We took the train to CBD, and stopped at a bar opposite the train station to get some beers. The bar was so packed that people were drinking outside on the footpath-- check out this "table" that a couple used for their beers (an electric box for the traffic lights).
We got to go inside Westpac Stadium (also known as the "cake pan") for the first time. Inside, we couldn't find the promised curry shops-- most shops sold just french fries, meat pies, hot dogs, wine and beer. We DID find delicious doughnuts though--yum. (Apparently the standard kiwi lunch is a meat pie and a donut). Bryce laughed at me when I ordered a mini bottle of chardonnay and a meat pie.
We had great seats! The wind from the south blew the rain towards us, but for the most part we were undercover:
The rugby game went FAST-- it was over before we knew it. It was about 90 minutes long, with hardly any lags like in American football or baseball. It was pretty exciting to watch, though we were confused by some of the fouls-- what in the heck was "hand in the ruck"??
I bought a sweet-as ski hat after the game. Sorta wish I bought it before the game, it was nice and warm.
After the game we walked to Black Harp to say hi to some friends we went on a ski trip with last weekend. One girl showed off some Icebreaker ski socks that she had just bought (we had lent her ours because she didn't have any). Ahh yes, spreading the ski culture.
Then off we went to this hide-a-way bar called the Watusi for our American friend's birthday. She's leaving soon :-( But is going with us to Wanaka next month :-) Here she is trying out Bryce's hat.
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