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New Zealand - Two different countries

Since crossing to the north island two days ago, I have found it amazing just how different the two islands are. It's like we entered into a different world altogether.

While everyone is still very friendly, with only one exception so far, there are just so many other differences.

The south island is noticeably less populated and congested, and full of spectacular beauty and things to do, but the accommodations are sparse [or at least the more luxurious accommodations are harder to find], and the food, while very good, is for the most part very simple.

Of course you don't go to the south island for the food and the accommodations. You go there for the adventure.

On the other hand, the north island is more for the less adventurous. There is still a lot of beauty to take in, and things to do, but not like on the south island, nor is it as unique as on the south island. But the food, and the accommodations are a step above [at least more abundant, and easier to find].A\

So if I had it to do all over, you might ask, would I do it again? Of course! New Zealand is a great country, I would just be a little smarter the next time, and only pick one of the islands to go to.

It's like that old saying goes (or maybe it was a Mazda commercial)
If I only new then what I know now!

And just so you don't forget us, here's a shot of Edie and me, sitting on the veranda, just outside our room at the Ormlie Lodge, in Hasting, NZ after sipping on a nice sauvignon blanc. The weather has finally warmed up more to our liking.

Comments

Becky said…
Oy gevalt, it's always something.

"Dear Miss Roseanne Roaeanndanna", writes Mr. Richard Feder of Fort Lee, New Jersey,(who belongs in New Jersye) "what didn't you like about the food on the second Island? Was there something hard and white like a toenail in your burger? Did you see a princess with a little tiny piece of toilet paper stuck to her heel?"
It's always something.

PS Miss me?
Becky said…
I am still waiting to hear from you on the heat treat instructions for 3949/50.

(stomps her foot)

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