Sunday, August 10, 2008

day 03

I got lost today and ended up finding the New Zealand I've been looking for. My feet are sore, my whole body aches, and I haven't felt better in weeks. 

On a whim, I decided to take advantage of this rare sunny day and hop on the ferry to Waiheke Island. It's an artists' colony about 20 minutes away from Auckland by ferry. I think it's the closest thing I've seen to paradise. Beautiful green hillsides sloping down into cerulean blue water. Little bungalows with flowering plants growing in front. Views that take the breath out of you. 

I would be satisfied sitting in a rocking chair on a porch there until I'm 85, even if I only had chickens and stray cats to keep me company. 

3 comments:

Will Strobel said...

If its as amazing as you say it is ill grab a rocking chair and join yea!!!

doodle said...

I googled "Bay of Islands, New Zealand" clicked on images and came up with this stunning photo.
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:)
Wow, tons of photo ops in this place!
Have a wonderful time with your new peeps.
Love you,
M

AshleysaysRead said...

eek.
an artists colony.
fraggin awesome, luv.
and a place with gluten free buns and sweet potato fries.
middle earth = heaven.