Last winter I made a trip that marked me deeply. A slow journey, meditated, suffered and exciting. After 9 months in Australia i flew to Auckland, New Zealand, I bought a mountain bike, two bags, a tent and started to explore the two main islands of the country. After two and a half months i reached Christchurch changed. Not just physically (I think I lost 7-8kg) but especially mentally. The trip took me to live in contact with nature, to remain for most of the time alone with myself. I faced difficult weather conditions, challenging roads, I slept on the roadside and in the middle of the forest. I enjoyed a spectacular sunrise on Fox glacier at Christmas and a breathtaking sunset on Mount Cook. I visited tourist attractions such as Wai-o-Tapu where people are stacked to enter, but i also remained alone waiting twilight on Curio bay while yellow-eyed penguins were back from a day of fishing on the high seas.

I decided to collect everythink in a book (e-book?) trying to share emotions and trying to guide those who will follow me through this country. For the moment I have only completed the story of the path followed on the North island and then the book is just a half-book. I do not know when and if i will ever conclude the story of the South but for now you can download the first part. The PDF file is absolutely free, A5, printable duplex. I ask you only to leave a feedback (comment on this article) showing your opinions and criticism.

I'm sorry but this book is only in Italian. I didn't translate it for the moment and i don't think i will translate it anytime. If you speak italian you can download the book here, and if you are so keen about it, i'll be happy if you want to translate it in english or any other language!

Following you can find the first book's pages (in italian).

Thank you.