Currently it is 8:45 pm ish on Tuesday night. Which puts the inauguration to take place at 6:00 am my time tomorrow (Wednesday) morning. Yes, I'll be watching it. How? In a home where the family is on vacation to Mahia and the neighbor boys are house sitting. How? you might ask again. Simple, just talk to the people to cross paths with.
These people we met on the beach near Mahia (near Hawke Bay off the peninsula). After swimming we walked up to these people to see what they were doing. Turns out they were fishing with some high tech gear and are on vacation for a week or two. After a little persuasive speaking, a little rhetoric (thanks Ron Pyle), and a touch of psychology the women, Belinda, offered for us to stay at there home while they were away. Maybe I did learn somethings while in school.
Fishing...these people's method was interesting but to say the least, I got to handle a little shark (about .5 meters long) and wade out into the ocean with it. Even though the thing was relatively small and would only take off most of my hand if it wished, all I could hear in my head the theme music to Jaws.
After spending some time swimming and baking under the sun, we took a quick drive to the other side of the peninsula for some more swimming...with a dolphin. Yes, that's right. With a dolphin. Sorry Amanda but I had to.
I treaded water in this cove for about 30 minutes while watching this dolphin swim around and then finally it came over to me. As it swam by I laid my hand on its side. Their skin feels great. Then later after eating some food, I went back out to the water and had the thing swim under me, grabbed its top fin and when for a two second swim/drag with the thing. Look up Moko, the dolphin on you tube and watch what it did with a whale.
Backing up...this is my second homestay. The first happened in Herbertsville. You'll have to ask in person if you want more of the story, but here's a snippet. I had a nice homestay with the Palmerston North Area Police Commander. He even fed me dinner and breakfast. Yes, there's more to the story, but you must ask to learn more. To say the least, I would go back in heartbeat.
I have a tan. Cheers!
Dan
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Good Morning Dan. (2nd time trying to post this a.m.) I am sitting here watching the inauguration stuff at 6 a.m. and wondering if you would be seeing some of it. You are; I am glad. I was thinking of Collin being there with other Whitworth people and had you and Nate on my mind. Sounds like you continue to amaze yourself with experiences, etc. You go, buddy. Baby sharks, dolphins, etc. Cool! Can't wait to hear your stories. You can tell me AFTER you do them, right?! Continue to have fun, be safe, and don't be too stupid. (For those who don't know me, this is my parting love line when my kids are off to some adventure.) I love you son. Love, MOM
ReplyDeleteDaniel- Hello sir! I had to sign up so I could call myself a follower of your epic trek to NZ. Sounds like your having some very good times. You must have got into trouble, getting involved with a police commander, hmm. Anyhow, cant wait to hear from ya sometime when you get back. You will probably be broke but thats part of the fun hehe.
ReplyDeleteDolphins...don't they feel so cool! Ahh, I love hearing about your adventures, and home stays, it makes me miss traveling the country on my own...perhaps I should take a few months off now and again and get out to adventure some...glad you are having so much fun, and yes, DO tell about the police! ;)
ReplyDeleteHey Loser - I'm back at work now and your not at GSI.
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