It’s been week since I’ve arrived in Palmy and I’m beginning to discover the surrounding area!
Today, a few of us went to go hike the Manawatu Gorge Trail.  I was super excited because I heard the trail was gorgeous and had some incredible lookouts.  I was not displeased at all! Overall the trail was 10.1 k (or roughly 6.28 miles).  It took us about 3 1/2 hours to hike, but we also stopped and took a lot of pictures! Check some of them out below —

Manawatu Gorge Scenic Reserve Trail

Ashley, Pat, and Lauren P.

Pat, Lauren P., Ashley, and me

Lauren P., Myself, and Pat

10.1 k = Complete!

It was great to be outside and explore the area today! I definitely needed the hike with classes coming up here next week.

On the next post I’ll talk more  about the life here in Palmy and how our Orientation (aka ‘O’ Week) went.

Until then wish me luck on classes!                                                                          – Brad