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The Land of the Kiwis

Hey folks,

Well I just got back from a week and a half vacation to New Zealand.  It was awesome, that country is amazing.  I didn’t get to snowboard or skate while I was there, but I did get to bungee jump and go zorbing.  Those of you who don’t know what zorbing is, its where they stick you in this big plastic ball type thing and roll you down a hill…needless to say it blew my mind.

Also while i was there I got to go to some skate shops.  Let me tell you, I was grateful to live in America when I saw the prices of their skateboards and snowboards.  A Zoo York deck, not even a pro model, was around $85.  A Forum snowboard with crappy bindings, was $1,000.  A Nixon t-shirt was $60.  So, I just felt bad for all the kids our there who can’t do those things because it’s too damn expensive!

But, other than that it was amazing.  The native culture was awesome, they cooked us a full meal that had been cooked in a local hot spring.  We went caving in the middle of nowhere and saw glow worms.  We took a ride on a jet boat that went 60 mph while doing a 360 about 30 feet from a waterfall.  But, I am also glad to be back to normal life.  Surfing, skating and relaxing on the beach.  Especially glad that the 12 hour flight is over with!  It took me a while to get over that, especially with roomates who play karaoke at every single chance that they get, I’m not bitter or anything…

Well, thats about all I have to say.  Can’t believe the summer and the internship is almost over!  I don’t want to leave.

Peace

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