The kea is New Zealand’s feisty parrot. It is famous for being inquisitive, intelligent, bold. The kea is a very playful, curious, and brave bird. The world’s only alpine parrot, it is known as the 'Clown of the Alps' to South Islanders. They say this bird is actually incredibly smart, but can sometimes even be quite naughty.
Ladies and gentlemen, this is our home for the next 12 days. . .
. . . painted from bumper to bumper in keas.
I mean, what are the chance WE would get the keas? The van rented before us was painted with pigs all over it; the van after was a mural of purple dragons. Please join with me as I kick my head back to chuckle for a moment about this! Can we all agree our God cares deeply about the details of our lives AND has an uncanny sense of humor?
Our South Island adventure is in full swing and we have committed to do our very bestest to uphold the reputation of the kea. We’ve had a rainy start to our journey, making us bundle up early in this chariot of adventure and head to bed at 6:30 pm New Zealand time.
We are a couple of tired birds tonight!
