Updates!

Since our outrageous roadtrip, things have been pretty mellow.  Getting back into the swing of school, homework, and terrible cafeteria food was pretty tough.  Not only did our trip leave us with lots of memories, it left us ... broke!  So, I've been blogging for Waikato and they pay me $12.50 for each blog I do, but since I'm not legally allowed to "work" while I'm here in NZ, they give me gift certificates for Pak n Save (a grocery store.)  Desperate times call for desperate measures, I guess! lol.
For our Maori class, we got to visit the school's marae and take part in a welcoming ceremony.  That was pretty interesting and definitely a good experience.  We also learned about many different Maori musical instruments and got to learn how to use the poi, stick game, and a few other instruments.  We also learned a haka.  Logan is taking a kapa haka class and they have a performance on October 13th.  I'll be sure to record it!

Here's some "kiwiana" for you...

• togs= bathing suit
• jandals= slippers
• torch= flashlight
• fish n chips are the staple food. (we have them EVERY Friday for dinner.)
• hokey pokey is the best ice cream/candy I've ever tasted. 
• rugby=life
• "sweet as bro" = "awesome!"
• beer, beer, beer
• cookies here are amazing!