Four Days and Counting

As I write this post, I am officially 4 days from heading to New Zealand for a month-long adventure. This is my second trip to NZ and it has taken me five years to find my way back. Last time I went, I traveled alone and explored the North and South Islands on a bus, in hostels and with just my trusty backpack. This time around, my dear friend Raven has moved there and we are going to tramp (that would be hike) around together. I can hardly wait! We plan to start up near Auckland, exploring the Coromandel and the Bay of Islands before heading south towards Masterton, where she lives. We then will make our way south towards Dunedin and who knows what adventures await us!