I decided this year that it was simply impossible to let the 4th of July pass un-celebrated. Mostly this is because I'm in a hostel with people from tons of different nationalities, and I wanted to share a bit of American culture with them- but also, partially, it is because I am in a hostel with tons of people from the UK and I thought it was hilarous. >:) Also, because I'm still a little homestick! I decided to "plan it", for as much as I did any planning, for July 5th since there was a major Rugby game on the 4th, and also the 5th in NZ is the 4th back in the States!
Step one was explosives.