Yesterday we went to One tree hill. Many of you may know the TV show, the title being a reference to a monument here in New Zealand. Up until yesterday it had always been cold and cloudy and gloomy. It was a bit depressing considering I had always pictured New Zealand being big, green, and full of sheep. But finally, yesterday, my mental picture was fulfilled.
YEAH!!!! SHEEEP!!!!! Look at that little guy go!!!! It is calving season so there were tons of little lambs running around!! But their moms are protective and when you get too close they say "BAH" But not you're friendly babe-pig-in-the-big-city "BAH", no its the BAAAHH That says "Listen you silly tourist (because only a tourist thinks sheep are interesting), one more step and we'll be eating you for Easter!!"
Our group is bonding real quick. This week was just sharing life stories and letting each other know more about ourselves. Some stories we more happy, and some were filled with lots of pain and hurt, but everyone was vulnerable which makes for a really good, safe environment. I'm excited to see how the weeks progress at this rate.
Well, not much more exciting than that, except last night was night of culture, where everyone brought something from their own countries. There was scones, kim-chi, empanadas, German cake, slide shows, and Milo (an Aussie crummy chocolaty energy drink), and of course apple pie from us Americans (which is funny since apple pie really started before America existed).
So yep. Its Friday so we're gonna go find something fun to do.
Love you all !!!
6 comments:
So glad you're getting to see some of the country...keep sharing your pix with us! (And your commentaries... they're great!)
this makes me happy. miss you bro, hope every minute is worth it.
ps. dude. you want a scone or what
yaaayyy!!!! kimchi! love that stuff! did you try it? hahaha.
im glad you're having a great time so far. miss you lots, dude.
I was thinking the other day
and I thought this:
while Danny is in New Zealand
he should do good things
and a some fun things.
There it is
that's what I thought
take it for what it's worth
it may prove epiphanal
Good post.
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