28 days later.

Waitomo Caves, NZ. Today we toured beautiful inland valleys with rolling green hills that peaked like mohawks. Sheep had worn tracks along them like terraces. Our last roadtrip took us from volcanic highlands back down to the west coast that we have spent many of our days traveling along. Yesterday we hiked the Tongariro Crossing, a 19 kilometer day tramp around the base of an active volcano.

Last night while compiling a last few postcards we tried to sum up the last four weeks by recounting our adventures or trying to name our favorite moments. We stopped when the count ran too high to write home about.

Huddled in a tiny computer room and waiting out a sudden downpour, we are looking forward to heading home to see family and friends.

Jason & Sarah

40k with sheep, cows, and two Germans.

Wellington, NZ. We just finished hiking a 40 kilometer coastal track in the south island's north east. A good, tough hike, with lots of beautiful coastal scenery and expansive views. One whole day was spent marching along an empty Pacific coast with towering sandstone cliffs.

There were only six of us on the trail at any one time, and two of the other travelers were a friendly pair of guys from Dresden. After the trek we gave them a lift up to Picton where we all caught the ferry to the north island and parted ways.

Today we start our last leg, roadtripping along the west coast of the north island, trekking through some thermal and volcanic areas, and heading in to Auckland for the long flight home.

Jason & Sarah

Roadtrippin'.

Jason & Sarah