We are nearing the end of our long adventure, just two full days left! The three of us are definitely feeling the last of our excited travel energy slip away as the days seem to drag by. We are done living out of backpacks, walking the long road into town from where the car is parked, and having to pray for wifi that works. Our last day in Queenstown will be spent in a classy hotel cleaning ourselves and relaxing before our big day of travel. (Any of you betches that judge us for staying locking ourselves inside for our last day in New Zealand can talk to the hand, it’s been a long two months and we are treating ourselves).
Although we are tired, stanky, and ready to be home, I find myself feeling very content and looking back at our adventures with a happy heart. In the two months we’ve been here we have managed to cover a lot of territory. From the northern peninsula of the North Island all the way down to the southern tip of the South Island. I am incredibly grateful that we took the opportunity to do this, I can finally cross New Zealand off of my bucket list! Now I am ready to be home until the next adventure comes around.
We will be leaving Queenstown very early on Tuesday, flying back up to Auckland to catch our flight back to the states. Thinking good weather and safe flight thoughts. Although I’ve done quite a lot of travel I am still a nervous flyer especially when it’s the return home. Raina and I will have three long layovers, first in Auckland (about 5 hours), then Fiji (nearly 6), then LA (8 hours….kill me). So if anyone is around in the afternoon on Tuesday the 14th she and I will be needing some distraction. FaceTime, Skype, phone call, snapchat, whatever you feel like, send it our way.
Until then, we shall be spending our last few days in Queenstown enjoying New Zealand and doing our best to stay in the present moment. I have at least two days before I have to come back to the states and pay attention to the political shit hole that’s occurring so I’m going to take full advantage of that privilege.
Hope all is well,
Cheers!
Autumn Micketti 