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This weekends outing was a loop finishing off alon

This weekends outing was a loop finishing off along the Abel Tasman Coastal Track. I felt like I had the whole park to myself on this beautiful winter day. #trailrunning #abeltasman #aotearoa #goldenbaynz

Made a return to the centre of Aotearoa New Zealan

Made a return to the centre of Aotearoa New Zealand this afternoon. I first came here in 2012 on my first visit to this biggest of small countries. I returned in 2019, just a few days before moving back to the US after living here for a year. And now, back again, this time with a house nearly completed for us an hour and a half or so over the nearest mountain range in this shot. Life continues to unfold in myriad patterns and unpredictabilities.

Lunch break beach walk.

Lunch break beach walk.

This weekend’s adventure: out and back to the Aw

This weekend’s adventure: out and back to the Awapoto Hut. Most people who come to Abel Tasman follow the Coastal Track - truly stunning and one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s Great Walks. The Inland Track I discovored is considerably less traveled and more rugged. It was slow going at times but had it’s own rewards.

A good day out on the trails near Farewell Spit. L

A good day out on the trails near Farewell Spit. Lots of “wildlife” to work around.

Been settling into our new home here at the top of

Been settling into our new home here at the top of the South Island. Change is difficult, but morning runs out to the beach are easing the transition.

Enjoying the peace of staying out in the country t

Enjoying the peace of staying out in the country this week with good friends while getting ready to make a big move from the North Island to the South Island.

Impulse bought a Kona Libre gravel e-bike and lovi

Impulse bought a Kona Libre gravel e-bike and loving it. Does this mean I’ve gone truly over the hill?

A little lunch break rock and roll. #wellington

A little lunch break rock and roll. #wellington

Good morning Wellington.

Good morning Wellington.

Spent some time yesterday protesting at Parliament

Spent some time yesterday protesting at Parliament for safer working conditions for nurses here in NZ. I’m pretty sure this is an issue nurses are facing around the world. G do or g to those of you in Aotearoa, you can help by signing this petition. https://maranga-mai.nzno.org.nz/we_need_nurses. #nzno #safestaffingsaveslives

All done. Mary and I both had a pretty nasty sore

All done. Mary and I both had a pretty nasty sore throats and stuffy heads. Not COVID, we’ve been testing. A good day out in the woods. #taraweraultramarathon #trailrunning #rotorua

Hanging out at the pre-race expo. The weather is l

Hanging out at the pre-race expo. The weather is looking great for tomorrow. It’s gonna be a warm one. Last time I was here doing the 100 miler in 2021 I ended up in the medical tent with heat exhaustion after completing the race. I hope to not make a repeat visit. #taraweraultramarathon #rotorua #trailrunning #50k

Flying to Rotorua this morning to participate in t

Flying to Rotorua this morning to participate in this year’s Tarawera Ultramarathons 50k event. Mary will be doing the 20k. Big changes to the 102k and the 100 Miler courses due to land slides will make for a crowded trails and aid stations. Cheers to the organizers for finding a way to make it all happen despite the difficulties. Should be a fun weekend of running and spectating. #taraweraultramarathon #ultrarunning #rotorua

Rigging up, getting ready to row…

Rigging up, getting ready to row…

There’s really not many shopping experiences I h

There’s really not many shopping experiences I have missed while in Aotearoa New Zealand. But there is this glaring exception… #traderjoes

Heading back to the USA for a visit after 25 month

Heading back to the USA for a visit after 25 months away. Excited, and a little bit nervous. We’ve grown quite comfortable with life in New Zealand. Feels as much like we’re leaving home as coming home.

Post run on a rare Friday away from work.

Post run on a rare Friday away from work.

Congrats Mary Fingeroff, finisher Tarawera 20K. St

Congrats Mary Fingeroff, finisher Tarawera 20K. Stung by a bee and kept on moving.

Getting ready to run.

Getting ready to run.

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