I have at last made it to the south island. I have wanted to be here so much, so busy and stressed working, I finally arrived and instead of feeling excited and free I just kept stressing trying to decide what to do, where to go... when it dawned on me to take a deep breath. Relaxing in the sun room of a quiet, homey backpackers hostel, I simply can't be bothered to rush anywhere. Stress slips away. Steep and deep, the Marlborough fjords are my company, the masts in the marina, the high, dry sun... and I realize I have all the time in the world. I might go hire a bike and cruise around vineyards. I might go on a dolphin quest. I might sit in the sun and read....but it will be fantastic no matter what.
A gentleman this morning phrased it perfectly. He was sitting in the sun reading a book and drinking tea, when another guest came out to smoke. The man smiled broadly, setting down his book to roll a cigarette as well. "Another shitty day in paradise, eh?"
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