Auckland, New Zealand

Well, things are getting funny in Auckland. They offered a $100 bar tab at the hostel bar last night for the best dressed costume, so I figured I ought to go for it. However, my costume was deemed not Retro and as I was the only one who actually dressed up, they played a game for the prize instead: strip musical chairs. If you didn't get a seat you had an option of removing a piece of clothing. I gave it my best and momentarily regretted that I was wearing my Tassie briefs rather than boxers. I got down to the final three when one girl who was left with nothing left but her panties and an arm across her chest, was left standing. She was given the option of continuing if she dropped her arms, which she did. A few minutes later I was left with nothing but my hands hiding what most of the bar didn't want to see when I was left without a chair. I too, was given the option of leaving it or letting it fly. Raise your hands if you know which option I picked.

A group of us then went to the Globe bar, another backpacker bar in Auckland where I ran into the Dutch Divemaster Mike (officially now, he finished his training). I met Mike in Fiji, he was there for far longer than I and one of the Nadi regulars. I spent Thanksgiving and Christmas with him if you take a look at my photos he's the one in my cowboy hat and the rather bright shirt.