Balega socks review
![Balega is a Zulu word that means "move with speed." I'm happy to move with comfort, blister-free and in a spectacular array of colors.](https://blissfulhiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/IMG_2096-1-1024x1024.jpg)
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TA audio narrative: suddenly D-day
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After 36 hours of travel, I arrived in New Zealand and started hiking right away.
TA…and away she goes!
![It’s less 'seize the day' at this point then let it happen and be present while it does.](https://blissfulhiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0657.jpg)
In late October, I said goodbye and set off for the other side of the world.
TA video: ready or not…
![The Blissful Hiker packs her ultralight gear for New Zealand.](https://blissfulhiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/img_0636-1-1024x1024-2-1024x1024.jpg)
The Blissful Hiker Alison Young packs ultralight gear to ready to go to New Zealand.
TA audio narrative: no outcomes backpacking
![The great philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche wants us to be wanderers, “though not as a traveler to a final destination: for this destination does not exist.”](https://blissfulhiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0548-2.jpg)
If you arrive at a final destination, it’s a sign that you’ve set your sights too low.
TA audio narrative: Does orange make my butt look fat?
![When in doubt, make a fool of yourself.](https://blissfulhiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_0041-1024x1024.jpg)
It’s said that people fear public speaking – and looking ridiculous – more than death.
TA audio narrative: who is this “blissful hiker” you speak of?
![I love my work as a classical music radio host, but I wanted to see what a long distance thru-hike would do to my body, mind and spirit so asked for a leave.](https://blissfulhiker.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_2153-1024x1024.jpg)
I love being a DJ, but wanted to experience a thru-hike before it was too late.