New Zealand

After hitchiking, busing, and even coming across a free rental car (thinking left, left, left side of the road) we have made it down to Queenstown on the south island and are heading out for a 4 day trek on the Dart-Rees trail-- through waist deep rivers, past a glacier, and over mountainous country that is very similar to Colorado (check-out pics). We have encountered some lovely individuals who have helped us out along the way (whether with rides or lost luggage, many thanks to all the friendly Israeli "families" and helpful Kiwis) and have enjoyed camping in gypsy-traveler campgrounds, sulphur cities, and overcrowded international bunks.