Jet lag

my back yard


Erikka, me, and Steph, Day 1



this is where I sleep



The 13 hour flight was actually quite enjoyable! For dinner I had some Quiche, salad, and a blueberry pastry. During dinner, we had the most turbulence I've ever experienced! EVER! I had one hand on my cup of soda and one hand on the can of soda. The violent shaking almost knocked my tray of food right off, but with a quick move, I swapped so that I had one drink on either side of my tray, squeezing tight in order to saved my dinner! Then I watched little Miss Sun Shine, and fell asleep. I was awoken around 4am New Zealand time to a decent air plane breakfast. I made it successfully through customs and met the Eco-Quest staff!


From the moment we got off the plane we never stopped! After arriving in Auckland, we drove an hour an a half to Eco-Quest and along the way stopped at a beautiful turn off to take a break and stretch. Erikka, Steph and I were chased by angry Oyster Catchers! They are all black with a long red beak with red eyes and are only the size of a seagull but are quite intimidating!!

Once we got to Eco-Quest they feed us amazing food! there was cereal, toast, eggs, and fruit! Then we got our room assignments, and unpacked. I am living in a 2 person hut/cabin with the ocean right in my back yard, its beautiful!!! Then we had a long and slightly grueling orientation and the best vegetarian chili I've ever had for lunch. Next, we all filled up the vans to explore the rest of the area! There is a beautiful place to hike/run right down the road. To close the day we enjoyed some delicious hokey pokey ice cream, which is apparently New Zealander's favorite! its super sweet made with honey!

Today feels like 3 days crammed into one, but it's amazing and I'm enjoying every second!