KIA ORA!!!

We've arrived in New Zealand! We are in Wellington staying with one of our friends here. Its such a luxury to have a homebase again! We've been able to relax and really enjoy Wellington. We caught the end of the summer here, along with the Fringe festival and the Cuba Street Carnival! People here are really friendly and we've had a lot of fun just walking around and exploring here. Our buddy John is also a huge tramper (Kiwi lingo for hiker) so he's taken us on a few great hikes. We are acytually heading out today to do 2 day hikes up near Tongariro and Taranaki. I promise we'll put up pics of our hikes and stories once we get back. Hope everyone is excellent! Miss you all! Karina and Christian

More pics and Koh Toa

Hello everyone,
Here are a few picks of the last two weeks. We are now in Koh Toa (Turtle Island) enjoing the beach life and getting a nice tan. It's a lot of fun. Life travels at a slow pace but we are enjoying the rest before we head off to New Zealand. Here are a few more pics.
Us and some the students at the refugee camp. The student's ages range from 18 to 28. They are young adultes just looking to get out and have a real life. I wish them all the best of luck.
The sunset at the camp. It was really beautiful and quiet place.
This is the 2 couples going out for a special dinner before our night in the camp.

This is the beach we are staying at. The place is called New Heaven huts and is very secluded. There is only one way in on a dirty bumby road. We like that it is quiet and peaceful except for the longtail boats. Our hut is on the top of cliffs overlooking the beach. Everyday, we get our exercise by running into town. We are really enjoying our relaxing time here.
Karina at the beach.
This is a pic of the refugee camp. The bamboo huts rise up the valley slopes. The camp has many stores , restaurants and stores since the camp has existed for over 20 years. They have more then 10 schools.