“What room am I in tonight?” “You’re moving down to room seven tonight, you’re there tomorrow too, and then back in room Read More
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Tanner Parente
Wanaka
It is raining here in Fox. It rains often on the West Coast I have learned. The hostel was not as nice Read More
The Blind Man and the Elephant
Excepting perhaps Raglan, which I never visited myself, I imagine Takaka is the hippie capital of New Zealand. Being a tiny town Read More
Finding Direction
I have an easy couple mornings for a change. Kurt and Monica’s home is comfortable. They left for a music festival in Read More
My Story
“So, what’s your story?” Sam asks me. I look around at the people in the room, not really sure how to answer Read More
Headed South
The small spaces in between my makeshift curtains allow a small amount of the dull morning light through, gently rousing me. I Read More
Wellington
To put it shortly, Wellington is a bit underwhelming. It might be the windy and grey weather, but there is not Read More
Silence is Funny
Silence is a funny thing. We never experience true silence. There is always some background noise. When I am camping, sounds of Read More
Picking a spot
When picking a spot at a campsite, there are two things I prioritize. Privacy and shade. Well, at least the best you Read More
Cape Kidnappers
There is only one hike near Napier. Cape Kidnappers, which is an off-putting name to say the least, is a six-mile one-way Read More