Yep so I've basically given up writing here, as I'm sure you've guessed. To be honest I'm focusing more on living and enjoying my last month-and-a-week here instead of worrying about blogging about it... which sounds reasonable to me! Anyway since I last wrote we have gone to the west coast as well as Wellington last weekend. On the coast we went to an abandoned coal mine for an incredible tour, and I had my first stay in a hostel on the beach (I can totally see myself traveling around in hostels with my friends!). We went down the Truman Track to what I have to say is the most incredible beach I have ever been to, and drove down to the "Pancake Rocks" which were interesting as well. The coast could very well be the most beautiful place I have ever been, I have to say. It was breathtaking - I can't even describe it! Last weekend we went up to Wellington for 2 nights and one day, which was awesome as well! We caught a late ferry, which was 3 hours crossing Cook Strait in the dark. And let me tell you, you can actually feel those waves. But all good, didn't get too sick, and it was actually very fun. We checked into our motel-apartment unit right downtown, and then the next morning got up bright and early and walked down to the shops. Basically we shopped all morning in awesome vintage shops etc. We went to the most AMAZING kebab place for lunch - it was SO yummy! And they gave us free chips to go with it - I had a lamb kebab and if I could eat that every day I would. In the afternoon we went to Te Papa, which was very fun and interesting, and then went to Alicja's cousin's house for a delicious curry dinner. The next morning we were up at 6:30 to catch an early 8 AM ferry, but we got to see the sunrise. We were on a really nice ferry, and they play movies while you cross (it was National Treasure 2). I went outside and saw a little seal playing in the surf, and later we all saw a HUGE pod of dolphins! It was incredible. I kept thinking of the last day I saw my mom - we were on the beach in the morning and saw a dolphin in the waves, and mom said it was good luck. It was beautiful. So yes it was a wonderful trip overall, and I'm very thankful I got to experience all of that.
This weekend is my AFS camp, which should be fun - it marks one month until I leave (this Friday). That's a bit of a damper on the weekend, but I'm excited to see everyone again. The week after that is international week at school, so I get to do a presentation on the U.S. and my life in MT for anyone who wants to listen. This thursday is NCEA day so no school for me! I keep trying to remember to send postcards to everyone, and I feel bad that I haven't yet, but I will try to get on that soon before I end up running out of time!
That's all for now! Probably won't get around to posting for another month... But oh well, at least I'm enjoying life, right??
