Visitors from Another Hemisphere

Over the past three weeks, visitors from the Northern Hemisphere descended upon me to witness the way we do things in New Zealand. That, of course, included lots of hiking, kayaking in Milford Sound, Bunjy-canyon-swinging (for one brave soul), a trip to New Zealand's third island (Stewart Island, south of the South Island), a few days in Windy Wellington, and just one traffic jam!

A great outcome for many parts of the world

Today, New Zealanders celebrated Guy Fawkes Day with fireworks on the harbour. Many were also celebrating Barak Obama's win for the presidential elections (being 16 hours ahead of the US East Coast, we learned the election results this afternoon). I was concerned that I wouldn't return home if McCain and Palin were elected, so I am very relieved that I can come home anytime after January.

This Saturday, New Zealanders will have their own national elections, but many have indicated a greater interest in the US outcome.