Air conditioned interiors

Guest entry written by friends from Wellington

We’ve visited Glentui after a few months break. Last time when we’ve seen it, it was just few holes in the ground. Nothing to be really excited about (unless someone is really into foundations).

But now it’s well above the ground, with wooden frame visible from far away – very good for having a quick insight into Kiwi building practices. It’s also the only bit of shadowed space around the place, with the roof now in place. If it wasn’t for the wind, you could actually stay inside and be protected from the rain.

The front of the hut boasts the wall too, the other have to wait until we get the materials (we need more corrugated iron). Structurally the hut is strong, because it stood the recent test of northern crazy wind and rain, but still when you sit on the roof and put the screws in, the whole building is moving around.

Right now you can easily imagine the size of the hut. Before the construction is done, it’s hard to imagine what the interior size of it will be. Now you can stand inside, and notice it’s quite spacious, and the mezzaine (or “top floor”) is not going to be extremely claustrophobic – only a little.

We just can’t wait until it’s done (I take the top left bed!) Meanwhile we had a lovely lunch inside, sitting on the blanket, and looking at our beautiful new sun burns. They call it “tan” in here