Feeling a Bit Old . . and Perhaps Wise
January 7th 2010 The small town of Paihia is a backpacker's paradise. It has several restaurants and cafes, a tiny but cute library and a sweet little weekly farmer's market.
Paihia also has plenty of backpacker bars (our favorite name is the "Pickled Parrot"), serving mediocre beer and advertising special events. The weekly lineup for a bar close to our motel includes:
"Toga Party - TONITE!"
"Karaoke!!!
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