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The Fire Bath at the End of the World

May 12th 2015
The sensation of a bath getting hotter by the second rather than cooler is psychologically invigorating. The scolding water trickles from a board under my bum and up the sides of the tub. Like a frog slowly coming to a boil, I acclimate to the increasing of temperature. How much more can I stand it? I think to myself. I smile at the challenge, but I know I am not capable of boiling alive. Just ... read more
Oceania » New Zealand » South Island » West Coast » Karamea

New Zealand Flag 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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4th June 2015

Finding your pace
"Everyone works at their own pace, and no one stresses about anything." So perfect, and such different paces. I remember you saying at first on your last rather tiring WOOF stay that you'd have to get used to those long, languorous lunches. So now, it's firebaths, yoga and massages--I totally approve! And even though you worked here at your own pace, you were massively productive. Such excellent lessons to take back into the big NGO world (if you go). If will be interesting to see how you two find your hiking pace. I'm sure you'll have fun!

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