I am currently on the ferry that connects the North and South Islands. This thing is big enough to be its own nation-state, with a movie theater, playground, etc.
Wellington was really fresh. Probably the first choice for living outside of the US on a full-time basis. The similarity to Southern Marin visually is almost surreal. Culturally, it is not a "world city", but it does have a dense urban core, and it also has more flavor than any other place I have seen...plenty of young, hip lifestylers; lots of buzz. and the real estate is fuckin dreamy.
I went back under the knife yesterday to correct my initial surgery...this ends a month of challenge, less in terms of pain, more in terms of being alone in a foreign country with a medical problem and, more than anything, having to be PATIENT with the healing process. I have spent an inordinate amount of the first month here in cities, burning money way too fast, not getting outside enough, and generally not doing what i came here to do.
I think that all ends now as I head over to the So. Island. I should be healed and pack-worthy in 6 days. My postings are going to be less-and-less frequent, as I will be out on the trail. Looking forward to the adventure and miss every one!
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Hey old man, happy belated b-day! Sounds like you're having quite the trip, both Spork & I have enjoyed your postings. Sorry to hear about the problems with the stitches and hope you're feeling good enough to hit the trails soon. Happy travels!
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