Mt. Cook Sunset

Friendship with the Mountain (by Trisha)

January 16th 2010
Believe it or not, a fortune cookie once told me “there is a true and sincere friendship between you and the mountain.” I still have that tiny piece of paper and have always thought how cool it was that a little cookie could know me so well. Spending 3 days in the tiny town of Mt. Cook, home of the tallest peak in NZ, deepened that friendship even more. I was very lucky to get 2 clear days ... read more

Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » Mount Cook National Park

The Polynesian Maori reached New Zealand in about A.D. 800. In 1840, their chieftains entered into a compact with Britain, the Treaty of Waitangi, in which they ceded sovereignty to Queen Victoria while retaining territorial rights. In that same year... ... read more

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Trisha Ann

October 2009 Trisha and Monty just embarked on a journey of a lifetime! A product of an arduous 3-month fishing trip to Alaska. Full adventure, part kitesurfing, a little spiritual, a bit of culture and some good soul-searching. We departed the U.S. October 4th, 2009 for a 10 week odyssey to the other side of the world. This is our story.......... and what a ride it was! December 2009 The ride was so sweet, Trisha extended her trip for 7 more weeks. After a bit more time in Australia, she will travel to New Zealand on December 30th for 5 weeks. A trip to South America is on the hori... full info

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