Hey all,

It's been pretty great here so far. I've climbed an extinct volcano, walked on an active volcanic island, spent the night with the natives, adopted a kiwi, jumped backwards off a waterfall in the dark, lost my watch to the sea, fell on my bottom countless times climbing up and down almost every hill in New Zealand, and tried some of the best food I have ever tasted. I wish a lot of you were here to enjoy all of it with me. I know some of you would take drastic measures to take my place if you could. I've taken lots of pictures, and will show everyone all the breath-taking scenery that the pictures can't do justice for. I love and miss all of you; especially you, Sweet Pea. Although this place is so amazing that there are no words, I still miss home and can't wait to get back to the States to share my experiences.

Pepper