Emily's birthday

There were times when we thought it wouldn’t happen. A series of missed opportunities, cancellations and laziness. However, today after approximately five and a half weeks of travelling we finally got to have our first barbeque. It really is tough this travelling malarky ;).

Our fabulous host Emily was 27 today. Ouch, that is old. Having a December birthday means that when Em and Paul were in the UK she normally had her birthday in the cold months of Winter. However, today was going to be the first time she has ever celebrated her birthday with a BBQ. And New Zealands bad weather of late wasn’t going to stop that!!

Things kicked off at around 6pm. Paul was on man-duties and sorted out the meat, with other men soon coming out to check everything was in order. Being a bit of a girl, I stayed inside with the crisps and out of the cold. You see I’m not stupid!! As the party kicked in and Emily and Paul’s friends started to arrive, we soon realised that they have been really missing home. Since coming to New Zealand Em and Paul have made a special effort to become friends with all the Brits that have moved across here. I only met a couple of Kiwi’s all night!! There was a cool relaxed atmosphere all night and everyone was really nice.


One today!!

By around 10pm (lights out time in New Zealand!!) everyone had gone home, bellies full and slightly intoxicated. A good night had by all and hopefully the first of many BBQ‘s for us.