Showing posts with label New Zealand. Show all posts
Showing posts with label New Zealand. Show all posts

Monday, June 25, 2012

Auckland... and it begins


Ahh, backpacking. If there were any need for me to be reminded that the next few months won't all be smooth sailing, the last 24 or so hours has been that jolt to the system. A few minor ups and downs, but all part of the experience.

The flight over went swimmingly. Despite a slightly delayed appearance by yours truly (thank you Great Eastern Highway roadworks), we were on our way with no concerns. A middle aged lady, as Australian as they come, had slight concerns at being seated next to a young mother and her crying child, as I happened to capture an under the breath remark that started with “Oh...” and ended with an expletive or two. Either that, or she was unhappy at the movie selection available on board.