Golden Bay and Farewell Spit
December 7th 2005 Hello again from Takaka,
Lots of pictures in this one, so be sure to click on "Full Entry".
I've spent a few days at the Shambhala hostel, and it's been a truly rejuevenating experience. As I mentioned before, it's a totally self sufficient place. It relies solely on environmentally friendly methods: composting toilets, rainwater collection for water, wood burning stoves, and solar power. Th
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