Hey!!! I have so much to tell already!!! I just got internet so I can finally write. After landing I went through an orientation with the other Americans in my program. We stayed in the shakespear lodge outside of Aukland and were in a camp like setting. The first day we got orientated, went for a hike which was beautiful. Aukland is such a beautiful place and is similar to seattle, only better. We then went kayaking and played soccer in kayaks with buoys for goals. My team tied 0-0, it was a good match. I of course didn't row because of my hand, so one of the staff members rowed me while I sat in front and caught the ball. After that we went to a hot springs park. There were many hot pools and
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