We’re flying out of the country tonight to New Zealand for a couple of weeks of much needed vacation—a reward of sorts for both of us finishing graduate studies. We’ll be backpacking with Carey’s family on the Milford Track for four days and three nights. Then Carey and I will tour around the South Island for a while on our own and make our way up to the North Island to spend some time with family friends and to see the sights there.

This is all to say that I doubt the blog will have many updates for the next while. I don’t plan to spend much time in internet cafes, but would rather see the country when I have the chance. I’ll be sure to post pictures when I get back.