Auckland, dearest Auckland

Well lords and ladies, i have arrived.
Yes, after grueling hours cooped up in a flying tin can i have landed safely in Auckland; and what a grand city it is. It's so full of life, color, palm trees, and hills. Yes, hills, lots and lots of hills. had i been shortsighted, thinking we could walk the short ditcance on the map between the bus stop and my hostel...maybe. Had i taken into consideration the poor manufacturing of my friends bags and the copious amount of upward walking... not at all. It was a long and sweaty journey, but we beat the concrete mountian and arrived at our new home, the city garden lodge of Parnell, Auckland. Parnell in very upscale. It's road ways are lined with ritzy cafes adn boutiques. well dresse women in heels sashay about talking on their blackberry's and out of place backpackers search deperatly for a cup of coffee that costs less than $5. Tomorrow, we will take the ferry onto a nearby island for a day hike. Finally, i will get to touch the ocean.
I love you all
Sydney :)