Sheep!!!

In Rotorua we saw a sheep shopw where they showed us how the shear a sheep and all that stuff. Was pretty cool.

They also had very cude dogs and lambs.

Kauri Forest

Kauri trees are native to New Zealand and can get really old and really tall. This is the tallest tree in New Zealand. It goes on and on above where the picture ends.

Hundertwasser in New Zealand

As we drove over land we had to stop from time to time in some small unknown place for things essential for survival ( food, drinks, toilet break etc. ). So one time we stopped in this vilagge announcing the world's most famous toilet. Since we really needed one we stopped. Turned out that the artist Hundertwasser designed them especially for that town, called Kawakawa by the way. Quite interesting and unexpected to find something like that in the middle of nowhere.

Up North to the Far North

We went up to Cape Reinga, the most norhtern point New Zealands. Its beautiful up there with the light house and wide beaches. We were told the one picture below with all the water is the spot where the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean meet. They are crashing into each other or something like that. Wel maybe they are or maybe there are not and there are just rocks beneath the surface. Who knows. But it was awesome up there. And made me think of home because it was the "closest" you can get to Europe in New Zealand and the Austrian Kleinwalsertal sign on the pole. Have to say I will be home in nearly two months. That's scary. Time went by so quickly.

Waitangi and the Bay of Island

The Bay of Island is one of the most beautyful spots in New Zealand and we had fantastic weather. We went to Waitangi where the Treaty of Waitangi was signed but I'm not gonna tell you about that, just google it. The Treaty was signed where now the flag pole is. Visited a really cool Maori Meeting House and a Maori Canoe. Later the same day we went out of the harbour in a small boat because we had the opportunity to "swim with dolphines". That's what they told us. So we went out and after looking for a while we actually saw fins in the water. Don't have any picture of that but have some videos. Then we went into the water to "interact" with the dolphines and they were gone. So back into the boat looking for them, back into the water when we saw them again: gone. After the third time we gave up because the water was freezing and the dophines didn't seem to be in play mood. That was sad but ok couldn't change it.

Auckland

So we went to Auckland then. The biggest city in New Zealand, a million something people living there. Was quite nice being in a proper city again. Went on a ship to the other side of the harbour and did a lot of shoppping but at the end the only interesting thing there is the Sky Tower. Higher than the Eifeltower by the way. (See...we win in the things that really matter).

Kiwi!!! and "Oops no petrol"

From New Plymouth we went up to Auckland. On the way we visited the Waitomo Caves where we saw awesome glowworms. We also ran out of petrol and had to wait for an hour till the guy with the little petrol bucket arrived. Finaly we were back on the road again. Later on we stopped in a Native Animal Zoo. It was first time I actually saw a kiwi in real live. Because it was to dark to take pictures I decided to try out the new video thing, dont know if it works. I never thought kiwis could be that active.

North Island Trip the 1st - New Plymouth

Finaly got to update the blog with the photos I took on the north Isalnd trip I went on in the holidays.

Here are some from New Plymouth. The city isn't particularry interesting. We climed on this mountain, yes it was a mountain and had a great view over the sea but at the end we had no idea how to get down again because it was so steep but we made it somehow.

Our group: nine Germans and one Chinese. Ten altogether, one boy. Also two kiwi group leaders.

Ball

Just some pics from our formal, was nice but after all not quite worth all the exitment. Ended very early and they didn't have enought food for everyone but the band was good.

Celebration

We have two very special events to celebrate. First of all this is the 100 blog entry. Quite impressive and it keeps on going. The second celebration has nothing to do with the first one but never mind. Considering today is the last day of Term 3 and therfore the last day with winter uniform I want to say good-bye to an old, not very much loved friend: The tie! 20 school weeks of my life I had to wear it and this experience will last till I don't know when. All those days with teachers complaining about not up done top buttons and loose ties are now days of the past. I can carry on without the bothersome long sleeves, tie and stockings but with a fresh summer unifrom. But still thank you TIE for strangling me all this time not.

My Name

For all people out there in the world: My name is Sabine. Had the funniest variations, especially when buying coffee at starbucks. Its not Sabina, Zabina and its definitly not Sibena. But nobody can say it the right way anyway. Its either Sabin or Sabina and I prefer Sabina because that's the closest you can get.

Thursday Rugby

For some unknown reason there was a Rugby game on this Thursday, althought they are on Fridays usually. I took Maeve to see the game becasue she is from America and never saw a Rugby Game before.




The Lions won a some random prize against Taranaki. You can't really tell but according to Jeremy that's your man, Cora.

A sunny day

The last week we had fantastic weather, sunshine the whole day. So we were sitting outside in lunchtime until a teacher came and told Janet she should rather finish her paintings because she's quite behind with her portfolio. We just moved to the Art room then and watched Janet painting. Still funny.

The International Student Dance Party

Well the first thing I have to say is...it was crap. Like actually. Really crap. Had fun for the first 10 Minutes when everybody was taking pictures ---> see below



Eliane and me
and other people from school.

Anyway we decided to leave after one hour. (We being us two, a Swiaa and a German guy, some Italiens, some Spaniards and an American girl). For some unknown reason we were eating Nutella (lots and lots of it) and had a great time.

Maeve, an Italian girl, Markus and Eliane

Daffodil= Spring Time

I got it cut!

As you can see I've got a new haircut, hm what else could I say.

Arabella

Thought it was time to show youour bunny rabbit called Arabella. In the last few sunny days she was running happily in the garden always stalked by Ziggy.

Smile!

Yeah, I finally got a new camera. It's awesome and I took random pics all afternoon.

The New Life Fern

The New Life Fern is one of the native (I think) New Zealand plants. It is the sympol of the New Zealnd Netball team, the silver ferns. This fern grows in our garden. The round thing at the end rolls out and then it lockes just like a normal fern thing. But still, looks amazing.

Back to the 20's

Was at Anna's birthday party last weekend. Theme: "1920's". Was wearing a dress from the 80's I found in the drama costume cupboard but nobody noticed.
We had to run around the house to find clues to who was the murderer (not for real of coz) of the other Anna. It was the lady with the blue scarf by the way. Was fun.