back next   Rural New Zealand: Again, a postcard photo gives you an idea of what much of the North Island looks (at least the areas we drove through). It was incredibly green and lush for the most part, though occassionally we'd stumble upon dry fields of something like pampas grass. There are truly no words to describe the beauty of New Zealand, the kindness of its people, and the feeling of peace which lifts your spirit from the moment you arrive in this country.