After some ups and downs and a two-week mellow by the ocean in Costa Rica, I packed my gear up in San Jose. I hopped a plane on the morning of the 4th, and got a “cheat day” to glide over the US. I hit Dallas, Denver, and LA in the fastest day EVER. I couldn’t leave the airport, but it was nice to see that the US is still in one peice and buzzing along nicely. I met some interesting people, including a crew heading to the Anarctica and the South Pole. They were way excited for their snowy mission working at the bases down there. I never even really though about how many people live in Antarctica?? (I am going to have to spell check this beast later.)
I landed in Auckland on the 6th, losing the 5th all together. I’m a day ahead of home, so if you’re worried about tomorrow send me a message and I’ll let you know how it’s going. Things are still good now.
I’ve been searching for a van to live in. Though some seredipitous introductions and the kindness of Kiwi Boaters, I I ended up at a theme party dressed as a belly dancer within two days of my arrival. Then I joined the Auckland University Canoe Club on a weekend jaunt to three BEAUTIFUL and amazing rivers, the Kaituna, the Waiere, and the Wairo… I know I butchered those spellings, but I will edit this later!
I’m now staying with some new kayaker pals in One Tree Hill, Auckland and searching like mad for a van to travel and live in. I can’t believe my luck to have found such wonderful new friends and paddling group! I can’t BELIEVE how incredible the country is, and I haven’t even been to too many places yet!!!
So, everything is going great. I would like to make a big, sweeping conclusion of my Costa Rican adventure. It is in the works as I’m sifting through my experiences and making sense of my whirlwind tico adventure from the other side of the globe. As the plantains leave my blood stream and are replaced with kiwi fruit and little sheep, I’m having a good head space to process and evaluate my Tico experiences.
