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New Zealand VII - Breaking free

Breaking free... Since January I am now alone on my way in New Zealand. And I learned that I am never really alone. I met so many people in this time that became such close friends, so that I never felt lost. Of course there were moments when I was sad or a little bit irritated. But I had my friends to talk to. I also know that I have always my family to talk to. If you have people like my friends and family in your life, you can reach whatever you want. You will get a strong backup. And that is one of the most important things in life I would say. Money can buy you a lot, but never the happiness that comes from deep inside. I had such an experience over the last few weeks and it will guide me forever. I met these people in the house I was living in while I was working in a really hard business. Some people asked me why I am still there? And I answered: I don't know. But I know. Now. It was because of the people surrounding me. It was hard working in a vineyard with all that pre...

New Zealand VI

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Money, money, dance! Blenheim. This name should say everything in one word.  But lets go back first here I stopped the last time. Motueka. Vanessa had a really nice woofing place and I got in contact with a friend of her host. The family was living up the hill and planning on providing their own property to backpacker and traveller. Their place was near a river and you got a shower just next to it. Hot! A small building with a kitchen and next to it a composting toilet. Up the hill, next to their own little house, was a small container in which they put beds and a sofa. Next to it another composting toilet. And in the evening you got just the most beautiful sunsets over the Golden Bay. A place you never want to leave. After three days I moved to Shanti's place as well, which was just down the road. She was planning a big property party on the weekend and til then she wanted to get the whole yard ready to show it. It was such an awesome place, that I really wanted to help...