Happy New Years!

So today we went to a bird island. yep. and island full of birds (endangered ones...there was only 30 in the world of one species). We took a tour with these two women who were SO obsessed with birds. They freaked out every time we heard one and kept trying to identify them. so funny. Then at lunch, we found these two little puzzles in the visitor center and spent 45 minutes racing each other in finishing them. Nicole's brothers were way too good at it. The other island we explored a few days ago was waiheke island. Where we went on the most epic hike...we almost missed two ferry's back. It was really beautiful and beach-y. Then celebrated new years on the beach/in the hot tub. We could see fire works from the beach. And then made a list of goals for the new year... I felt ambitious. Heading out to Sydney tomorrow!