Two drifters off to see the world. . .

Well we found some seasonal work picking raspberries (mmm yummy) for $1.20NZD per kilogram. Today was our first day on the job and we only picked for 3 hours making a whopping $31 between us. Minus out the $8 total for accommodation and we made $23 total in 6 hours of combined work…not too bad eh?? Ya not the  best job but hopefully if the sun comes out again there will be more berries to pick, if not then we are outta there to find a more fruitful (haha) job. It was also the first day of the season, so it should pick up in the next couple of weeks, or so we’re told. It’s quite the place too, there is one toilet and shower, in an outdoor shed, very luxurious. There are only 4 of us now living there but they apparently have up to 30 people in the swing of the season so that one toilet and shower are going to be busy!

The picking is taking place in the town of Korere, which is a hilly and twisty drive about an hour west of Nelson. It also has no real cell phone reception, so if you’re trying to get a hold of us leave a message or send a text, as we occasionally have enough reception to receive those. We’re off for Chirstmas and Boxing Day, unless the weather starts cooperating, so we may be in and around town if anyone wants to call us and leave us some holiday wishes.

Happy Holidays! (Eero says Berry Christmas to everyone!)

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