One advantage of New Zealand's closed borders is that Kiwis are getting out and about for themselves.
We have just got back from walking the Milford Track - four days of walking through our most rugged landscape.
For over a century it has been advertised as 'The Finest Walk In The World', and for once that is not puffery or boasting. At every turn there is a new splendour to treat the eye. Even to a hardened old cynic well used to NZ's outdoors it is something very very special.
The fact that it was Joshua's 21st birthday and we got six days of heavenly weather was just a bonus.
On my bucket list.
Just because I'm paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get me.
gorgeous!
Middle Earth, right?
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No, real New Zealand.
This part of the country was too rugged for the film crews
Getting word of another big quake there. 7.2 east of North Island.?ÿ
Just because I'm paranoid, doesn't mean they aren't out to get me.
Very nice.?ÿ There are scenes that stunning here in Idaho too, but try to keep it on the down low.?ÿ ?????ÿ
Yup three big ones - the largest at 8.1.
But at a distance and deep, so no major damage
Tsunami warnings issued have just been lifted