Me: Oh wow! I was never really interested in South Korea or it's culture before! Let me search up the cities to learn more about them since it's the only country the US has a Work Holiday Visa with that doesn't speak English!
Social Media: YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT SOUTH KOREA?! YOU WANT TO LEARN ABOUT CITIES!!! FUCK YOU!! YOU'RE GOING TO BE A KOREABOO AND LIKE IT!!! HERE'S LIKE 50,000 PICS OF K-POP SINGERS IN THAT LOCATION!
Me: 🫠I- I literally just wanted to see pictures of Busan because I like the city's colors more than Seoul...
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So here's the thing - writing out day-by-day posts is incredibly time-consuming, and no one needs to know everything I am doing all the time, so we'll just start to condense it all starting now.
For the first week in Christchurch, I was staying in the Haka House Hostel in the central city. I spent the week exploring, working a bit off of the list that Laurel gave of things she enjoyed in Chch.
I spent a lot more time at Riverside Market - it was definitely one of my go-to places to eat. When I went to Riverside, I often spent time sitting and watching the river. In this area, right by the Terrace, there are always a ton of ducks and eels that interact with the people (trying to get food!).
I also spent a lot of time wandering around the Botanic Gardens. There are so many beautiful flowers, especially in December! The hydrangeas were so vibrant, and I took new photos just about every time I went. Because I went so often (and will continue to go), I can kind of see the change in the flowers as the time continues!
I popped along to Cathedral Square, which is considered to be the true central city of Christchurch. You can sort of see in the photo below that the cathedral is currently surrounded by scaffolding. Christchurch sustained a lot of damage in the 2011 earthquakes, and many buildings are still under renovation/reconstruction. I've learned that even some of the popular social areas are relatively recent additions to the city, breathing a bit of life back into the social scene post-earthquake.
Along one of those popular areas (the Terrace, as I have already mentioned), there are a series of bars and restaurants. In that area, I also enjoyed exploring and finding new coffee and pastries to try. There was one particular place called Therapy Coffee (which gave me a chuckle every time I ordered) which had incredible spinach, feta, and pepita scones. So delicious!
I also checked out Victoria Park, which is another outdoor space by the Christchurch Town Hall. It also has some beautiful statues and fountains.
Also by my hostel was the Arts Centre, which occasionally hosts some outdoor events in the courtyard (as well as traditional events inside). At this point, I was still doing my daily Christmas activities as directed by my advent chain, which I chronicled daily on Facebook/Instagram, so I haven't wasted the space here. That said, one such activity was to see a Christmas play/performance. On that day, there was meant to be an outdoor performance of an operatic adaptation of A Christmas Carol. I went to see the performance, but unfortunately, they had to make the tough decision to move it indoors (thus limiting the number of people who could attend), as the weather forecasted hail. Luckily, because so many interested people had to be turned away, they decided to do a second performance a bit later, so I decided to hang around and go to the second one! To kill time, you may have guessed it, I went to the botanic gardens! I've been listening to a lot of audiobooks, so I took a stroll to kill time before going to see the performance. It was a very cool experience, though I am not usually an opera person!
While exploring, I have also come across several of the murals that adorn many Christchurch buildings, and one of them looks just like my Bindi kitty! I also had to take a picture of the Worcester Boulevard sign for the folks back home!
I also spent the time looking for a long-term place to live. I looked at quite a few flats that I found either listed on housing groups on Facebook or listed on the popular NZ site TradeMe. Think ebay meets craigslist meets marketplace. Late in this first week, I found a place to live and will move in on Dec. 18! More on that later.
First IEC 2023 Rounds Of Invitations Sent 11,490 New Invites
First IEC 2023 Rounds Of Invitations Sent 11,490 New Invites
International Experience Canada – IEC 2023 Open Pools: IEC 2023 sent 11,490 invitations in the first round of invitation to applicants for the week of January 9, 2023.
9,774 invitations were sent under the Working Holiday category of IEC. There are currently 23,425 candidates in Working Holiday pool from different countries.
This article enlist the Countries with invitations issued as of…
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Tokyo, Japan is the place I chose to start my working holiday since it's the most English-friendly city in Japan lol. Also, I found a Japanese course to take here for the first month. Then I'm planning on moving to either Kyoto or Osaka and getting a job.
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Today, I joined a Meetup group on a walk in Waikari, 45 minutes north of Christchurch, to the Māori Rock Drawings at the Weka Pass Historic Reserve.
According to the Department of Conservation, Māori first explored the Weka Pass area about 1,000 years ago. The area was originally forested, and Māori would visit the area on their seasonal round for food gathering. Māori used the large overhanging limestone shelter as a temporary overnight camp. It was during these stays that they drew on the shelter wall, using charcoal from their fires and red ochre.
In 1929, at the direction of a museum director, some of the drawings were painted over with house paint in the name of "conservation," actually destroying the historical significance of the drawings and the site.
It was a beautiful walk, terminating with a trip across the way for coffee, drinks, and food.
Later that evening, Margaret and I attended Sparks, a free concert in Hagley Park featuring the Christchurch Symphony Orchestra, Annie Crummer, Roslen Ulaula, and Harry Burt.
The evening ended with some incredible fireworks as the CSO performed the iconic Indiana Jones soundtrack!
U.S. citizens are required to obtain a visa or an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) to enter Australia. The visa requirements vary based on the purpose of the visit, such as tourism, business, or study. Common visa types for U.S. travelers include the Tourist Visa for short vacations, the Business Visa for business-related activities, and the Working Holiday Visa for those aged 18-30 who wish to work and travel in Australia for up to one year. The application process typically involves completing an online form, providing necessary documentation, and paying the visa fee. Most visas can be applied for online through the Australian Department of Home Affairs website, and travelers are advised to apply well in advance of their intended travel date to ensure timely processing.
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