Arriving in Auckland at 5:00 AM local time, the sun was just coming up by the time we went through customs and got our bags. We took a shuttle to our hotel and checked in for our first day here. Next on the agenda: a car and a few supplies. What an experience to rent a car with the driver's side located on the right and then driving down the road on the left side. Dave has been designated as the driver and Jill as the navigator. It's interesting to think of the small things you get use to driving. For example: Walking up to the car to get in, Jill walks to the right side of the car, (passengers should get in on the left in New Zealand); Every time Dave trys to turn on the blinker he ends up turning on the windshield wipers (wipers on the left, blinker on the right in NZ). We are getting use to it though and soon I'm sure it will be second nature. So after stopping by a local store to get Jill a new hairdryer and straightner (we only brought one converter and figured a few things would just be easier to replace) we headed back to the hotel for a nap.
JUMPING INTO OUR NEW ZEALAND EXPERIENCE
(Video to come Later)
What a crazy experience! Jill was scared to death but loved it, and brave Dave actually jumped twice. We had a great time and really enjoyed the whole crew at the sky tower. After our adrenaline rush jump, we got to go back up the tower and enjoy the great views from the observatory deck. Then we walked down Queens Street toward the Viaduct which is where all the rugby chaos is happening. After having dinner and walking several miles around the city we headed back to the hotel. We were exhausted and ready to crash. What a great first day!
Wish we were there too!
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