All my bags are packed and I'm ready to go... But at least I'm not leaving on a jet plane, not yet anyway. I have one day left in Te Anau to say goodbyes and tie up loose ends, and I can't help but feel a bit sad. While I'm still looking forward to the good things that lie ahead, I've grown so attached and comfortable here that it's a sad thing to leave it behind. So as a tribute to this wonderful little town, I'm taking you on a photographic tour of Te Anau (though it surely doesn't do the place justice). Riley, this is for you.
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| My home for the past 6+ months. |
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| My walk to work. |
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| Where I work(ed)! |
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| Last day in the VC, with Anja and Denise (and Jeanette, but she's the one behind the camera this time). |
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| Monument to Quintin Mackinnon, one of the intrepid explorers of the region. |
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| Heading down the lakefront. |
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| Lake Te Anau with Mt Titiroa in the distance. |
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| Welcome to the bustling metropolis of Te Anau... |
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| ...where you have to watch out for livestock crossing the road? This remains one of my favorite pictures of this town. |
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| The Cliff, one of my favorite places in town. I've spent many a good night there with friends and live music. |
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| Giant takahe. |
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| Lakefront and wharfs. |
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| Mountains are never far away. |
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| It really is a prime location. |
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| Te Anau's "urban sprawl". |
Since I'm leaving town, I'll be pretty incomunicado until the end of my first roadtrip in June, so I'm taking a leave of absence from the blogosphere and the world wide web. But I promise to make up for it with heaps of good photos and stories when I return. Till then, be happy and healthy! Love you all.
Oh girl :) You're too sweet!! Thank you for taking me on a "walking" tour of your town. What a beautiful place!!! Enjoy your little vacay with Corey and let's talk soon! Lots of love,
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