Feels oddly familiar.

Husband and I needed a break from construction

:3

Me. I’m toys.

Oh yeah we got stuck in Radiator Springs last night lmao. Was pretty neat though we finished the first ride through and then they let us go again.

So Sancho started hiking again…. 🎨 @c-andreartz.bsky.social

Congrats to @kekoakaaukai.bsky.social for his massive achievement! I was given permission to post his woody on the internet.

important accessories

So it continues... (for many months)

So it begins...

So it begins...

Doin’ a thing with husband @kekoakaaukai.bsky.social

So happy to be home with my beloved @sancho-xiv.bsky.social after 5 tiring, somewhat-awkward days with family back east.

Yeah totally not me forgetting to post some of the spicy art i got commissioned 🎨: @tiggontg.bsky.social

Forgor to post these ! 🎨: @michocatto.bsky.social

Commission done for @sancho-xiv.bsky.social!

Cut it too close to get any lounge time in Auckland but at least no issues getting on the plane. Gonna see if I can get any rest after dinner and a nightcap or two.

Good kitty. (SMAUG)

A long day of travel ahead. WGL-> AKL-> SFO. And remembering the last time we flew back the jet lag was killer. Here’s hoping I can get some rest on the plane.

P.S. someone saying “deck” with a kiwi accent is my new favorite thing in the world.

Picton -> Wellington Also sea sick possibly 🤢

Kaikoura, 12 years ago I rode through here on a bicycle and it’s definitely changed a ton

Misc South Island photos. Queenstown, diamond harbor and bear flat white

Back on the ground, that was a pretty sweet tour of the Milford Sounds. Slightly terrifying as it was our first helicopter ride.

AAAAAAAAAAH

Goodbye forever just in case.

Hooo boy. To say I’m nervous is an understatement.

Damn talk about edging for 11 years. I hope they’re using high quality lube.

Checked out a super popular burger joint last night in Queenstown. If you do go here to fergburger do not get the big Al. Everything on its own tasted fine but this was a fucking nightmare to eat.

Finally in queenstown but it was worth it for this sick ass view

Lake Pukaki and Mt Cook if you look hard enough.

6 hour drive to queenstown NZ with some really neat scenery. Forgot how pretty the South Island is.

Unrelated misc photos from the South Island

Needed some time for ourselves

South Island! Second half of the trip is a go.

*feral Sancho noises*

I forgor to Gandalf post

More hobbiton!

Hobbition was neat, definitely recommend if anyone is in Matamata.

My new best friend.

Crossing the plains of Mordor. (Mr. Tongariro and Mt. Nguaruhoe) Fun fact Sancho sprained his ankle at the top of Nguaruhoe 12 years ago :).

Opposite land. Also THROATIES

Raumati beach. Also food.

As usual, I rarely post here, and while recently on vacation, have been ignoring the interwebs entirely. Now that we're home, I'll repost some of my hubby's posts from the trip. It was a great trip, but good to be home!

Friends

Farm animals

We go lounge bar now

Off to NZ. But will chronicle travel as we do stuff. 14 hour flight ahead ✈️