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Finish the Sentence: New Zealand

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Thing is, many people confuse New Zealand as a province of Australia, or a backwards cousin. The truth is anything but - here is a country that has blended its indigenous culture with its colonial past to create something distinct, surrounded by some of the best natural beauty on the planet. Here are the travellers and locals I met during my two outrageous weeks in the country, forever known as the Great Big Gonzo Blowout, and later returns to the Land of the Long White Cloud. Sweet as, bro



Dervla (IRL)
I am inspired by: My dad
I regret: Not making the most of my summers in university
Today I am grateful for: Friends

Rosie (ENG)
I am inspired by: My parents
I regret: Not getting along with my dad as well as I get along with my mom
Today I am grateful for: Life

Sam (IRL)
I am inspired by: People who work hard to make the best of their talents
I regret: Finding Viagra in my father's washbag
Today I am grateful for: Being given all my opportunities


Gary (IRL)
I am inspired by: Self motivated people
I regret: Not shagging Manchester Girl
Today I am grateful for: My lifestyle

Eleanor (ENG)
I am inspired by: Other people
I regret: Caring too much
Today I am grateful for: Surprises

Katie (ENG)
I am inspired by: Aboriginal art
I regret: Not trying hard enough
Today I am grateful for: Being loved


Amy (ENG)
I am inspired by: People who work hard and play hard
I regret: Working too hard
Today I am grateful for: How lucky I am

Rick (Chief) (CA)
I am inspired by: Humanity
I regret: Decisions based on emotion
Today I am grateful for: Humanity

Dana (CA)
I am inspired by: The whole universe
I regret: Not jumping from 15000 feet
Today I am grateful for: Staying alive


Ursula (IRL)
I am inspired by: Nature
I regret: Having worried too much
Today I am grateful for: The sun

Paul
I am inspired by: Myself
I regret: Not following through on all the things I should have
Today I am grateful for: Good weather

Edd
I am inspired by: Nature, and my wife
I regret: Not starting cycling sooner
Today I am grateful for: Life


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