Hello there, Finally arrived into Auckland after a 28 hour journey, still not gone to bed and I will fight my tiredness for as long as I can, so the jet lag won't hit me so hard tomorrow. I have been in the city for 5 hours and have sorted out a hotel for tonight that has a private shower, tv and air con. I couldn't face going to a hostel after feeling very jet-lagged. The noisy dorms, lumpy beds and possibility of bed bugs or people shagging would have killed me. If someone had woke me up, I probably would have killed them.... Its a good option by all accounts. The best thing so far, is that I've had a 'proper' cup of tea and hot buttered toast, with real butter. I haven't really drank tea since I left the UK in May. It was so good. I will be on a quest for a bacon sandwich, with 'proper' bacon and not that nasty streaky stuff the north americans give you. I have also bought a mobile phone, so I'm contactable these days, see contact details. If my contact details don't come up, send me an email and I will forward the number on. Back to hostels tomorrow, I hoping I will find one that serves breakfast and has free internet. There are so many here. The lonely planet book give good references. I think I'm going to love here, there are so many things to do. heheheee....... So until next time, take care. Love Annie.