So last night Francis (my roommate) and I went out to play pool again. We headed down to Mulligan's where there was great live music. They played Four Non Blondes which reminded me a lot of home. So we were playing pool and these guys asked if we wanted to play doubles, so we did. James, Mark and Lione were from Auckland, but just heading back from the Wellington 7's tournament (big rugby tourny). So we played three games. Mark and I won the second, but only thanks to him. But during the games, there was cricket on tv. I finally had the rules explained to me and it makes so much more sense how a game can last multiple days. I still think it's kinda dumb, but I understand now. After pool we headed up to 'Holy Cow' for a bit of dancing. It was quite an experience, I mean at this place the norm is dancing on these huge almost picnic-like tables. And yes Jen, you will be proud to know that Francis, Lione and I danced on the tables (a once in a life-time experience). I met three girls from Grande Prairie which was funny. It turned out to be an awesome night, definitely unforgettable. When we got back to the hostel, Francis and I quietly went into our room, but apparently we scared one of the other girls in our room and she woke up screaming. Well, as Francis and I had had a little to drink, we thought this was hilarious. I
t was pretty funny, things calmed down and off to bed. Today I hiked up to Huka Falls which was brilliant. There is so much water flowing out of Lake Taupo, the dam is actually responsible for 15% of the North Islands electricity. Then I went to the hot springs on the way back, the one pool was actually too hot to spend any time in. When I stepped in, I got out real fast with bright red feet. Tonight I'm going to take it easy and then off to Wellington tomorrow. I'm probably going to come back here on my way around the North Island next month, there is a great hike I want to do called Tongariro crossing, up in the volcanoes. But off to Wellington tomorrow, then down to the south island. Cheers!
So last night Francis (my roommate) and I went out to play pool again. We headed down to Mulligan's where there was great live music. They played Four Non Blondes which reminded me a lot of home. So we were playing pool and these guys asked if we wanted to play doubles, so we did. James, Mark and Lione were from Auckland, but just heading back from the Wellington 7's tournament (big rugby tourny). So we played three games. Mark and I won the second, but only thanks to him. But during the games, there was cricket on tv. I finally had the rules explained to me and it makes so much more sense how a game can last multiple days. I still think it's kinda dumb, but I understand now. After pool we headed up to 'Holy Cow' for a bit of dancing. It was quite an experience, I mean at this place the norm is dancing on these huge almost picnic-like tables. And yes Jen, you will be proud to know that Francis, Lione and I danced on the tables (a once in a life-time experience). I met three girls from Grande Prairie which was funny. It turned out to be an awesome night, definitely unforgettable. When we got back to the hostel, Francis and I quietly went into our room, but apparently we scared one of the other girls in our room and she woke up screaming. Well, as Francis and I had had a little to drink, we thought this was hilarious. I
t was pretty funny, things calmed down and off to bed. Today I hiked up to Huka Falls which was brilliant. There is so much water flowing out of Lake Taupo, the dam is actually responsible for 15% of the North Islands electricity. Then I went to the hot springs on the way back, the one pool was actually too hot to spend any time in. When I stepped in, I got out real fast with bright red feet. Tonight I'm going to take it easy and then off to Wellington tomorrow. I'm probably going to come back here on my way around the North Island next month, there is a great hike I want to do called Tongariro crossing, up in the volcanoes. But off to Wellington tomorrow, then down to the south island. Cheers!
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