Kiwi Land... a.k.a. "Godzone"

Well, we made it!! We are finally here. Altogether, we spent about 20 hours in airports, on planes, etc. But we are here!!! Woo hoo!!

My first impression of New Zealanders: They are very nice.

The primary reason for this are the flight attendants on the plane. They were all very sweet. They took very good care of us and seemed genuinely interested in making sure everything was good. Not like US flight attendents who seem like they are barely tolerating your existence. In addition, Franz and I met a "rather nice bloke" who was returning home to NZ. He was coming home because his "mum" is dying of stomach cancer, though. So that was sad. It seems that they have tried everything that Western medicine has to offer, and the cancer just didn't respond. Nonetheless, though, he chatted with us off and on the whole flight. Very nice man.

My second impression of New Zealanders: They are crazy.

The reason for this is because I have seen the way a good many of them drive. It was scary enough just comtemplating driving on the left hand side of the road... much less seeing all the dodging and weaving, not to mention U-turning with no warning, that is done around here. I am hoping once we get out of Auckland that things will be less crazy. I hope. I would like to try driving on the left, but I am too scared here in Auckland. Franz has been chauffering me around like the big stud that he is, though. (I love you, baby!)

Well, this is about all for now. We are staying at a hostel here in Auckland that has a coin-operated computer (I swear I'm not lying!!). You put in your coins and you get a half an hour. I think that must be just about up by now. Will write more later!

Love to all,

Sherry