Pigs in Orapiu? Yep. Pig on a spit on Waiheke Island
Waiheke Island is a long way from Gualeguaychu, a city 250 kilometers north-west of Buenos Aires, Argentina, hometown of Paula Veronesi and Ignacio Olaechea.
Ignacio, 28, was first in New Zealand 8 years ago during a break from studies, and traveled around the South Island picking cherries and grapes on a seasonal visa. He persuaded girlfriend Paula to make a trip to New Zealand with him, and they ended up on Waiheke.
“I am really in love with New Zealand and mostly with the people of this country. They are very kind and they are always trying to help you. This time we really enjoyed the experience of picking olives on Waiheke. We met lovely people," he says.
“But now I must return to Argentina. I am almost a Biologist and I have to present my thesis and get my degree."
Paula, 21, is also a student and is in the third year of a law degree in Buenos Aires. “2½ more years to go," she sighs wistfully, “But I also study...
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