hemisphere swapping

well hello  over there from all the way over here.
i am sitting in central auckland in my hostel room, listening to the rain batter against the window.  it really is as crazy weather as sthey say.  i was sutting in thep park eating icecream in the blazing sun yesterday!

so i left just over a week ago and still cant really believe im here.  i thought it would sink in, but no, still seems crazy.  good crazy!

first port of call was Hong Kong, which i loved, a beautiful city, the contrast of a city skyline against sparkling waters and lush green mountains just gave it so much charm.  we stayedin kowloon, out of the tourist area so saw a locals side which was great.  i took a trip to lantau island and up the cable car to see the giant bhudda, the scenery was stunning and loved a bit of spirituality to top me up.  the hotel was pretty luxury for a traveller, i even had a sauna like and swim on the last day, bliss!

another 11 hour flight saw us into Auckland, the fresh air and lush green to start my New Zealand adventure.
it has been a manic week, especially coming from  the boonies into a huge city.  but bank accounts needed setting up and phone numbers getting,.  but have also been busy exploring, i went to north head and climbed the volcano mound and down the caves, went to waheki island on the ferry, a spot of wine tasting perhaps! it was beautiful there, quiet and slow and the cleanest air.  the city art gallery was great and the lovely Albert park.
not forgetting a catch up dinner with a friend not seen for 20 years!

Auckland has been great, but time for a change and get miving.  im off up north tomorrow morning, at the crack.  be nice to be bit more chilled, have had a great week, but m all achey and tired, need some sitting down!


looks like i have some work for a few weeks at the end of the month, which gets me free accomodation, yey!
right rosie bo boo time, back soon with some photographic evedience im really here.

Rxxx