Auckland

I had a slow morning in Nelson waiting around for my flight to Auckland and arrived here in Auckland around 5:00pm. The flight was short and hassle-free; security at the airport in Nelson is literally non-existent, and they didn't even look at my carry-on bag. It made for a very fast airport check-in! There wasn't too much to see on the flight because we mostly flew across the sea, but I did see my old enemy Mt. Taranaki, and it's no surprise that it was shrouded in clouds despite it being a sunny day everywhere else. The very tip of the peak did poke through the clouds, however, which was very cool looking.

I went to the hostel I stayed at months ago in Auckland expecting to be able to set up my tent in the front yard, but they ended up being completely full. They sent me down the street to where I am now and I was able to get a spot here. The owner is Indian, and in proper Indian style, I'm crammed into a small square of sloped grass not even big enough for my tent that's under hanging clothes. I'm just praying that it doesn't rain, because it's really not set up properly. It will do; it's a funny sight at least.

-Brian