Posted by alexandra_k on January 7, 2005, at 16:38:07
In reply to Re: Ballparks » alexandra_k, posted by Atticus on January 7, 2005, at 15:26:13
>So are Kiwis like Aussies, tying up crocs all hours of the day or night? What does a Kiwi do for fun?
We don't have crocodiles over here, so there is none of that. As for what kiwi's do for fun, well I have yet to work that out...
I suppose that if you are into outdorsie stuff there are ski mountains a couple hours away. You are never far from the beach because we are a long, narrow island. Surf lifesaving, etc is pretty big. Ironman kinda stuff. Tramping (aka hiking) as there is a lot of native bush. The hunting shooting fishing kinda stuff is all good - But none of that appeals to me.
If you are in Auckland or Wellington there may be a bit more to do if you are into galleries and plays and stuff. We have a couple of amateur theatre companies but the quality varies quite a bit... They are good for a laugh at the very least. We get international shows and stuff at the founders theatre.
The nightclub scene is (IMO) a teenage meat market. Our drinking age was lowered to 18 in the last year or two so people are, quite literally school age. The pervs go out to pick up those who get blind drunk.
Not really any live music. One attempt at a performance cafe. Lots of cafes during the day, places that aren't too bad to eat out.
The standard line therapists try to encourage social networks here is to 'join a club'. But that requires one to have interests...
I almost joined a gaming club at varsity. But then I realised I probably wouldn't fit in too good with the second year comp sci (everyone male but me) nerds. They are all into mac's at any rate...
I dunno. Just moaning I suppose.
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