We just got into Auckland and boy are our arms tired:) It was a very long plane ride and a long time in getting our car, but we made it to the hostel and it all worked out, eventually. We have our own room with two beds, a floor bathroom, kitchen, laundry, and internet access! It's a pretty sweet set up because we are right near downtown as well. We walked around for a few hours to get a feal for the city and it very much reminds me of San Francisco. It isn't quite as busy as San Francisco, but it does have a kind of businessesque atmosphere. Yes that is a new word. After checking out downtown we walked through a small park and checked out an abstract art exhibit that was free. We
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