I really can't believe that two whole months have gone by... After an incredible trip, and a hectic grouping of return flights, I am finally back in the Cruz. I will be spending this week looking for a new living situation (if you have any good leads, let me know), visiting my friends who I have missed so much, and generally processing the adventures that I have just had. I brought back tons of pictures, which I am going to make into a slideshow, so that when I have my housewarming party, I ... read more

My friends, I realize that I have not really been keeping up too well since I have been away. I really just needed a break from the computer, and I just had to let myself be here now. This is my first significant vacation I have had since graduating college; and, after working my ass off for all these years, I think I had it coming. Despite my limited budget, I think I have done a good job of getting around and having new experiences, plus enjoying some serious relaxing. I've been in Oz for t... read more

I don't know if it's because it's summer and the days are longer, or if time moves more slowly here, but I have been amazed by how much I have fit into every day I have been here. Plenty of overdue relaxing, some great adventures and activities, and even a bit of work. I've been staying with my step brother JD, who has just recently moved out here to Raglan full time from LA. He has a little "bach" (short for bachelor pad) right near town, and a ranch he is developing right across the bay. It... read more

The world won't end today cos its allready tomorrow in New Zealand. (From a toilet stall at the airport).

So I made it here safely after hours and hours of airplanes and airports. I've been staying with my stepbrother at his little place in Raglan, which is on the west coast of the North Island, about 2.5 hours south of Auckland. Its a beautiful little beach town that reminds me of how Santa Cruz might have been before the gentrification explosion. The coastline is just gorgeous, and th... read more

I'll miss you all, and I'll do my best to keep you posted.
Touching Wings- Z