We stumbled upon a neat little pasture at the top of our hike the other day. The timing was perfect-the sunset was just starting, and you could see nothing but green roaming hills for miles. 

A little snapshot of Michael at yet another open field. 

AWE 

Some neat little waterfall in reminded me of Fern Gully. 

                                                                         

NZ Pitstop

I know I mentioned awhile ago that I was going back home to Seattle, but alas, things have changed once again.
I made the leap and am finally in New Zealand. I arrived a couple of days ago, flying in at 6am, and after some severe anxiety and sleep deprivation, I met Michael for the first time in two months, just past security.
I can't even begin to explain how good it was to see him. Not only that, but his mom, or "mum" rather, came along and I already love her to pieces. The drive from Auckland to Tauranga was a couple hours, and even though it was pretty shit weather, the scenery was still beautiful. Little grassy rolling hills, cows and sheep EVERYWHERE. We stopped at a little cafe on the way home and I had my first "flat white" or also known as a regular latte back in the states.
The last couple days have been relaxing but humbling. I'm so happy to be back with Michael and in such a beautiful place. Tomorrow, we're planning on taking a wee little roadtrip and camp for a couple of days. Puurrrrooowww!
Photos to follow, don't you worry.