audio narratives: sounds of the Te Araroa

Whāia te iti kahurangi ki te tūohu koe me he maunga teitei.
Seek the treasure you value most dearly: if you bow your head, let it be to a lofty mountain.

Maori proverb
a chorus of birds from both sides (of the world) now
These things are ours for God creates within our soul a mystic sense of wonder that we may hear allegro
audio narrative: the joy of missing out
https://youtu.be/0dJMs782hlg Erica Jong writes, “Jealousy is all the fun you think they had.” I opt for joy in missing out...
TA audio narrative: in the South Island
https://youtu.be/GdJKiLVk3bg
TA audio narrative: trail detour
https://youtu.be/2PSy-g6vdyE
TA audio narrative: hitting a wall
https://youtu.be/PDwKDVqC1X4
TA audio narrative: water, water everywhere
https://youtu.be/KBV7IqhRvXA
TA audio narrative: chasing clear skies
https://youtu.be/Fl8vy184uCs
TA audio narrative: hut life
https://youtu.be/c2K9eQEuWSY
TA audio narrative: weather window
https://youtu.be/pUaUULc-s0A
TA audio narrative: thru-canoer
https://youtu.be/KVak9R3-Rfk
TA audio narrative: best birthday present ever
https://youtu.be/eY8mgqdGkWA
TA audio narrative: into each life...
https://youtu.be/8zjutfuIukI
TA audio narrative: gratitude
https://youtu.be/j4rZ6-XuDbs
TA audio narrative: the trail will provide
https://youtu.be/usd-1CgpsVs
TA audio narrative: hiking as conversation
https://youtu.be/7bLpJaYqci0
Legs like stilts on the Ninety-Mile Beach in the far, far north of New Zealand.
TA audio narrative: the start
The start of the Te Araroa is a trial of sand, wind, rain and mud, but it's worth it.
Cape Reinga, the northernmost tip of New Zealand
TA audio narrative: suddenly D-day
After 36 hours of travel, I arrived in New Zealand and started hiking right away.
The great philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche wants us to be wanderers, “though not as a traveler to a final destination: for this destination does not exist.”
TA audio narrative: no outcomes backpacking
If you arrive at a final destination, it’s a sign that you’ve set your sights too low.
When in doubt, make a fool of yourself.
TA audio narrative: Does orange make my butt look fat?
It's said that people fear public speaking - and looking ridiculous - more than death.
I love my work as a classical music radio host, but I wanted to see what a long distance thru-hike would do to my body, mind and spirit so asked for a leave.
TA audio narrative: who is this "blissful hiker" you speak of?
I love being a DJ, but wanted to experience a thru-hike before it was too late.