I am living in Whangamata, a small tourist town on the beach in the Coromandel Peninsula, just 30 mins. from the Ashram yoga center. I am working to save some money to head to the S. Island and/or explore more of the N. Island via a bus/van I hope to buy by the end of the summer! Working two jobs: Whanga cafe as a barista/working the til and Soul Burger( a gourmet burger joint ) building burgers making enough to eat, sleep, and practice yoga (on occassion). My new schtick is practicing Ashtanga yoga and teaching a class once a week, starting next month! I guess I have a few things to work on custumer service, balancing coffee mugs and saucers, and balancing poses for yoga class. I am hoping/praying to the goddess of the ocean for some swell, but until then I will be working hard, trying to live a simple life, save $, practice, and make rituals to nature.
Ok, so if you've never been to New Zealand than you've probably never seen a boat being pulled by a tractor and a guy driving the tractor in "red gum" boots (rubber boots) and short shorts! I love it. There are some hard-core people here.
My friend, Nicki, who monitors the Dotterel birds on the beach, wears shorts end of the winter-beg. spring when she hikes in the bush (the forest) because she reckons than she doesn't have to bother with her pants getting wet. IF you have shorts than your pants never get wet walking around the bush. You never have to worry about dry clothes. The rain isn't much of an issue here, because if it rains than you just don't go out. Flash floods and getting caught in the mud is a bit of an issue. The extreme nature in New Zealand is nothing short of amazing.
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Thanks H- Sounds like quite the adventure. Wish I could get in a session of yoga or a quick hike with you. Sending you love from Tennessee.
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