Arrival

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Caution: Do not read if you have a condition of worrying. I repeat, not suitable for those who have the worries.

So it took me one and a half days to go from Nelson to Queenstown. That's five rides. Four rides in one hour took me from Nelson to Westfield... or was it Wakefield... I don't know but then I was picked up by a nice lady by the name of Marion who was heading straight for Lake Tekapo that day to meet her partner and his brother. Today they were traveling through Queenstown so I wound up being quite lucky. They gave me a bed last night and fed me a rather nice meal last night.

So... If you hadn't already guessed... I hitch-hiked yesterday... for the first time in my life I might add! I can't believe it myself really. Why would I do anything but hitch?! It's amazing! I've gotten rides from other travelers before but that's a bit different considering that, well we stay in the same hostels and so I know them for at least a night before getting in the vehicle with them.

I have to say the ride today was absolutely gorgeous! We went through a pass which name I cannot remember at the moment but I was in awe of the beauty of it all. I've seen fresh snow today! And last night I got to see the constellation Scorpio and I looked at the night sky through some binoculars. Throughout the trip these three people were talking about the places we were passing so I had my own personal kiwi guides which was quite interesting.

Hopefully I will be finding work soon and then I will be staying here in Queenstown for a few months. Good luck to that!

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Comments

[Dad]

Bravo!!
Glad to hear that you have grown another limb with a thumb on the end of it. I'd only worry if you were watching TV.

[Carla]

Hi Veronica
Hey Veronica, Sounds like you are have some great adventures. Each one adds a layer of character to you.... I hope you enjoy Queenstown and find a really great job there. When you have time... post pictures... I love seeing New Zealand.... through your eyes. I was thinking about you lately... because this is around the time that you came to visit last year and it is almost time to plant the potatoes.