So, the plans have changed......again.

Yeah, so we've done the Russell thing and we're going slightly grey from the boredom and randomness. I came to New Zealand for the awe inspiring scenery and extreme fun, not for the yawn inspiring wee local tourist towns. The weekend was very busy but from our side of the bar it wasn't exactly fun. We tried to make up for our lousy weekend shift by going out two nights ago, but unfortunately a lot of the boats had left and had apparently left the weirdo's after them. Another random night in Russell.
To my shock and dismay, New Zealand yachties do in fact JUST drink rum and coke. What are ye? women?....have a beer!!!! I think it's definitely an elitist thing though...ooh I drink rum, I'm a sailor, ooh. Also, they are actually animals. Smashing tables etc. I have a new found tolerance for the people who shop in my beloved Matthews. They're just rude. At least they know how to have a proper drink and not make a fricken show of themselves. That said the boats did look fantastic and I do hope to get out sailing soon.
Before we hit the road I do want to make the most of the good weather and beautiful scenery here, so the plan for our 2nd day off tomorrow is to pick up a disposable bbq and head to the stunning white sands of Long Beach about a 15 minute walk from here. As for tonight we're gonna live it up in Paihia, the life and soul of The Bay of Islands. We are gonna try something new though just to mix it up a little. We're gonna try out this thing called a "budget"??? I'm being unbelievably the opposite of tight...which would be loose I guess. I'm Eddie Hobb's wet dream. Sorry for the vulgarity but I think that sums up my fiduciary problems best. So penny pinching to the extreme from now on.
So that's about it for now. Hopefully when I check in again we'll be our way to get a car and do some proper exploring (getting very lost). I'll write again soon. I'm trying to upload some photos. There's not many, well not many relative to the amount of photos I have taken. I'm just going to put up enough for you all to get a taste of life out here. As you would imagine the main star of most of these pictures is my friend, Mr. Beer. Bye for now, Steph.x