New Zealand, was my first love and connected me to my many other loves. Travel and connection to nature.  Magnificent, and majestic, a compact island country with glaciers, mountains, beaches and oceans filled with whales and dolphins, all within a days drive.  My 11-year-old self fell in love with the wonderment of being surrounded by so many varying aspects of nature.  Being out in the open fresh air, hiking, swimming, kayaking, camping and connecting with adventure awakened my soul, surely it will never disappoint me.