Nelson

So no pictures this time. Today I spent the mroning walking around the Parnell section of Auckland, then I caught a flight to Nelson, near the top of the South Island. I spent a long time walking around Nelson center today, as I had a lot of errands to run. It was really nice with a lot of cool shops. I went to the supermarket for the first time since I've come here. I got lots of fresh veggies, canned tomatoes, and pasta and whipped up a quick sauce back at the hostel. I had missed simple, cooked food... it felt good. I also got cheerios and milk! Whoop whoop!

I'm staying at the Green Monkey - recommended by Amy Greenwood (thanks Amy!). Another BBH hostel and once again very nice, relaxed, and comfortable. Also, the guy who runs it bakes a fresh cake every day... nice perk.

I've lost my first things, though. I lost my towel. I left it in the town center in Paihia and only realized right as the bus was leaving. I picked up a new one today. More annoyingly, I lost the present I bought for Connor. I think it fell out of my bag on the Kiwi Bus. Sorry sweetie!

Tomorrow I'm doing a kayaking/hiking day trip to Abel Tasman national park, which is supposed to be gorgeous. I'll be kayaking through a seal colony, which should be cool, as they're supposed to be really friendly. If I'm really lucky maybe I'll see a blue penguin! So definitely pictures tomorrow!

The best thing about this hostel: FREE INTERNET!!!!!!!!!!! So nice.