worlds abound -- a short stories and fiction podcast

Another quick update on the whirlwind wind tour of New Zealand. We now have wheels; we rented a car in Auckland and took a hopelessly meandering path along some of the east coast of the north island, ending up in Rotorua. New Zealand is the best place for meandering travel; taking the direct route from point A to point B is often the most featureless, unless you're into straight freeway. Meandering affords a wonderful view of the sights, sounds and lifestyle of this beautiful country, and frequent photo opportunity stops.