oh what a night

Tonight was my last night at the Landing Restaurant. And what a night it was - 90 people for a wedding buffet. Lots to do and many many dishes all at once. But we survived.

I am really going to miss working at the Landing. It has been the best experience. The people there are just incredibly fun and I learned some new things. If I didn't need to see at least some of New Zealand before I go back to Canada, I'd definitely stay here for a lot longer. As it is I stayed an extra week, in part, because I wasn't ready to leave everyone.

The new HelpX person arrived. Her name is Lorna and she's from Scotland. It's been good having another traveler here. She showed me all her photos from the South Island which helped me decide that I should definitely make it down there. It's also helpful to have her around because it means I can go to Paihia one morning and go on another trip to try to swim with dolphins - the last time I went the weather was too rough to go in.