Epilogue

After I walked the entire length of New Zealand on the Te Araroa, I went further south to Stewart Island for more hiking.

TA Stewart Island
I can’t think of any better representation of beauty than someone who is unafraid to be herself. —Emma Stone The
TA homeward bound
Of course, there had to be just one more tramp before leaving. A mini-tramp that actually returned me to a
forest fungus fotos
Fungus was certainly among us walking the Kepler Track in the South Island. Seeing these pictures again brings back for
audio narrative: the joy of missing out
Instead of desperately missing the things you can't do, it's better to enjoy what's right in front of you.
To: Mark Weatherall, Chief Executive of the Te Araroa Association
Kia ora, Mark.Thank you so much for taking the time to talk with me by phone on that cold, blustery