WARNING: due to extreme tiredness, this is a boring post...

Well, in case you were wondering where we are.... we're still in Wellington.  Sorry it's been a while since we've posted, but nothing terribly noteworthy has happened - just moving, hanging out, volunteering, etc.

We now live with a fellow named Tom, who has been kind enough to let us live in his flat for free - Thank you Jesus!!!  We've cooked and cleaned for him in exchange for staying, so it's working out quite well for all of us.  Also, Sadie's friend from Auckland came to visit for five days last weekend, so that was a fun treat.  As usual, we'll let the pictures do most of the story telling...

 Sadie and I took advantage of "Free for Locals" weekend at Zealandia.

(a protected plot of land that is slowly being turned back into an indigenous plant and animal sanctuary)

We took our sleeping bags to a live rugby match.

The locals laughed, but we were warm!  Plus, Wellington won!

This is Cuba Street, where we spend a majority of our money and time

We jumped at the opportunity to break the law when we went dumpster diving with Zac and Sam!

It was rad and we got HEAPS of food.

(the Gang: Zac, Sadie, Sam, and Emily)

Sadie was totally gutted when she ran out of mascara and found the "cheap" stuff here costs $25

Sweet old building downtown

Eating Kebabs with Larryn and Zac at Abrakebabra, the best in town

Emily totally got pooped on by a bird....

Sadie almost pooped her pants as a result

We took a day trip up the coast and discovered that they pull boats with tractors here!

Possibly the coolest thing ever!

Emily and Sadie degraded to beating each other with sticks.

Emily's stick is definitely bigger though....

Sadie and Larryn show their better sides

(though Larryn's is far broader, I mean better)

!!!

We spent a wonderful day playing nerf ball on the beach with Larryn's friend

(Josh, Emily, Sadie, and Larryn)

The lovebirds deep in discussion

(Larryn let Sadie wear his jacket though, which was pretty cute)

Sadie has her head in the clouds with Larryn around

Man, love is so tiring sometimes

We went to the local Diwali festival (a Hindu festival of lights)

The dancing and food were awesome!!

Wellington at night

Dumpster diving contributed the tomatoes, peppers, and herbs to our quiche.

The banana crew

(this is our flat mate Tom)

Our Honey Weet-bix jumped in this photo too...

L&P, a Kiwi classic

Apparently museums bring out our inner ballerinas.... 

Modern Maori art is super sweet!

Emily and her twin:  No comment

Tom was a sweetheart and let Sadie borrow his jacket... it was a big hit

We also went to a "Kiwi Comedy"

which turned out to be pretty depressing, unfortunately

We helped out for a kids party at church yesterday...

let's just say that 50+ kids in a confined space with lots of sugar is quite the experience

We were totally the favorites at the party as the "Lollie Ladies"

After spending a month in Wellington, we've decided it is finally time to shove off for the south island sometime this week.  Sadie's brother Hamish should be arriving sometime in early December for an adventurous three weeks on the south island.  Until he arrives, however, we have no concrete plans and will be flying by the seat of our pants... hopefully they will not wear out like the last pair (we both wore through our jeans walking around Wellington and had to buy new ones).

We'll be sure to keep you up to date as we figure out our plans.

Much love,

Emily and Sadie

PS We like comments (hint, hint, nudge, nudge)