Life on the lake

*Gnome friend in front of the Waikato River*

*Paihia friends out on the town*

*Me and My germans out for Sandra's birthday*

*Huka Falls*

I am going on seven weeks here in Taupo now.

I now:

--have a job waitressing at Portofino Italian Restaurant and possibly another one in the wings.

--Am working for my accommodation (which is a bunk bed in a garage with 5 other people) at a hostel in town.

--am a member of the local pool and get to swim pretty often.

--am the proud owner of a light purple (with pink detail) bicycle.

--am a member of the Taupo Library.

A few weeks ago, the group I worked with in Paihia stayed a night at my hostel on their way down to Wellington. We had a fun night out and won a lot of free beer at the Pub's quiz night. Fun kids.

I miss having friends.

Well, I have a few friends here; the two french kids form work, A couple cohabitants of the garage, some lifeguards from the pool. But it is mostly just Madeline most of the time. Thought i am expecting some visitors her in the next couple of weeks. :)

In other news, I have decided on coming home before Christmas. Mid-December I think. So I am pretty exactly 6 months away from my return....which is still a pretty long time.

I am looking forward to being in the country as New Zealand hosts the Rugby World Cup in September and to experiencing a New Zealand spring.