Today is my last full day in New Zealand.
I leave tomorrow morning at 7 am. Ugh, don’t even talk to me about choosing that flight time. Of course I like getting to airports before the sun comes up! It’s going to be awesome!!
I really can’t process the fact that I’ve been here for a month and now I’m leaving. I refuse to think about the fact that I’m leaving like it’s a reality. Up until Kepa wakes me up and forces me to go to the airport to catch my flight I’ll allow my brain to keep pretending I’m not going. Can’t I just go back to the beach? Seriously, it’s SNOWING in Memphis. That’s just not right.
But since it’s my last day, I figured I would share some of my favorite pictures. I may or may not posted some of these already. Either way – they are awesome and give a nice little slideshow representation of my time here.
:)
Like I said, I leave tomorrow.
The rest of this week will be guest posts and saved posts that I wrote for this lovely occasion.
I’ll be on a plane over the Pacific finishing the DietGirl book. And plotting my return to New Zealand. Because this is not the last time I will be here. Not by a long shot.
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Those are some great pics. The time adjustment will be tough. Glad you had a good time. Are you going to get Kepa out to the states? He is a really inspiring guy with his HUGE accomplishment. Glad you had fun.
Tom
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Yes, Kepa is coming to the states in July. ;)
Love all of the photos! I can’t believe you’re leaving already:( I have to be honest – I’ve really enjoyed following along on your trip and your Love Story;)
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Aw, thanks Lillian!
You and Kepa look adorable together! Hope you get back soon, sounds like you had a complete ball, and I envy you! It’s so beautiful… however, rabbits do not count, I was hoping you’d see a hobbit. ;-)
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I know how you hate to come back, I can’t imagine leaving such a beautiful place, and it is snowing here, last night and this morning. Coldddddd and snowwwww, boo.
What a beautiful set of pictures, and sorry but I can’t wait to see you.
Love
Mom
Thanks for sharing your trip with us, what a beautiful place and even more so, what a beautiful love you’ve found for one another. Enjoy each moment. :-)
Awww I’m sorry you have to come back to the snow- Lord knows I can’t stand the stuff! You guys are just too dang cute- seriously. Can’t wait to see where it leads! :)
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Ohhh can’t believe how quick the time went! My heart pings for the pair of you! But sure you’ll meet again soon :) I hear that book has an international love angle in it, shows you that love will find a way :) Bon voyage!
.-= Shauna´s last blog ..One Fit Bloke =-.
I can’t wait to get to that part!!! I’m saving it for the plane though so I have something fun to do. :D
I can’t believe how quickly the time has flown by! It was awesome meeting you guys and I hope you do make it back here ASAP.
Fly safe!
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I’m so jealous of your trip. I want to go to New Zealand!
.-= 100 Pounds in a Year´s last blog ..Blog of the Week =-.
Great pics. It doesn’t seem like you’ve been gone for a month.
If only life were one big vacation…
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What beautiful pictures- now I want to go to New Zealand! My Aunt and Uncle actually used to live there.
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I hope you find out who pushed you off that platform. I’m pretty sure it was Kepa. He could have pushed with one hand and then jerked it back and taken the pic with the other one. That’s what I would have done!
Godspeed and have a safe journey. More snow back home…
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Haha. It probably was him. I’m glad you weren’t there… you would have pushed me before I was ready.
Did you save me snow?
i’m sorry you have to come back already. what a wonderful story you and kepa have together! may the time fly until july :)
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It’s gone so quick! Loved the slideshow, there are some brilliant pics on there.
I second Liz’s sentiments – may time fly until July :)
.-= Daire´s last blog ..Who is the Boss Of Me? =-.
Thanks for putting up the slideshow! I know you must be so sad, and yes the weather here stinks big time!! I saw that he is coming in July – I know you are very glad!
.-= Diane Fit to the Finish´s last blog ..Is Self Love A Key? =-.
Love the photos. I am so glad you had a fabulous time. Saying good bye’s or “until next time’ is never fun. Have a safe journey home.
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Great pictures, and you make a cute couple! I hope you have a safe flight back home! Enjoy your last day in NZ!
