New Zealand day 2

After recovering from the hangover and getting back to Beachlands we took the opportunity to lap up the sun rays. I have to admit I did not think I would be chillaxing in my bikini in New Zealand at this time of year and despite thoroughly applying factor 20 sun cream still managed to burn my foot! The grounds here are such a perfect sun trap and the bonus of being able to stroll along your own beach is the best! 

After deciding to not hit the sun too hard on just day 1 we cycled to the local store to stock up on supplies for the evening BBQ. After munching on some Doritos and salsa I took the opportunity for an afternoon nap - worst idea ever as technically it would have been 3am back home so when I woke up at 7pm NZ time it would be early morning in the UK so I basically just reset my body clock back to normal!! 

Friends began arriving around 8pm and we lit a fire and started up the BBQ ready to cook some piri piri chicken, as i look around at friends catching up, drinking beers, sat outside at 10pm without a chill in the air, i think it's such a great example of the New Zealand lifestyle which makes me remember the busy London City goers, rushing around in the rain as if they're late for a flight, and am quite happy it's a million miles away, for now anyway! 

Lexie

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