The Festive Season: Kiwi Style

So Christmas and New Year are over for another year and summer is in full swing over here in NZ! It's really busy and so Christmas and New Year passed while I spent most of the time working. Not too bad when you get paid time and half though.

On Christmas eve me and Rachel were approached t work Christmas day at $25 an hour (how could we say no) including a free Christmas dinner. It was a nice as everyone was in high spirits and the work wasn't too hard. Good job considering Rachel was severely hung over. We finished at 4pm and headed over to our friends house where we ate too much and watched movies (just like Christmas at home).

Between then and new year it was all go go go at work and the week passed in the blink of an eye. Before knew it, it was New Years eve. I worked at Swordfish club and at midnight went to watch the fire works with some adopted family. It was very beautiful and a lovely way to bring in the new year.

We're now in to January and work is still busy! No rest for the wicked!

Ciao For Now

Jess

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The Daily Grind

So it's peak season here and both Rachel and I are working a lot. Some dread their morning commute but I must say mine is the highlight of my day! I usually start work at 9.30 so get up at 8. I stop by El Café (they do the best Burritos IN THE WORLD!) for a cheeky coffee and begin my half hour journey. I get to along the beach which is beautiful..... check it out!

 

 

You can see Māori culture around the Bay of Island as I pass the Marae - Māori meeting house.

These are designed to look like the well know intimidating pose tut Maori warriors used. You might recognise it form the haka performed by the All Blacks.

 

My Second job is over in Russell which used to be called the Hell Hole of the Pacific as it was full of Brothels and Pubs. Now it is a quaint little town that appeals to a lot of tourists. I work at the Bay of Islands Swordfish Club which is 100 Years old this year and is the oldest fishing club in the country. To get there is have to take the ferry which is always a nice bit of down time.

 

That's how my days are at the moment! Not too bad :p hope England is nice and sunny for you too!

 

Ciao For Now

Jess

xxx