seeing the sky blanketed in stars, rivers and lakes stretched in between mountain ranges. Towns were near scarce. Some only appeared to … Continue reading Slowing Down To Think →