made it to new zealand safe and sound, and a little sleep has left my soul a little closer (it doesn’t seem to move as fast as my feet can) and my perspective far lighter.

there’s been a fine rush of friends upon hitting the final transfers in flight and gathering into the community of the pole is a warming experience indeed. homogenous, in some aspects (politics in particular) but vastly different by way of experiences, travels, and paths here. it’s a set of refreshing waters to dip into for conversation - an easy space to build dreams.

and busy…so to playing in the city (and safety trainings, orientations, clothing issue, flu vaccinations, etc.) i go.