Got a good book I can borrow?

Or two, perhaps? I'm going to need something to read on the plane. That's right. On the plane. As in, JUMBO JET. Yep.... It is soon going to be vacation time for me.... I am taking a trip to New Zealand! Woot woot! I am soooo excited to be able to continue my quest to see the entire planet!!

To be honest, 2011 has been kind of hard on me. Life as I'd known it for years, changed big time - both personally and professionally. So, while I'm not complaining, I really do think I'm due for a treat! Yeah! And I truly don't know of any better therapy than spring-time hiking through a gorgeous, South Pacific country! 36 days and counting....

In the meantime, here are a couple of pics my friend took while we were on the trail to Barrier Fire Lookout last week. Thought you might like to see the 'other side' of the hiking boots photograph....

Snapping a pic of the view to the East

On McConnell Ridge

Wow, life is good! How fitting that Thanksgiving is just around the corner - because I have an incredible amount of awesomeness in my world to be thankful for!!

Cheers!