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March 9th 2011

Published: March 12th 2011

February 28 We stayed at a motor park in Hokitika to have a rest day and apparently looked so worn and haggard that the owner offered us a free soak in the hot pools. Then Nick and I went to the grocery store to look for some good and easy food and came out with 2 frozen pizzas, 2 cases of beer, and 2 liters of ice cream. I've never felt like such a bachelor in a checkout line before, but man w... Read Full Entry

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Chad Stoesz

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Well, this is my third backpacking expedition across New Zealand and it looks to be pretty incredible again. We've got an amazing list of tracks and routes we plan to do that will take us through some pretty remote, rugged, and beautiful pieces of wilderness. This will be a 3 month trip and I'm doing it with my good friends Nick and Andrew Arkis. Along the way we will be meeting up with several of my friends from previous trips who plan to travel with us for parts of the time as well. It's very exciting for me to be getting one more opportunity to do this sort of thing, and even more exc... full info

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14th March 2011

anonymous
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I just wanted to point out that you could have made the 5k in about 30 min... I've seen you do it. Just saying ;)

14th March 2011

vieve
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This is by far my favorite picture you have posted!

14th March 2011

Dale
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Back to the real world
The time has truly passed by quickly. Be glad to see you again and get in some good tennis.

15th March 2011

Better Man
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Dude, I'd rather read the text than look at the pictures, come on...If you've seen one picture of New Zealand, you've seen them all haha...And I love the part of the non-stop movie quoting, that made me laugh out loud...Stay safe out there the rest of the way, don't get hit by any tsunamis...

22nd March 2011

Aunt Betty
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Chad - some of those pictures make us wish we were with you. Although we would not have the energy we can fantasize! We are looking forward to seeing you and your pictures when you arrive home on the 30th. U B & I will be arriving at your house the 29th to greet you! Till then - may the Lord keep you in the palm of his hand keeping healthy and safe!!! Aunt B

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