Friday, January 11, 2008

Day 1: Airplanes and Auckland

Posted by Abby Marie at 2:22 PM



Obviously I don't have any really cool pictures yet because we've just been on airplanes and driving from the airport in Auckland to a hotel but I've already taken a lot of pictures. The weirdest thing is people driving on the different side of the road. I got my permit to drive a 12 passenger van so I'm going to practice on some back roads. Not only is it the wrong side and a giant van, the van's are manual transmission. SWEET! I'm having fun already. I feel relaxed here. The air is great and everything is so green. It's a little cloudy but the weather feels great! My friend Maggie and I packed 24 suitcases in that tiny trailer. It was a great accomplishment. The top picture is just on the side of the road.Until next time!

5 comments:

Andy Porter said...

That looks so BEAUTIFUL!! I am so so so jealous!! We miss you already!
~Andy

January 11, 2008 at 3:13 PM
Valerie said...

Have a blast Abby! Sounds like you are going to have tons of fun!

January 11, 2008 at 11:23 PM
Hannah said...

Hey I just wanted to tell that I had Luke sitting on my lap and was scrolling down your blog...as soon as he saw your pictures from your last post, he said, "Abby!" I thought that was really cute.

January 15, 2008 at 7:26 PM
Hannah said...

Abby- how long did it take for your Passport to come in the mail?

January 18, 2008 at 2:46 PM
Sarah said...

I'm so glad you are having fun!! Check my blog--I actually posted something and now everyone is posting rude comments! Love you!

January 19, 2008 at 3:00 PM

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