After 30 hours of travel, we have finally arrived at our destination! We were warmly greeted by Dr. Haxton's Aunt Janine and Uncle Ross at the airport. We then traveled to One Tree Hill perched high on an extinct volcano overlooking the city of Auckland. (It is important to note that the namesake tree no longer exists due to a political protest.) We also visited a beautiful rose garden and park down near the harbor. For the rest of our afternoon, the group dined and explored the city.
We weary travelers next made our way to the All Season "hotel." We were informed that the accommodations would be small, but we were unprepared for the lack of space and amenities. For many of us, this was the first time to find a shower, toilet, and sink in a four foot square space. Air conditioning was a small window and a two foot wide door leading to a "balcony." Despite its small nature, the room provided us with what we needed most, a place to rest.
Tomorrow we head to Hamilton, home to the University of Waikato...
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