With all the preparations complete, the Turduckenssan roasting away in the oven and Angela & I properly rested-up, the first of our Kiwi friends began to arrive. We eventually had 22 people over, a worrisome prospect considering the tricky layout of our humble home. Luckily unlike the cold and dark November evenings we are used to in the States, it was perfect, sunny and warm outside. To the front yard!

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Foolishly loading up on starters. Bwa hahahaha!

Back in the kitchen, everything was humming along nicely including a terrifying amount of food. Everyone brought either massive starters, sides or desserts, and food was piling up everywhere. It was time to eat. The turducken carved-up like a solid loaf of delicious bone-free brick. So nice. For those of you who weren’t there to hurt yourself by over-eating, the best I can do is share the pictures.

All in all, it was excellent getting to spend a nice warm night with the great friends we’ve been lucky enough to make during our brief time in New Zealand. Though we will be leaving in less than 3 months, it’s so good to know that we’ve come across such great people whose friendships we’ll savour forever. Thanks to everyone for making it out. Sorry if all the gluttony did permanent internal damage.

On that note, here’s the Turduckenssan in all it’s carved glory:

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And pies!

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