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Finding the silver lining In July 2021 we moved our home and business from Auckland to Turangi, to bike, to hike, to ski, and to fish the winter season in the Central Plateau. Turangi is an awesome little town, nestled on the banks of the legendary Tongariro river and under the shade of the mighty maunga, Mt Ruapehu. It seemed like a great way to spend winter and it turned out a much better idea than we thought. In just a few hours the world as we knew it changed and the Delta variant arrived. We were lucky that we had made the move out of Auckland, sure we still had family back in lockdown and that was hard for everyone, but the fortunate decision to move south was stained by the fact that we could not go back into Auckland and see friends and family, we were isolated. Isolation, unlike lockdown, has a real positive side. It makes you focus and it makes you aware of where you are and what you have. It was hard to enjoy skiing knowing that our friends and family were locked down. We stopped putting images on social media and focused on doing what we could for those locked away; making sure we stayed in contact, sent happy surprise gifts, and tried to maintain a positive view; which for us wasn’t hard seeing our location and the fact that we weren’t locked down. We had stunning weather for most of winter which meant that we could ski, and tramp and fish. But knowing that in the ‘wink of an eye’ it could all be taken away, as the shadow of lockdown loomed, it made you savour every moment. We became very aware of the change in season, in the Central Plateau the seasons, unlike in the north, are very distinct. The bare branches of winter filled with leaves and then blossoms, and it went from mornings of minus ten to afternoons of thirty degrees. There is nothing good about Covid, it divides people, it ruins businesses, and it makes people sick. One thing it has taught everybody is that things can change and be taken away very quickly, and the adage of ‘living each day as if it is your last’ takes on a new meaning. But looking back over the last four months it has been a time of immersion; not just being able to do great activities but to be immersed in a region that is so diverse and changeable, the silver lining has been that this unique experience would not have been possible should we have been able to travel back to Auckland. This is our summer issue and the team here at Adventure truly hope that you all, everyone, have the summer you hope for and have been waiting to experience and many have earned. Have a great Christmas and an adventurous New Year see you all again in 2022! Steve Dickinson - Editor Osprey’s Hikelite 26 is perfect for dayhikes and everyday use. It has excellent comfort, incredible ventilation, and added features. Integrated raincover keeps your pack and gear dry in inclement weather Trekking pole attachment with upper compression strap capture Internal hydration sleeve accommodates up to a 3L reservoir Front and side pockets. HIKELITE 26 Backed by our All Mighty Guarantee, forever. Making the most of our last week in Turangi after four months of relative isolation. Find a stockist: southernapproach.co.nz
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