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Okay, I just cried watching that. What a dork. Have a safe flight back, we’re in snow h*ll in these here parts. I’m so honored to have followed this great journey and it went entirely too quick! (I’m sure you’d agree!)
Awww. I <3 you.
Yeah… it was definitely too quick!
Man those are some awesome pictures. I have really enjoyed reading your posts and seeing your pics. It sure doesn’t seem like you’ve been gone a month, that flew by!
You have missed like 3 snows here since you’ve been gone. Today’s was eh but last Mondays was incredible!! That’s the one I blogged about with pics :)
Is Kepa coming to Memphis in July?? If so we should do lunch or dinner or something! Even if he doesn’t it’d still be awesome to meet you! Sorry I’m rambling, I’ve had a bad diet weekend and I think all the bad food and such has gone to my brain :/
.-= Craig´s last blog ..Week 23 Progress/Perfect 10 Update =-.
Thanks!
I know how the food can affect the brain… so I totally understand. haha.
Yeah Kepa is coming July. We could totally do a meetup and if not I’d love to meet you sometime since you aren’t far away. I think we should have a Memphis blogger meetup sometime soon… there are quite a few of us.
I LOVE that idea. I’m an hour from Memphis. Usually come there once a month to shop (whispers….and eat!) haha. Would love to meet yall…yall are such a cute couple! :P
.-= Craig´s last blog ..Week 23 Progress/Perfect 10 Update =-.
Great photos and journey. Thanks for sharing it with us all. It’s fun to live through others sometimes and this was one of those times. So neat that you are already talking about your return to NZ. Safe travels home and I hope the sun greets you in Memphis!!!
I love the pics! Have a safe trip and I hope you get to return to NZ soon!
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It’s been a month?? Wow, times flies!
I enjoyed your trip :) and I’m sorry you have to go back (so soon). July’s just around the corner…
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maaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaan.
already?
.-= Miz´s last blog ..Introducing Go-Girl… =-.
I miss you. I can’t watch the slideshow. I can’t look at photos yet.
I had the best time ever in my entire life with you. I can’t wait till we’re in the same place and can look at photos together.
Beautiful slide show; looks like paradise. I’m glad you & Kepa had such a wonderful time. First of many :)
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Livng life to your fullest Mary, I know you will just keep doing that! Sad that you had to come home BUT how wonderful that you met Kepa & got to visit & see the beauty of NZ!!!!! You sure know how to do it right! :-)
.-= Jody – Fit at 52´s last blog ..Tough Love – Getting Healthy! =-.
Awww…. great pics. I’m sorry your time has come to an end so quickly. It seems like yesterday you were leaving. I hope you’re able to go back again soon. :)
.-= Anonymous Fat Girl´s last blog ..Scared to go to the gym because you are either obese, overweight or fat? =-.
Sounds like you had a great time with Kepa. I would like to go to new zealand sometime – looks gorgeous!
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You should! It is gorgeous! And I never left the North Island… I heard the South Island is even prettier.
Wow, I loved looking at the pictures. Looked like you had a great trip! A friend of mine just got back from New Zealand and he absolutely loved it. Have a safe trip home!
Great photos! Safe travels and healthy eating on your journey! Looking forward to reading more blog posts on your return home.
Aww, awesome pics, I’m a little sad for you.
.-= Kat´s last blog ..Am I Really Doing Whatever it Takes? =-.
Mary :( I know it must be so hard to leave but just think of all the adventures with Kepa ahead. You two are quite the perfect adorable pair and deserve all of the happiness you can possibly find!
XO
Thank you so much Shannon.
Omg, the slideshow is brilliant. it looks so beautiful in NZ.
Awwwww. Glad you had such a great time! And you’ll be back before you know it. ;)
I still can’t believe you jumped off the cliff like that. Damn you’re brave.
That photo of you holding the rabbit is so adorable!
It seems as though you just ARRIVED in New Zealand and it’s already time to leave? Boo.
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Wow your time there went by so fast..and if one of your readers is saying that, it must have FLEW by for you. Ive already seen from twitter that you made it safely back to the US. I feel sad you have to leave kepa..
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Wow, it looks just like a dream there! Why did you choose to go to New Zealand in the first place, just for fun? Where did you all stay while you were there? I hope to take a trip there real soon!
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