In the final stretch!

Just a little over 6 days left before we fly nearly half-way around the world to our destination: New Zealand.  Although the winter in Hudson Valley has been less than winter-like, it will be fantastic to live in the austral summer for a few weeks!  I'm looking forward to hearing the dawn chorus of birds, as it is sorely missed here at this point (nothing against the Carolina Wren pair who are constantly calling!).