The article begins in first person, with the narrator describing the beginning of his experiences in New Zealand. It continues in first person throughout the whole essay, which tells of the author's adventures in full detail. The author went skiing, ate plenty of food, and drove up the picturesque mountains during his 72-hour visit to New Zealand. Drape also explained the purpose of his trip; to find out about professional skiers and snowboarders and why they migrate to the south island of New Zealand every summer. The jumps and stomach-churning half-pipes are the perfect attraction for anyone who enjoys skiing. The author spends two paragraphs explaining his own personal interest for the sport. Drape also writes about a hotel in which he gained more knowledge about the history of the sport and the country. The author closes the article by tying it to the introduction, and giving background information about his new acquaintance.
The very descriptive details provide sensory language, describing the temperature, tastes, sights, and smells. The author uses similes and varied language to help enrich his writing. Drape gives many details that draw in the reader's attention to the peaceful sights and friendly people. The conclusion and essay in general was very effective in that it explained the wonderful experiences that Drape had in New Zealand. The finishing paragraphs are tied to the introduction, which is a well-used and effective writer's technique. Drape gives the last touch to the perfect weekend article, about his time spent in the souther alps.
http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/12/travel/new-zealand-for-beginners.html?ref=travel
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