In May of 2009 my disillusion with the ways of the 'developed' world and the banality of the ins and outs of the urban crawl crescendoed and I decided to go on an adventure. But unlike so many New Zealanders who venture offshore without ever seeing their own truly awe-inspiringly majestic country, I headed towards the South Island. I went by myself with no real plan, took my camera, guitar and a degree of self-belief that I could search out some like-minded goodwill. What I found was a truly amazing, beautiful experience and life lessons which have shaped me as a human being more than any other happening in my life to this point. Through the following images I have tried tell my story and convey visually, the calmness of mind and clarity of thought I found as a result of all I experienced.