The most difficult aspect to the Milford Track experience was the silence, the silence that felt peaceful at times, but eventually became inescapable. By the end of the trip, I began to think of that silence not as just pure “silence,” but as the …Read More
*Disclosure: Because this experience was so powerful and pivotal in my own interpretation of my time in New Zealand, I thought it would be best to have a couple blog posts to explain the Milford Track. See my next post for my true thoughts and f…Read More
Before I went on the Milford Track, I was extremely nervous. It felt like a big step (and, indeed, quite an impulsive one) to even press the “Confirm Booking” button on the computer as I booked the trip, let alone strapping on hiking boots for someone that w…Read More
Yesterday I visited the Waitomo Caves, which are about 2 hours south of Auckland. Originally discovered in the 19th century by an English surveyor and a Maori Chief, they are magnificent treasures that lie beneath an unassuming rainforest. In Maori …Read More
Rangitoto Island is a volcanic island about 25 minutes away from Auckland by ferry. It erupted from the sea almost 600 years ago, and it now acts as a hiker’s escape from the industrialism of the city. While there are many different trails on Rangitoto, t…Read More
Waiheke Island is a beautiful island about 40 minutes by ferry from downtown Auckland. A treasure in the ocean that surrounds the greater Auckland area, it acts as a relief from the industrialism of the city. It is an oasis of surf homes and calm beaches, centered…Read More
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