I forgot... I already live in Paradise

Mt Tarawera at 25knots.

Christchurch is suffering earthquakes like never before and here? We sit on volcanoes. This is living in a young land, on a thin crust. Mt Tarawera is a constant reminder of the violence of nature's force in shaping the land. Ruamoko, the child of Rangi sky father and Papa earth mother. The child who keeps Papa warm and stays enfolded in her arms; showing his displeasure in the separation of the land and sky by his explosive outbursts.

But today? Today is Paradise. In the boat, summer sun, lunch with friends, and a bright start to 2011. For me there is nothing I could wish more.

Happy New Year everyone.