Hurricanes...

Don't worry, I'm not referring to the tropical storm but to the Wellington rugby team, the Hurricanes. :) As avid hockey fans we were saddened to find out that hockey doesn't really exist in NZ. At least not on a national scale. Even so we decided that we would give rugby a try and see if it could serve as a temporary replacement for our beloved hockey. With that said, last night we ventured downtown to watch the game at a local bar. What we found was what you would expect from any bar except the fact that one area had a row of recliners in front of a row of flat screens. Yes, recliners. We figured next time we should come earlier and get a cushier seating option. :) Instead we found a high top table and settled in for the two, 40 minute halves of the match. With the commentary on we were able to follow most of what was happening. It was an exciting match, the score was the entire time but we ended up losing to the so-far-undefeated Highlanders. All in all we had a good time and are looking forward to watching the next match which will be next week. The following week the Hurricanes will be back in Wellington to host a game and we're thinking that we might attend! :) Pictures to follow if we do.