Dangerous Business

Remember what Bilbo used to say: it's a dangerous business, Frodo, going out your door. You step onto the road, and if you don't keep your feet, there's no knowing where you might be swept off to 


Hey all,


This is my first time on the Internet in NZ. I don't have much time, so I will hit the major points.


I arrived at the Old Convent in Kaikoura, NZ late Wednesday night. I was assigned a room with a view of Mt. Fyffe (and on quiet nights you can here the ocean) Since arriving I have:


1. Had fish and chips on a black pebble beach under the shadow of the Southern Alps
2. Had a scavenger hunt in Kaikoura
3. Gone running as the sun was rising over the mountains
4. Played frisbee
5. Hiked through a colony of seals
6. Tried authentic Kiwi (NZ) food like mince meat pies and "cheerios" (sausage)
7. Sat in natural hot springs
8. made new friends from Christian schools all over the the country (and Canada) 
9. Fallen more deeply in love with God and his Creation
10.Seen more sheep than i new existed.


I am sorry this is so short, but the internet cafe closes in 8 minutes so i must be brief. For those of you who have a facebook, I am uploading pictures as we speak! If you don't have one, ask someone who does :)


I love and miss you all! (Jason, the beaches are made of rocks perfect for skipping. There are even whales...so you could chop off a flipper)