Comments on: New Year, New Country

By: Just Add Walter

Just Add Walter — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 04:14:47 +0000

wowza… take me with you!?

By: Sarah

Sarah — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 00:28:18 +0000

It really is an amazing opportunity. I would welcome the opportunity to live in another country. I know you are sacrificing a lot to go, and I think it’s all going to be worth it. To adventure in 2010! Cheers!

By: Anonymous Prep

Anonymous Prep — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 18:00:08 +0000

I also think in school years – mostly because at work that’s how we can track our busy and calm season (busy in winter, quiet in summer). Those photos are gorgeous! Hope you had a good NYE.

By: Priscilla

Priscilla — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 05:41:34 +0000

Happy New Year!! You’ll be in my country in a crazy short amount of time :) I have never been to Milford Sound… but I know people that have walked the Milford track and they said it is stunningly beautiful. So will have to do that someday.

Another great place which I would say would also be up there as ‘must-do’s’ in NZ is the Tongariro Crossing. Tongariro National Park is an official World Heritage site & attracts a lot of visitors throughout the year :) Again, another hike that I have not done (I like the outdoors, but I’m not much of a hiker) but from all accounts is worth it as you get to see the Emerald & Green Lakes along the way.

I celebrated New Years Eve in the city last night & fireworks were let off the Sky Tower which I got a few photos of, it looked pretty as :)

By: Jane

Jane — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 02:32:46 +0000

Yay! Thanks for the pictures. Maybe if you’re still then when I finish med school I’ll be able to take a fun trip to Australia/New Zealand and you can show me around!

By: Perfectly Imperfect

Perfectly Imperfect — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 19:35:17 +0000

drooling…. But you’re right. If I had to give up my dog, I better get to live in an insanely beautiful location!!

By: Fidgeting Gidget

Fidgeting Gidget — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:49:05 +0000

It looks beautiful. And as someone who has lived in another country away from family (even though Canada is within driving distance), I can totally understand the mixture of emotion you guys are going through. You’ll have days where you’re really homesick, but then you’ll take in your surroundings and say, “It’s worth it.” And you’ll be together, which is all that matters. It’s a once in a lifetime experience that many people don’t get to have. But giving up Bear will probably be kinda tough. I’d take him if I was still living in Indiana, and I’d let you have him back when you get back! :)

By: Elle

Elle — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 15:47:47 +0000

What a gorgeous new setting… I’m excited for you!

but you have to give away your dog? I’m not sure if I could do that… I hate to admit it but I’m one of those people that believes that pets are family, and it would just break my heart to give my sweet pups away… aaak you certainly deserve the most beautiful places on earth if you’re willing to do all that just to get there!

By: Obi

Obi — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 14:31:21 +0000

I think of the year in terms of schools too, probably because my kids and I are still in school! I prefer the academic year planners, but can never find a good one!
Well since I don’t want to do all that work to live in New Zealand, I guess I will have to save up my pennies and plan a family trip out there in 2012! Happy New Year