Last night I went to the hostel bar with one of my dorm mates, where I saw a guy on a 15 foot unicycle juggle. Then my mate won a rock paper scissors championship (I got like 6th place) and got free drinks, which he spent on me, so I got a lot of free drinks last night. He also offered to buy my dinner, but I politely declined.
The bus left at 8 this morning, so I got up and ready to go at like 7:30, but I didn't sleep well last night, so it feels like I've been up for days. Which I kind of have been. The bus ride went well. The bus driver tells stories and gives lots of info, and drives to lots of fun areas. I saw a bunch of newborn lambs, which have to be the cutest thing you could imagine!
There are horrible storms in the area (don't worry, i'm safe!) and lots of roads are washed out or have been hit by landslides, so hopefully this doesn't cause any problems for me.
I am in a little town called Kaikoura, which usually has great seal, dolphin, and whale watching, and sea kayaking amoung them, but since the weather is horrendous, I only got to see a few seals and nothing else. Just more of a reason to come back during the summer months!
Anyways, I just enjoyed a big hunk of fresh fish and chips, which really hit the spot after walking in the torrential rain for a half hour. Fresh fish is now my favorite thing I could ever imagine.
I realized I lost a pair of pants (my comfy yoga ones) so I'm kinda disappointed, but that's okay, because I can always buy more!
I came to the conclusion on the bus today that I need to do something more influential with my life (yeah, I've been saying that for almost forever, but I really mean it). I am pretty sure I am going to try to go to somewhere in Africa or India. We'll see where life takes me...
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Dearest Amy- I sure hope your away from the landslides. Are you in Wellington now??? May you realize that you can do something influential with your life right here in the united states. the sun is shining in north dakota and it remains quite warm. hope you continue to have a great experience and hope to see you soon. love forever, mom
I hope you don't mind that I am living an adventurous life through you and your blog. I have been reading it for a few days now and I am so happy that you finally got there. Enjoy your time in Wellington and I can't wait to hear more!
Megan Wold
Amy- I am also following your adventure. It makes me want to go out somewhere new and have the time of my life!! I am glad you are doing great and meeting people because i think that would be so hard to do for me!! Well good luck on your travels!!
PS- Megan your not the only one!! LOL
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