*Winter in Queenstown*

Had the joy of revisiting Queenstown... didn't get to actually play in the snow, but it was definitely cold enough to snow!! Lisa and I had fun drinking hot chocolate by the fire and wasting time by the lake- it was cold, barren and gorgeous!

All-Blacks vs England!!

Well, last weekend was the big All-Blacks vs. Englad rugby game.. now I have really experienced a big piece of Kiwi culture!! It was alot of fun (even though it basically looked like a glorified game of hot potato..!) and I loved it! The place was sold out and the running commentary/heckeling around us by the hardcore fans made it complete. :)

The All-Blacks doing their famous pre-game Haka (Maori intimidation dance)

the packed stadium
Rugby in action- we had pretty good seats!
Sarah and Claire (girls from work)
Me, Lisa and Belinda. :)
Attempting to capture the infamous 'wave' where you throw bottles into the air along with your hands.. dangerous times..! ;)