walking tour of Auckland

> spent the afternoon giving myself the walking tour of the downtown
> area. definetly feels a bit like sf. shopping galore, areas with
> little cafes and bars, mixed with a stunning waterfront, and green n
> lush parks tucked just off the main roads. pretty easy downtown to
> navigate.
>
> after a quick power nap, I booked myself on a "canyoning" tour for
> tomorrow. girl needs to get out of the city and get this party
> started right by rapelling downsome cliffs and waterfalls!
>
> venturing out again shortly to find myself a place to get some food,
> drink, and possibly a nice sidewalk seat to peoplewatch as Saturday
> night gets it's party on. I think this particular party girl stands
> a chance of making it till 9 or 10pm before jet lag puts me down for
> good! ha.
>
>
>

settled in

> beautiful day in Auckland... little overcast, but mid-70s, and warm
> when the sun peeks out. quite perfect. the city hostel is quite nice
> (good thinking last month when I figured I might want a private room
> for the first few days!), and within walking distance to the
> downtown area.
>

arrived!! now what to do?

> just got off the plane in nz. i was so sleepy yesterday after I shut
> the phone off and left work behind and went into decompression
> mode... that I managed to crash for most of the 12 hour flight.
> uncomfortable plane sleep, but sleep. the brain silence was nice.
> didn't open a book or single magazine.
>
> it only hit me in the final 20 minutes before landing that I would
> be on the ground and starting vacation. had to sit in the airport
> for a few min just to get my bearings, n figure out where I am going
> n what I am doing!!
>
> off to find the hostel, ditch my bags n explore a little bit!
> keeping phone off for the most part until I find myself an
> electrical converter to charge it. ha. the little details I totally
> forgot about. worst case, heather has one n will be here Monday.
> phone free for a few days sounds nice.
>
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