superb superlatives

We encountered a number of superb superlatives while down under. In Australia we saw the smallest breed of dolphin swimming in the harbor, the Little Blue penguin- the world’s smallest, the largest coral reef, the most recognizable opera house- Sydney, the oldest rainforest-Daintree and the deadliest snake, taipan.  Oddly enough a lot of that took place on the shortest day of the year, June 21.

Our week in New Zealand provided more, yet localized superlatives. In Christchurch I jogged in the south island’s largest park-Hagley, in route to Milford Sound we saw the country’s longest irrigator, largest national park- Fiordland, and of course the biggest sheep shearing stand. A real highlight for me came while staying in Mount Cook; our room looked out on Aoraki, the country’s highest peak. It was there that I had one of the best runs ever. More to follow.

Run further or faster, just run.

Tom