I have just arrived in New Zealand. After a manic dash to the airport, a frantic checkin (whereby Henry had to purchase an outward ticket for $600 AUD) and a run to the departure gate we got onto the plane. We collapsed into our seats only then to be informed that we were delayed by 30 minutes, I was not amused. Overall the flight went well, we had a chicken soup pot noodle and then settled down to watch a film on the laptop. After a recommendation in the in flight entertainment brochure Red was the choice. Its a new action film with Bruce Willis, Morgan Freeman and Helen Mirram. I really enjoyed it and before we knew it the captain was asking us to prepare for landing.
Immigration went smoothly although the guy who checked me through was really rude, (it wasn’t my fault he didn’t understand any English!!). I also wrote Henry’s date of birth down wrong on his landing card- although serves him right for being so lazy and never doing his own!
Tammy met us from the airport although by this time it was pretty late- 1.15am! I felt so bad, she had been waiting over an hour due to a lengthy immigration and baggage checking procedure. We drove through Auckland and to their house before settling down to tea, hot cross buns and biscuits. This will do nothing for my waist line! They seem a really nice family, we met her son Simon too. Yet to meet the rest of the family, will see them tomorrow.
The city seemed nice although it was dark so couldn’t quite get a real picture of what it was like. Excited to go out and explore the area tomorrow. So far seems pretty similar to home but will see. I was a little upset to leave Australia although on the other hand quite glad to get away from the extortionate pricing for food and alcohol. I cant believe quite how quickly this year has gone, I feel like Australia has bought so much in new friendships, experiences and opportunities. I am very excited but slightly apprehensive to see what New Zealand will bring.
Traveling is a brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comfort of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things - air, sleep, dreams, the sea, the sky - all things tending towards the eternal or what we imagine of it.” - Cesare Pavese
Traveling is a brutality. It forces you to trust strangers and to lose sight of all that familiar comfort of home and friends. You are constantly off balance. Nothing is yours except the essential things - air, sleep, dreams, the sea, the sky - all things tending towards the eternal or what we imagine of it.” - Cesare Pavese
