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Holy moly. December 2nd is finally here. In about 10 hours time I'll be settling into what will be my "bed" for 13 hours.
I've been trying to find the best way to describe how I've been feeling of late, however I am doubtful that any words quite match it. Don't get me wrong, I am of course immensely excited to be starting my new adventure with a great group of like-minded Kiwi travellers...but the extremely brief time I have been able to spend with my friends this summer almost gives me feelings of trepidation about leaving so soon. And yet, all great adventures must start with a few nerves, so onward it is!

The thing that seems to be worrying me the most about this trip is the drastic weather change I am headed for. To leave behind the deliciously warm Bay of Plenty and arrive in the chilly, if not freezing, British Columbia, is something I am unsure my body will handle well. The expected weather in Vancouver should be alright, temperatures like those are to be expected in a NZ winter (in the north island at least), I just hope I have enough thermals to survive the drastically low temperatures in Panorama.

 Anyway, despite the weather and the friends I'll be leaving behind, this trip to Canada is something I have been looking forward to for the last six months. I know I'm going to have a fantastic time and meet some amazing people, just like last time, and I'll hopefully become a half decent skier or snowboarder! One can always dream, right?

Well, time is ticking away and I should be getting ready. I must say, just quickly, that I was immensely surprised by the response to this blog and I am very thankful for your support.

Ok. See you on the other side. Bye now.

Thanks for reading!