New Zealand, eh?

Holy-cow am I excited. Student-teaching in New Zealand, the NZ as the locals call it, god that sounds awesome right now. First of all I will miss a Northwest/Bellingham winter. It will be summertime when I am down under and will definitely not miss the hurricane force winds and sideways rain as I walk on South Campus. Those of you who go or went to WWU can testify to the hellacious-ness of the weather in these parts. BUT that does mean I am going to miss the most epic winter at Mt. Baker, but this is a consequence I willing to accept.

I'm going to be staying in Wellington, NZ. This is the capital city and located on the southern tip of the North Island:


Wellington, from what I understand is a really awesome city. It is in a great location because it is located on the North Island, but only a short ferry ride away from the South Island... and yes I will be visiting both. Lord of the Rings tour? I'm thinkin so.

The capital city is located in a bay that is absolutely beautiful. It kinda reminds me of Bellingham (without the tropical appeal) because the city and surrounding suburbs are located within the bay itself:

Pretty flippin' sweet huh?

I will know more int he coming weeks about my living situation and where/what exactly I will be teaching. New Zealand is setting up to be a crazy/fun adventure and I am so ready to both travel to a new country and to teach in another location. I can't wait to learn and experience something different. Washington, you are great and I love you dearly, but it's time to experience something new.

Later,
E