No phone or Wi-Fi reception for two days… sign me up!
Completely escaping the grind is my kinda trip and I couldn’t wait to be transported to this remote paradise in the southern half of New Zealand’s north island.
After a strenuous and successful 19.4km trek on the infamous Tongariro Alpine Crossing, we arrived just prior to dusk to our own main lodge and rustic individual cabins.
First order of business was a hot shower to decompress and dig into homemade chili con carne and brownies, while gathering around a campfire to revel in our accomplishment.
The sky put on a dazzlingly display amongst the cascading raindrops, like a rainbow had been snapped in two spewing out all its best elements.
I even started a new book while snuggled into my bunk and enjoyed the freedom to let loose in my own slice of heaven for two nights.
We enjoyed a bush safari to a hilltop five star restaurant, kayak adventure to a hidden waterfall and slot canyon, 11km kayak paddle float and jet boat back to our accommodation.
Who knew a forced slow down and being in the middle of no where could be so therapeutic and such a blessing?! I surely did but still needed this reminder to truly appreciate the opportunity to simplify.
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