work exchange

At our new hostel, we have been granted a work exchange.  Basically, we get to stay here for free for 2 weeks in exchange for 3 hours of work, 5 days a week.  Today was our first day.  I am cleaning the rooms when people check out, as well as cleaning the community rooms.  Bret is helping to garden.  We were supposed to work from 9:30-12:30 in the morning, but my work was finished at 11 am, so I was able to hang out and relax.  It's nice having time to lengthen our stay on top of this picturesque mountain.  It's quiet and private, and it will be a great place for us to unwind from our NZ adventure!