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NZ rates as one of the hottest tourist destinations
Independent
travelers from across the globe have rated New Zealand as one of
the best places they've been and one of the most desired places
to go next.
The survey,
conducted online at www.lonelyplanet.com
What
I ask all of you: this is an experience very few of you
have had If you have any expectation on how and where this journey
will take you can be disappointed.
But if you sit
back and know this is a journey that’s meant to be.
This is all
about heart stuff. All the ceremonies and rituals you will be exposed
to are real, respect and enjoy.
Most of our
sleeping arrangements will be under the following categories:
Marae
style: traditional meeting house sleeping on mattress on
the floor dormitory style.
Units of six
people per unit, or twelve per unit. All other beds will be single.
All double beds
will be allocated to couples.
Kiaora
all Participants of the Hikoi Wairua, your check list
Thank you all
for choosing to invest in your self in such a nice way.
I’m sure
it wasn’t an easy decision for some of you. Often we are called
down under.
We are so far
away from you all. My family and extended family are looking forward
to meeting you and sharing our home with you.
What
we need to know prior to your arrival...
Participants
who are vegetarian, please email me so we can plan
for you.
Special
needs: if you have any disabilities that are likely to
handicap you in any way, please email me, so we can provide for
you if we can.
Partners:
couples please let me know if you identify as in a relationship.
This will certainly help us when we allocate the rooms.
What you need to bring with you...
The organisers
will not be supplying any of the items listed below:
1. Sleeping bag
2.
A sheet for your bag should you use them.
3.
Towels
4. Cleansing
creams or soaps, gells
5.
Sunscreen uv25+ or 30
6.
Insect repellent
7.
Coat for rain
8.
Strong boots or shoes
9. Clothes
that is easy to wash
10.
Dress or something to wear on a marae
11.
Remember we have strong sun that can burn and u/v rays
12.
Swimsuit and Sun Hat
13.
A small First Aid Kit
14.
Something warm if it gets cold at night. Keep your luggage weight
to a minimum if you can. I look forward to seeing you.
15.
Please look on this website www.wai-shaman.com/Hikoi/
for updates, they will be put on almost daily in English and German.
16.
There are just too many participants to contact every individual.
17.
You may need to bring medication, or homeopathic remedies
for help with headaches or general tummy upsets, and I find wipes
very good to use as cleansers.
18.
Hair dryers or electrical equipment: check that they fit
into NZ electrical plugs.
Look forward
to seeing you
Arohanui
Wai
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