A Lifelong Dream is HERE
NEW ZEALAND!
Need I say anymore to those lucky enough to of visited this "grand land"! It truly IS such a gorgeous country. New Zealand has always seemed like such a far-off place to me, and that's saying a lot when I have roamed the northern reaches of India and all over Nepal! Getting to Cape Town has been easy for me due to being in the UK often but for some reason, NZ has always eluded me, even basing myself out of Bali for 7 years. I think it was the distance and the cost together that has deterred me but I am pleased I finally allowed myself the time.
I am here for 2.5 months, having a semi-base in a much loved town called Nelson, many people seem to know of it. I have a friend here I met in Bali in 2017 and we kept in light touch thinking one day I might show up!! It is great having an active fit buddy here for when I am in Nelson, lots of paddleboarding/beach walks, however, I am mainly spending the time hitting both north and south islands. Christmas and New Years with her and her friends' and during her Christmas break we will no doubt get up to some adventures.
I started out in Wellington, the capitol, and went to the museums and the Parliament House, learning about the culture and history. Then progressed to Nelson for the friend/her family reunion, stayed in both Greymouth and Franz Joseph and now on the road in the very center of the south island at a lake called Wanaka. Tomorrow I get to go to Queensway and over a few days see Milford Sound; "Milford Sound is often referred to as the "Eighth Wonder of the World" due to its breathtaking landscapes; towering cliffs, dramatic waterfalls, lush rainforests, and crystal-clear waters create a mesmerizing and picturesque environment."
Eventually, I will head back to Nelson through Lake Tekapo, Christchurch and Kaikoura. One can say it is quite the trip! I have something similar planned for the north island after the holiday season so stay tuned, follow along on my FB: Margaret Elizabeth Johnston ND and/or my Travel Insta: @enlightenedwonderings
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