Nina walking along the trail
The water
Me and Candy
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Diamond Harbour
Sunday afternoon we decided to go on a little adventure, so Candice, Matt, Nina, Matt, and I went over to Diamond Harbour. On the other side of the hill from Sumner is a town called Lyttleton. We drove over there and then got on a little ferry which took us across the water to Diamond Harbour. We went for a little walk/hike (well it was a walk through the bush, pretty flat so call it what you'd like). It was a beautiful day and the water was an amazing colour! After our walk we had a little ice cream and then headed home. A perfect Sunday afternoon!
Nina walking along the trail
The water
Me and Candy
Nina walking along the trail
The water
Me and Candy
World Record Setters!
On Friday night we went down to Cathedral Square in the city to be part of a world record. The goal was to break the world record for the largest synchronized dance number. The record was previously set in Wellington and we had to have more than 2000 people to break it. 3000 people showed up to learn and perform the moves to none other than Bon Jovi's Shot Through the Heart. I pretty much think that had it been any other song that many people wouldn't have shown up (you all know my deep love for Bon Jovi! - that's why we showed up!). Anyways, it was a lot of fun and a free thing to do on a friday night! :)
Candice, Alicia (the daughter of one of the ladies Candy works with) and me, warming up and practicing our dance moves.
Even the superheroes came out to break the record!
The 80s costumes were unbelievable!!!
Candice, Alicia (the daughter of one of the ladies Candy works with) and me, warming up and practicing our dance moves.
Even the superheroes came out to break the record!
The 80s costumes were unbelievable!!!
A Place I call home...
This is where I now live...
The ocean view from our patio... it's about a 10-15 min walk (2 min drive)down to the village and ocean... Still great to walk out onto the patio to look at the ocean!
The view right across from our living room windows/deck - there's a walking trail halfway up the hill that goes along it that I have yet to explore... but I will!
Our living room and patio (taken from the front door)
Living room/kitchen
The ocean view from our patio... it's about a 10-15 min walk (2 min drive)down to the village and ocean... Still great to walk out onto the patio to look at the ocean!
The view right across from our living room windows/deck - there's a walking trail halfway up the hill that goes along it that I have yet to explore... but I will!
Our living room and patio (taken from the front door)
Living room/kitchen
Fish & Chips and Carnivals...
On Sunday (day after I arrived), after I slept in, we went for some good old fashioned New Zealand fish and chips and ate them where else but on the beach. As exciting as that is, it was really windy and pretty cold (not quite summer here yet!) so we didn't linger there too long. That and the seagulls were hovering (literally - HOVERING!!) over us - but only because some people were feeding them (DONT FEED THE WILDLIFE!!!!!).
Candice, Matt (behind us) and me on one of the dirty, dodgy rides. It was actually a lot of fun! Until we learned after that the carnival rides are owned by a white supremecy gang... things people should tell us BEFORE we spend $7 each!
The town/village of Sumner - where we live (up on that hill to the left)
The beach in Sumner
Notice the mountains in the background!!! :)
Candice, Matt (behind us) and me on one of the dirty, dodgy rides. It was actually a lot of fun! Until we learned after that the carnival rides are owned by a white supremecy gang... things people should tell us BEFORE we spend $7 each!
The town/village of Sumner - where we live (up on that hill to the left)
The beach in Sumner
Notice the mountains in the background!!! :)
In New Zealand!!
Well, after 20 hours of travel I am on New Zealand soil! The flight was long but good, and went fairly fast. I arrived in Auckland at 5am and Jodi picked me up to go back to her palce to sleep for a bit. We went out for a quick breakfast then went to her v-ball game and a rugby game (a true NZ experience of course) her friend was playing in. We went out for dinner and then said our goodbyes at the airport. I got into Christchurch at about 9:30pm, where Candice was waiting for me! Came to my new home and crashed!
Jodi and I
Jodi and Some
Having my first NZ beer!
Jodi and I
Jodi and Some
Having my first NZ beer!
Diamond Harbour
Sunday afternoon we decided to go on a little adventure, so Candice, Matt, Nina, Matt, and I went over to Diamond Harbour. On the other side of the hill from Sumner is a town called Lyttleton. We drove over there and then got on a little ferry which took us across the water to Diamond Harbour. We went for a little walk/hike (well it was a walk through the bush, pretty flat so call it what you'd like). It was a beautiful day and the water was an amazing colour! After our walk we had a little ice cream and then headed home. A perfect Sunday afternoon!
Nina walking along the trail
The ocean
Candice and I
Nina walking along the trail
The ocean
Candice and I
Friday, September 26, 2008
I made it up the Chief!!
The Monday before I left (on Thursday)Melissa dragged me up the Chief in Squamish. Okay, well it may have initially been a joint idea, but she was definitely in charge of the follow through! Anyways, we (I) made it up to the top with her encouragement (we're almost there!)and it was a BEAUTIFUL day and view!
The Chief - we only went to first summit (first bump on the right). Next year we'll be going to the second and eating cupcakes at the top (courtesy of Melissa)
The Chief - we only went to first summit (first bump on the right). Next year we'll be going to the second and eating cupcakes at the top (courtesy of Melissa)
Goodbyes
Obviously these are not all the people I had to say my sad goodbyes to (again), but the ones I got pictures of :) And good old Mt. Baker!
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