so Waitangi day is no big deal at home...well over here it is the mother of excuses to get completely smashed...one of the bars in town is owned by a New Zealander so we were treated to a few of the home comforts....fish and chips wrapped in newspaper and steinlagers....and best of all lots of New Zealand music...
at one point though i looked around and realized that on 'NZ day' i was actually sitting at a table surrounded by australians...you cant get away from the buggers ;)
It was such a good night however i payed a great price for it yesterday...super-hungover at altitude really kicks you when your down...that and i had been singing too much all night that i have sort of lost my voice a little...but it was totally worth it
Also in celebration i have splurged and bought some new boots and bindings...my first day out on them today and i am in LOVE...i think this means that there is a season two on the horizon :)