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The past week in Mimiwhangata was a perfect introduction to New Zealand. It was filled with excitement, hard work, and also some much needed relaxation. Our group spent the morning uprooting weeds, taking down old fences, fixing up houses, etc. After work (and sometimes before) we could explore the pristine beaches, rocky cliffs, and windy hills that make up Mimiwhangata. I personally found excitement in a few surprise kayak surfing sessions, but found that the most mem… Read more

It was a rough and early start to the day at 5:15am in Auckland. We began our journey to the Waitomo caves in the dark, and everyone but Josh slept for the first leg of the journey. Once we had arrived, we split into three groups and descended into the rocky Ruakura caves. Equipped with spelunking gear consisting of a harness, a jumpsuit, a helmet, and a lamp, we began a five hour journey into another dimension. We saw glow worms, heard an underground river, crawled thro… Read more

Day 1: Arrival in Auckland We met our soon-to-be besties, and the journey began… Day 2: Amazing (g)Race (how sweet the sound) Off to the races as we gallivanted around Auckland and explored all of its hidden treasures. We performed on the streets for money, learned a new handshake, and talked to heaps of strangers. Later that night, the majority of the group attended a roller derby match. The halftime show dropped our jaws as a burlesque performer did her thang. Day … Read more