Sunday, October 7

Once were warriors

Looks like I got out of NZ just in time after this morning's All Blacks debacle. Have just spent the last 10 days in the North Island and talk about a country hyped by the World Cup. This way I can hold on to my view of Kiwis as super cheerful and friendly. I suspect visitors there today may get a whole different perspective.

Figured if Stuart is brave enough to put up a charming and flattering photo of himself enjoying the magic of a hot water bath on the beach, I can too. I soaked my way around all the hot water opportunities I could come across. People rave about the South Island but the Bay of Islands and Coromandel Peninsula in the North were pretty damed spectacular, so can't wait to return some time to see what the South is like.


Other highlights of my trip were being served petrol, as opposed to self serve, and eating fish and chips on the beach out of a package wrapped in newspaper. Oh yeah, and the conference Grant thinks I went to.......

5 comments:

Anonymous said...

I watched the All Blacks game at a friend's house warming party in Toulouse in the south of France. Speaking of people mad for the world cup...there were police all over the streets in preparation for the French win/loss, and when I dared utter "allez les noir" (go the blacks, as opposed to blues), I was the victim of an angry french "stacks on"...it's pretty dangerous/exciting being in France right now!

grant said...

Have you been away?

damian said...

Hey Annika, how handsome is that French Prop, Le Animale.

Anonymous said...

Only the most handsomest man around! That look is "in" right now. The more hair the better. French women (and men) go crazy for him!

Newcastle Roffs said...

How much fun was "the Hot Water Beach", Julia? and, you look fabulous!