This is the business!

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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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Photos

Aukland Harbour
Interesting fact for you. New Zealand has the highest number of boats per capita of any country in the world. One look at Aukland Harbour proves it.

For those about to rock....
Inspecting the military equipment at the Aukland Museum...

Advertising Genius!
Those advertising executives on Madison Avenue have got nothing on the subtle kiwi advertising prowess!

My pad or yours?
Check out the size of these lily pads in the Wintergarden (greenhouse) on the same grounds as the Aukland museum.

Take the plunge
In true kiwi style, you can do a sky jump off of Aukland's tallest building, Sky City. I think I'll wait till I get to Queenstown...

Comments

[jpense]

Nice Cannon!
Looks like your having a "blast" down under! Keep us posted!