Once back in Auckland, Paula volunteered her sister Leonie’s house to us. However, Leonie and her 6 roommates were suffering from the stomach flu, so Amberly graciously offered up her apartment until the vomitfest stopped. Cold beer, spicy chili, The Office, laughter and lively conversation between good friends, it felt a lot like being home. Although she hates being thanked, I must show my gratitude to the most lovely and gorgeous host in Auckland!
Next we were off to Leonie’s. She lives off K’ Road which is chock full of everything you need, bars, second hand shops, cafes, clubs and prostitutes, oh my! She lives in what may be the most incredible college house that I have ever seen. It’s down a fairly obscure road with nothing but industrial buildings and a large motorcycle shop. You take the road down a block farther and nestled between Auckland’s Old Folks Ass. and an unnamed warehouse resides the unassuming flat. It’s so far from civilized life that the “Maori Queen” brings her customers down the way regularly. As you may suspect, it’s trashed as only a college house can be and super homey in all its grunginess. The huge backyard is filled with empty beer cans, overgrown grass and ratty sun chairs, it’s also completely sheltered by buildings and high tin fences. Thus making it the perfect party house. I feel I should also take this opportunity to thank Leonie for giving us free reign over her room for the three days we were there (including when we drunkenly arrived at 3am on St. Patrick’s Day).
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