Canyon Swinging Rocks!

I think everyone who has a chance should take the time to swing across a canyon. Although I think the high bungees are a little more of a rush, this one was fun since it is a 60m freefall followed by an arc back and forth across a canyon. You also get to choose how to jump; I went backwards which was a lot of fun and I already have lots of crazy upside down twisting ideas if I ever get another chance.
When I haven't been jumping off of things I have been working at the ecafe and doing the occasional temp job. I attended the fancy art opening last weekend, managed to not spill anything, and even served Peter Jackson (who I didn't even recognize). The weekend before I worked the BMW International Golf Tournament in Arrowtown, a historic mining town that reminds me a lot of a small New England town. I also took a day trip with a friend down to the southernmost tip of the mainland which was pretty barren but cool to be looking across the ocean at Antarctica (pic above). That's it for now, just keeping busy with work and planning more excursions, hope you are all doing well.

I Got a Job!

Actually, I got two jobs and a few interviews but I ended up taking an internet cafe job which is pretty low key (and I get free internet). Now that I am making money I can start planning all of my various activities such as the canyon swing which I am doing next week. I am trying to decide what type of jump I want to do, to help me out go to www.canyonswing.co.nz click on jump styles and tell me which one I should do (no wimpy suggestions please).
Tomorrow night I am working a cool function as event staff. It is an opening for a famous New Zealand artist and will be attended by guests such as Peter Jackson and heaps of media like Vanity Fair; should be an interesting experience (let's hope clumsy me doesn't spill anything on the black tie attire of the rich and famous).

Queenstown!

I made it! Queenstown is as beautiful as I remember. The first night I arrived I managed to find myself a flat looking out on the vista, I have the mountains and lake outside my bedroom window. While there is beauty on the outside, it is not quite pristine on the inside of the flat; I live with three Chilean boys and a Kiwi boy and the flat was not new or beautiful to begin with so it leaves a bit to be desired. Next week we have another boy and two girls moving in, bringing our total to eight which should be an adventure with one bathroom and a half fridge. Despite the state of the flat, it is nice to meet new people. All of my flatmates are nice and one night last week you could find a Scottish, English, Irish, Chech and Kiwi guy, two Chilleans, Chech girls and me all hanging out in the flat; makes it pretty interesting. I have spent my days exploring town and applying to jobs and am hoping to hear from somewhere soon (maybe I'll even be able to afford a single room). I have also taken in the sights by hiking up to the top of the gondola and walking around the gardens and lake in town. I'll keep you all posted on my job hunt, hopefully I'll have something good to write soon.