Hey all,

On Tuesday i helped out with Down Hill mtb trip, we drove upto the ski field just outside Wanaka. This was the first time i've ever ridden a DH bike, so was quite excited, it took a couple of goes to get comfy with the rear suspension, but i had a brillant time and bombed down the tracks like a rocket. I did a steep drop off and also wallrode a large rock, ha ha. would definitly like to have a go again. The next day i helped out taking a couple of people on an XC trip, which last for about 3hrs, and we eat lunch down by the lake, which is really beautiful. Unfortuantly im not getting paid to do this, so not sur ehow long i'll carry on.

Yesterday i went out on a 4hr mtb ride with a couple of local riders, we rode up Mt Roy, which was about 2hrs worth of riding straight up, and then across a ridge to Mt Alpha, it was hard work but i did ok and the views were amazing. Then in the evening i went to try out for a job in an bar/restraunat. i worked as a food runner, so took the meals out of the kitchen to the tables, it was ok but the pay is really low, like $12 an hour. Not sure what to do as i'd like to spend christmas with some friends, so not sure if i'll be able to get the time off work.

Today is Sunday and i'm having a laszy day, looking at booking a trip to milford sounds which is exciting. Fancy getting out of Wanaka and seeing some sites. Oh yeah, i moved into my new room yesterday that i'll be renting for a month, its cool and the two girls that live there are nice enough.

Hope everyone is well, missing you loads

H xx