Hello from Auckland! I arrived two days ago and have been adjusting to city life again... much different from the slow-paced island life of the past several days. I am staying at a hostel in the central part of the city. The location is ideal but the hostel is... ugh. It is a huge, 400+ bed place that feels more like a campus dormitory than a hostel. Think Jester at UT or Warren Towers at BU. But hey, at least I have a place to lay my head at night. Oh, and here's the view across the street:
There's a Starbucks on this block as well... and a Burger King.
I've spent much of my time hanging out with some girls I met at the hostel: walking around the city, doing some job searching, joining the library. Today, Louise and I trekked out to Waiheke Island, one of the beautiful islands right off the Auckland coast.
The best mullet ever, seen on the ferry to Waiheke. |
Waiheke has great beaches (though the water is quite chilly!), beautiful vineyards, and fancy resorts.
The beach at Onetangi, Waiheke |
Wine-tasting at one of the many vineyards |
I hope to venture outside of Auckland soon and experience the other places in New Zealand. Will keep you posted!
Chicky, you need to go that S-bucks and get them to mix you a venti tea with Tazo Calm and Refresh. That will help your cold without all the meds. :) And it's cheaper. :)
ReplyDeleteLoving your travelogues!!! xoxo
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ReplyDeleteFeel better soon!! Just checking in on ya!
ReplyDeleteMary, you look flush. Is it the summer sun, or the wine?
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