This is the business!

The adventure has begun! I arrived into Aukland early Tuesday morning, fresh off my business class flight on Quantas. The seats were amazing; much better than American Airlines. It was my first time on a 747, and I was seated upstairs, three rows from the cockpit! The seat reclined into a bed, and I think it was the first time I've ever got a proper sleep on a flight. I didn't want to leave:)

My sleeping accomodation was about to be downgraded as I headed straight to my first hostel. I met a Canadian on the bus who was headed to the same place and we spent most of the day together exploring Aukland. The highlight was probably the Aukland museum. Originally a war memorial, it now includes a history of New Zealand and the Maori culture. We even got to see some traditional Maori performances. Randomly, we stumbled upon a filming of a Power Rangers episode. I tried to get on as an extra, but they were not having it. I guess my TV debut will have to wait.

Aukland is a nice enough city with a beautiful port. However, it is merely an international gateway to the rest of New Zealand, which is the real treasure.

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