Winter has come to an end

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Kia ora everyone, yes another blog from Queenstown, I find its hard to belive how quickly time is passing by and it has been more than 8 months since I moved down south. I am enjoying life down here more and more and can see myself sticking around for a while. I guess this is just another update so sorry if not to exciting but with winter drawing to a close and the days getting longer it feels like another era is comming to an end and an awesome summer is lined up. I finished work with NZ post last saturday with my final posty run. It was sad to leave and say goodbye, I have really enjoyed my time there and wouldnt mind being a posty next winter, the hours are sweet to work in the morning and snowboard in the afternoon. On oct 16th next monday I start training for Ultimate Hikes. Ive been accepted to guide on the Routeburn Track for the season which runs throu till april. Totally stoaked and looking forward to some exercise, wicked photos and learning more about our awesome area down here. The track is a 3 day walk all inclusive with hot showers and three course meals so it wont be quite roughing it as im used to. Its straight out of Lord of the Rings country and considered one of the worlds top ten great walks so cant wait to get back to nature. I spent some time back home in Waiuku for my brothers 21st and Dads 50th a month or so back, was sweet to see all the family etc and have an epic wave at Port Waikato. The snow is slowly creeping away and with it the touristy scene is changing with alot moving on now and the summer buzz is staring to take place. Our good buddy Yogi has moved in about two months ago and we are getting pumped for some backyard cricket and bbqs soon. Bought a car so scooter is bit jealous but promised it that come summer it will keep heapsa ride time. Otherwise I guess all is sweet and next blog should have some cool pics on the tracks. Everyone take care, miss you all Dan

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Photos

Final day of riding with Clint, Bj, Forry and me
We headed up Cadrona and holy potatos we had an awesome day, shot bros

Keri and I on the duck
The bro Clint was skipper of the Queenstown Duck till it was sold bout 2 weeks ago to Rotorua, we managed one free ride, good luck on the Stray bro c ya in 3 weeks

Brother photo before Rickys 21st
Shaan, Me, Troy and Rickstar down front

Comments

[teresa - from the grand!!]

Go queenstown!!
hay dan hows it going i'm in canada missing nz!! and just came across your blog looks like you have had a great winter!! my sis is living in qt on thompson st! has she been getting much post?? haha well enjoy the summer!!

[JayDawg.]

Hey buddy
Yo hows it going buddy..... been awhile... well just over a year now since I've talked to you.... havent seen a blog from u in awhile now..... When u coming back up here to canada buddy? ive been back home outside toronto since last july .... and diiing to hit up around the rockies again..... i miss it out there.... and of course FASGAS lol.... (goodtimes) Ken and Cidy dont own it anymore not to sure what happened with that... but i called looking for my tax form last tax season.... and the chick that answered the phone said they are no longer the owners.... u still keep in touch With Jeff and lol forget his brothers name... or Alichia at all? anyways im gonna run for now.... looking forward to hearing from u bro..... peace... JayDawg

[Jake]

Sweeeet aaaasssssss!!!!!!!!
Chur bro two more sleeps wahoooooo ring you tonight love the view already stoked cool bro Forest makes a good buddah, big ups to the masses much love homey see you soon, Dope

[sammy]

im in canada too!
Hey bro..lovin the blogs aye.. and the photos are awesome, hope i can get some good shots in whistler to send back to ya.. already sorting out next season in vail, colorado too.. bring on the pow pow!!!