a different kind of south: New Zealand Adventure!

I just returned from my trip to New Zealand and all I can say is wow, just wow. This is by far one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen in my life, and I assume there aren’t many places that would top it in the world. Xanna and I took a week off of classes (don’t worry, we completed our assignments before we left) and toured the whole south island. We booked our adventure through the Kiwi Experience, and they planned everything for us, so we were truly able to squeeze everything thing the south island had to offer in the short 12 day period we were there. It is so hard to describe how beautiful this place was, the pictures give a glimpse but could never do it justice. The best way I can describe New Zealand is that is a very spiritual place. Not one of the sights that took my breath away was a building or man made; everything was nature in its purest form. Most of the places are protected under law, so man literally has never touched them, and it is so awe inspiring to see God’s creation exactly as it has always been. With that being said, I think pictures are the best way to get a glimpse of this amazing place. I took over 800 photos while I was there, but here are some of my favorites!