A Quick Note from Auckland

Sitting at Internet cafes is always an experience. Right now a gentleman is talking super loud on Skype, talking in a combination of English, French and some other foreign language all rolled into one. It's a gaming Internet spot, so Warcraft and other dungeons and dragons-type posters fill the walls. Some of these spots have quite a funky smell, but today we are lucky to avoid that scenario.

We are enjoying one last day in NZ in the giant city of Auckland and getting a few logistics taken care of online. This morning we indulged in cappuchinos and croissants at a French bakery and read the New Zealand Herald. It is most interesting to read international papers, as there is quite a difference in reporting style and information that is divulged than in the US. I've also enjoyed reading about what is important and newsworthy to the Kiwis. For example, over 50% of Generation Yers are keen on moving to Australia for two main reasons: more job opportunities and better weather. There is a degree of fear that this demographic will move across the Tasman Sea. Gaining resideny in NZ is based on a point system and if you are under the age of 30 it weighs heavily in your favor for instance. Hmm?!?!

Off to see the city sights and off to Cairns tomorrow...summertime here we come!