Goodbye Wellington

I've been out for meals and drinks with people most nights for the last week; I didn't realise how many friends I've made here so soon. I feel appreciated and appreciative, gratitude all round. I have felt like quite a hermit in the last few months, not feeling much of a push to go out (or even stay in) and socialise. But despite my total lack of effort, friends I do have, and I'm sad to see them go. People really made the effort, and organised several different leaving things. Afternoon teas, lunches, drinks and meals, cakes and pounamu...I couldn't ask for anything more.

Tomorrow I catch the ferry to the south island, with my tent and sandwhiches packed and ready to go. I'm always saying this, but I'll try and get some photos up on the blog as I go!