Hello everyone!

Sorry I haven't been keeping up too well with the blog but sometimes i just need to stay away from this crazy internet.  Everything is good though.  I've been staying here in Queenstown, which has become my "home" here in NZ.  I went back to the camp I stayed at a while back and did some work for the people who run it for my stay.  We cut don a few trees and got it all cleaned up, so now my rent is paid through sunday.  Then I'm taking off for the Northeast corner of the S. Island to a place called Marlborough Sound.  There i will stay for about a week working on the farm/lodge in return for food and accommodation.  I've heard its a beautiful place and the lodge I'll be working at is secluded and only accessible by boat or plane.   After that I just have to be in Christchurch by May 4 for my flight to AU.  Its been really nice here in Queenstown. I've made some really good friends from all over the world; Texas, Argentina, Slovakia, France, and several Kiwis as well!  I'll try to put a few pics up soon of my camp and a few other spots around here.  My friend Seb let me borrow his bike so I'm back riding several miles a day.  I ride to town when i finish working, then back home at night.  Its getting me in good shape so i feel good every day.  I hope everyone is well back at home!  Please tell everyone i said hello and i think about you all every day!  It will be exciting when i return but for now I am just focused on enjoying the rest of my trip!  Catch up soon!

Jared