Week 3, March 10, 2008

Finally got out for my first surf on the sixth, which was very refreshing. Just seeing the waves yesterday really showed the potential for what perfect waves can break here, though they were small, but reeling barrels with offshore winds. My birthday came and went, but it sure was fun. Trish took me out to a few local bars around the water, and then we met up with Stu for dinner at The Marina for some dank food, the best wine I have ever had so far (Laughing Magpie Shiraz) and a desert wine that tasted almost like apple juice, and of course more great beer. I had my first NZ "Crayfish", which look like kinda like lobster but are twice the size, taste way better, and don't have claws. I also ate mussels for the first time, which were great, and some scrumptious NZ icecream. I keep expierencing new foods every week so far, this week I ate a Nashi (pear/apple cross) and a passion fruit, both are really good. The number of kiwi beers has suprised me, though I have tried quite a few, there are still lots more left to try, and so far they all taste way better than any American beer. I really have no clue which is my favorite so far, because they all taste great. Going in to help out at the World Cafe for the first time tomorrow, so now its time to read The Holy Bible, and get some sleep.

March 1, 2008

After having lunch and chillinn out at the cafe today I went in for my second shift at the Wharf. The people seem to be quite nice and mellow, and the atmosphere is good. The free staff meals are definately a bonus, and it is good experience as well, as I still have a lot to learn working the bar, coffee machine, etc. The sky looked like heaven today as the sun started its descent towards the horizon and beyond. Just pausing for a moment to take it in brings such a great peace; just a reminder of how great God is and all the beauty He continues to bring forth every day. After work I found my way back to the cafe for a brewski with Uncle Stu and crew. My ears seem to have come into tune as I understood about 90% of everything he said tonight in all his stories about Uncle Jack and Barry. Stu is a real funny character. And now after some black beans n rice it is time to retire.