My New Zealand Jobs

Queenstown, Part 2

Back to Queenstown, a place fit for the Queen of England, or so early explorers thought. One first task upon my return was to acquire a frisbee golf disc and get a course map. The local disc selection was very disappointing. What they offered was a cheap imation that doesn’t fly the same as a real disc golf disc. However, it says New Zealand on it, and I vaunted off to Queenstown Gardens. After awhile, I found the first tee, and then the first tree. You see, this course uses a mixture of trees, wood poles, and basket poles for holes. It’s the most hodge podge course I have ever seen, and after searching nearly in vain for tees and holes (even with a map), I just went to the basket poles and shot there. Hey, it felt good to just play. Then it got cold though, so I went back the hostel with my souvenir. After getting settled with my room, I went back to town and took photos, and took some throughout the day. Also finished my souvenir shopping. It’s been a challenge to buy gifts, as I keep thinking of more people to buy for, but I’m done now, I think. Without question, Queenstown is the place to buy souvenirs, as they have the best prices and selection I have seen.

Decided to have a cultural experience, and went, well, to McCafe. What is McCafe you say? It’s McDonald’s attempt to make real lattes and cappacinos, and tap into the coffee market. Prices were reasonable, atmosphere was so-so, coffee was average. It didn’t taste bad, but I don’t plan on going back. Finished the night by hanging out with a few people at a local bar, then chatting back at the hostel. I planned on doing a hike or possibly an adrenaline activity the next day. The next day arrived, and upon walking out the door, those thoughts were quickly vanquished. IT WAS COLD! The coldest weather I’ve experienced here, actually. It actually got warmer as the day progressed. Chatted awhile with a new Australian friend and bought a delicious Pizza Hut pizza for dinner. Wow, that hit the hollowed spot. If you can believe it then, I went to the adventure capital of the world and didn’t venture. That’s OK. My eyes are opened to the possibilities now, and at some point some of these are on my list. I have had many great once-in-a-lifetime experiences here, and am quite happy with many of the photos I’m taking with me. Tomorrow morning I leave here, but I may just be back.