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peggysue2

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23. My son and girlfriend have been hiking in New Zealand for the last 4 months

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Mon May 11, 2026, 11:57 AM

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They were originally hesitant to tell people on the trail or the locals they were American. But they said everyone they've met has been amazingly friendly and sympathetic, even saddened about what's happening here, as well as hugely supportive of American resistance to Trump's ugly, destructive Administration.

It was heartening to hear. Gives me hope for the future once we clean out the barn.

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