Day one

Hey! We finally made it to new Zealand! All the flights were great, (long and uncomfortable though) and our Sydney to Christchurch flight was cutting it close. We sprinted through the syd airport. We're getting a taxi to the hotel and joining the group. When going through customs we had to list out every single type of food that we had in our bags so Katelyn told the man she had individual bags of goldfish: he was quite confused! He asked why she brought goldfish in separate bags and she said you know like personal sizes? The entire time he was thinking the actual fish because they don't have that junk food here I suppose!
We got a shuttle to our hotel which is so cool! You have to insert your room key into this little slot in the wall to activate the lights. (very sustainable) that way you can't leave the room with the lights on because you have to remove your key. Our bathroom is tiny! Basically a shower toilet and sink in the size of a closet, which reminds me there isn't a closet or drawers here! So different! We walked around the city yesterday then had an orientation and went to dinner with the entire group of 68 people. After dinner Katelyn and I passed out! Too much traveling! Oh yeah they all sang to me at orientation because Katelyn announced I missed my birthday and no everyone feels sorry for me haha. It's 7 am here and we're about to get ready to begin classes. We take classes today and tomorrow then it's onto a bus and traveling every few days to new places! That's when the pictures will begin!
I'll write back later tonight (Wednesday to us)
peace & love!!