Queenstown, New Zealand

First full day in Queenstown after 12 straight hours of sleep. Woke up early and immediately began wandering the streets. Those of you that know me best understand this to be normal.. Casually unprepared, I dipped into a coffee shop for a little internet action, grabbed a local paper and identified my mark - The Ben Lombard Trail.

After a short walk-in, about 20 minutes, I reached the Gondola station that overlooks the city. Feeling pretty good, I took the fork less traveled and started my ascent to the large peak behind me. I made it to the saddle, but out of water and a noticably burned schnoz, I decided it best to turn back and take a nap by the the lake.

The grass is perfectly manicured and the subtle lapping of the crystal clear lake is enough to make you think you are in heaven. If not for the occasional rumble of a boat motor or "woah" from a passing paraglider, perfectly uninterrupted slumber isn't too much to ask for.

Queenstown is full of bustling tour operators with everything from kayaking to bungy jumping. Apparently, just up the road is where bungy first began. For the adventure enthusiast, this town lacks nothing. As of yet I haven't committed myself nor my wallet to any of these activities, but the week is young.