I will risk over using using the phrase "it was a trip of a lifetime", but I don't think I can think of a better description! I have joked with friends saying that I think all of my future vacations are now ruined. The time in New Zealand with Active Adventures was truly second to none.

Our guides were pepper and Hailey. Once again, I can't imagine having better guides equipped with the perfect personalities and abilities to manage a bunch of traveling strangers. Everyone in the group quickly grew to appreciate them and marvel at their hard work and attention to detail. Their patience was also impressive just by the pure volume of questions that we had, many of which I am sure they have had before. How could anyone not get attached to such delightful women and feel like you had made some great new friends!?

No one can control the weather but each day was ideal including a couple of damp ones. The views and New Zealand attractions were jaw dropping and even the guides were saying they had never seen some of the views before because the conditions were so ideal.

I love to be physically challenged. I was excited that there was no shortage of technical hikes to challenge even the most experienced but they were mixed together with less demanding hikes that were no less beautiful, that allowed for some recovery.

There are so many things every single day that was so memorable I will be reflecting on them for a long time to come. So, thank you Active Adventures for a job well done!!! Everything from your guides to the locations and accommodations all the way down to the food! Thank you for creating such a special page in my memory book! If it works out, I would definitely choose you again for another adventure.

| January 1970