Life is good for Alan and me here in New Zealand, and I apologise for being so slow to do blog posts. In part it is perhaps because one day seems to blend in with the day before, and I have the luxury (and I know it is a huge luxury) to be able to really relax and not have deadlines here in New Zealand. On the bikes last summer, we were always on the move, and each day was punctuated with a blog from one of us. We did not have a real schedule, but we did have a long term plan to do the trip in 3 months, so we had to keep moving. Before the bike ride, life was really busy – busy at work, busy packing up the house, busy riding practice runs up the mountain on the bike, and I never felt like I had enough time to do what needed doing. Here, for the first time in ages, I do have time, and I am enjoying it. I have gotten involved some with some really interesting folks doing community garden work here in Hamilton. But I also have time to explore the city’s wonderful bike paths along the river, wander in the gorgeous Hamilton Public Gardens, take extended bike rides in the countryside, participate in community events like planting indigenous plants along the waterfront to help restore the native plants here. Alan and I have also done a few overnight hikes, which have been gorgeous. So all is well. More from me in a bit.
Ginny having the time to check out the sights!
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