Rat BBQ

There wasn’t really any sleep to be had so I got up again. People were getting in after us and in even worse state so the dorm was full of noise. Noise ranging from packing bags to spewing into bags. Maybe I had 2 or 3 hours if I’m lucky, but today is a chill out day so I’m sure I’ll be fine.

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New Year Sunrise

Last night was meant to be a quieter one after recovering from the jungle. It also mostly occurred this morning so the days are starting to blur together. It was actually a far less intoxicating night, just because we spent most of it dancing like loons in the pool. This meant I felt pretty good this morning and ready for the big new years party.

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Kiwi Christmas

This family DO Christmas. And they do it properly. All the food, all the games, all the presents. I was not really feeling Christmassy all around the country. The are no dark days, huddles around the pubs fire with mulled wine, and the German Market don’t come this far out. Who worries about putting on factor 50 sunscreen at Christmas time?! But the quantity of lights, tinsel and food in that house brought it to life. Even in the middle of summer.

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