Perhaps some people have a few questions as to what and why E and I are doing all of this now. I'll try to be pre-emtive, so here goes.
Why New Zealand?
Why not? Basically, I've wanted to go there since elementary school (no, it's not some Lord of the Rings obsession).
Did you win the lottery to afford all this?
Well, no. E and I have been saving for a few years for a big trip and it was this or Australia. Given the short time frame, and New Zealand is only the size of Colorado, that won. We've also been saving for a down payment on a house and costs are much cheaper here than elsewhere. Plus, we wanted to do our part to re-start the global economy. We're just do-gooders like that.
Why buy a house now, since you won't be in this town for more than 3-4 more years, at most?
Good question. Basically, this is why. So if we can sell it for what we paid, it's like living rent free for a few years. Thanks Congress!
Who's in Seattle and why are you both going?
Well, one of my best friends is from the Grungeville (or a small town with a glorious history nearby). I'm happy for him and incredibly curious as to what woman could tolerate his yetti-like appearance and collection of ironic t-shirts. Plus I love Seattle and will take any excuse to visit.
What are you going to do in NZ?
Not really sure. We've got the Lonely Planet guide and we'll have a car. It's going to be early winter there, so I've heard there won't be too many other travellers. So finding a hostel every night will hopefully be easy.
Poor horses, indeed. And poor chickens, sheep, and goats too.
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