I spent a couple of more days with Kristo in Christchurch. We had a great time. I was mainly working on my blog during the day when Kristo was at work. In the afternoon we would go on little walks along the coastline, have fish and chips or just enjoy a movie. A little recreation after all that traveling.
When I finally had to leave to continue my journey I got a very special goodbye present: a greenstone.They are considered holy and powerful by the Maori (who call it Pounamu) because of its strength (used as weapons) and beauty (it is a kind of jade).
There are many legends about the many types of Pounamu found across New Zealand and it became one of the symbols of the country. You are not supposed to buy a greenstone for yourself. It must be given to you as a present and it should be blessed as well, since it contains its own mana (spiritual life force). My pendent is a combination of Toki, a weapon that stands for strength and power, as well as Koru, the new shoots of the silver fern that symbolize new life/start, personal growth and peace.
Thank you so much Kristo. I will never forget that great time in Christchurch!
01-04 May 2016
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