For a variety of reasons I came to travel relatively late in my life, with New Zealand at the age of thirty four, marking my first international departure since I was ten. So a long time between trips, certainly, but I feel very lucky to have the opportunity to travel, and to begin to travel abroad in my thirties. It means a great deal to me at this point in my life.

 

I am grateful for the courage Victoria gave me to travel together with her as a team. To be able to share experiences with someone who understands us, is a unique and valuable connection. And now I am also fortunate to share my next experiences with my daughter, Alice.

 

I felt a profound sense of peace in the wilderness of the North and South Islands of New Zealand, it grew into something I feel quite protective of, and heartfelt about. There is such diversity and subtle contrast across the environments of the two islands. Accessible, intricate, and deeply fascinating.

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The photograph above is of Victoria, and yours truly. I set the timer for ten seconds then ran to my position only to find Victoria was on the end of the bench, so I sort of locked my legs and squatted in the air. It was probably the most manly thing I did in New Zealand.

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