More accurately it’s my final New Zealand post. For a few months I’ve been sitting on the
pictures from Doubtful and Milford Sound, the last two stops of my year
abroad. Before I left for the other side
of the world, I’d heard about these treks that take you from hut to hut for
multiple days. All you have to do is
sign up in advance, bring some food and hike!
The huts are warm and cozy and sleep about 40 at a time. They’re only open at certain times of the
year, when avalanche risk is lowest and temperatures are safe. When I found out Alicia was pregnant, I knew
I’d be cutting it close. She was due in
early November, and the trek opened October 26.
I decided I’d take my chances…
As always, the pictures and captions do a good job of
describing the trip. What they don’t
show is that we were off the grid for those days on the trek. I made friends along the way, people who were
living in the moment and appreciating today.
We shared food and stories and knowledge. It was an experience I am so lucky to have,
and I don’t forget that!
Doubtful Sound:
Milford Trek:
Big Pete, Happy Birthday!
To all the Mommas reading this, Happy Mother's Day!
And to the Most Beautiful Girl I've ever known, Happy Birthday, Lauren!
More accurately it’s my final 
