Whoops! Sort of forgot I had a blog to keep up...I spose I should write something!
So, it's been a little over a month since I left America, and I have been sick for most of it! Woot! I've had a cold, which turned into the flu and then tonsillitis, and also conjunctivitis. I thought I was at 100% earlier, but Monday morning came and nope. Back to not being able to breathe and it hurts to talk. YAY. Good ole New Zealand germs. It's okay, it hasn't kept me from having a good time too much.
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| layla and her lego tower |
I've taken a few walks by this lovely lake--Lake Karapiro
Went to Auckland Zoo, which was awesome. I love zoos! Yes, they did have their native bird, The Kiwi, but it was too dark in its' habitat that I couldn't get any pictures. (just google it)
Some au pairs get together weekly for a dessert night at this cafe called Iguana in Hamilton. It has 6$ desserts and cocktails, which may seem expensive as, but it's actually quite cheap for NZ.
The girls and I experimented and made our own pink play doh! So fun, and so soft--much better than store bought, in my opinion :)
At playgroup every Friday, we have fun getting to know some other kids, and this past week we had face painting! (Guess who painted my face--she gave me a lovely green beard).
Surprise day trips to the beach are amazing! A group of girls decided to head to Raglan for this past Saturday afternoon to see the sunset, but unfortunately it was too cloudy to see anything, but it was still really beautiful.
And to finish the weekend, Sunday morning, a group of au pairs went to Wairere Falls and hiked up a waterfall! It was a strenuous hike that took about two hours to get to the top (and numerous stairs, ew), but the view was so worth it.
A chaco pic from the North Cackalacky girls.
The top of the falls, looking over NZ
Feet picture, because, why not.
So, my trip so far has been pretty eventful, whether it be me being sick, or actually having an adventure, it's been pretty amazing so far and I know the rest will be as awesome or even better. I've really bonded with the girls, I love them to pieces. After a long day, it's so nice to hear "Elizabeth, can I have a cuddle?". These girls are so snuggly and loving. We've had so much fun together so far!
The next few weekends should be fun as well as packed! My birthday is next weekend, (well, Monday) and I'm going to Hobbiton!! (oh my lanta I can't wait). Then I'm going on a conference with my host mum, which sounds amazing, the weekend after that I'm bungy jumping off the Auckland Harbour Bridge, (yikes. terrified, but so excited) and then hopefully in October I'll be headed off across the ditch to Aussie!
Until next time! Deuces y'all.
