When I went into the kitchen my host father Brett welcomed me with a breakfast of eggs, bacon and toast. After eating and discussing the plans for the day, we decided to go on a kayak adventure. We were not going to let the rain stop us. So we went into the garage and packed up the kayak skirts, weather gear and booties. We then loaded the car up with the two kayaks and set off.
The entire drive to the river, it rained. It rained and rained and rained some more. By the time we got there, we thought it was going to be a pretty wet kayaking session. Little did we know, as soon as we stepped out of the car, the sun emerged. A break within the storm!
We quickly put on our gear, launched the boats and set off into the small harbor. The sun was shining and we were off. We kayaked around through a fairly calm and fairly large river with many old abandoned boats on it. Birds were flying overhead carrying sticks to repair their nests and fish could be seen breaking the surface of the water. It was an amazing trip.
As soon as we finished paddling around the river and had the car packed up, it started again. It downpoured as we got onto the highway or "motorway" as the kiwi say. Besides for the perfect timing we used to go kayaking, the weather made for a shotty day.
Arriving home, Brett and I lounged in front of the tv for a bit. I had the luxury of skyping with Amanda as well! It was great!!
Brett's parents came over for dinner later today for dinner, where I ate heaps of food and wine. I quickly became "Fat and Happy." I was also introduced to the after dinner drink of Port Wine with a coffee. It was quite good!
All in all, besides for the crappy weather, today was fun. I got to go kayaking (which I am sure I'll be a bit sore in the morning), got to talk to my lovely girlfriend and had a wonderful dinner.
Successful day.
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