So, I sold my house last week, and this morning my co-workers found out that I'm quitting, so I think I'm pretty well committed to going around the world now!
Also talked to Liz, a friend who's lived in New Zealand for the past seven years, she doesn't seem to think that climbing Mt. Cook down there is a good idea, as she kept using phrases like "guaranteed to die"... So, maybe I'll just limit myself to taking a picture of Mt. Cook!