When I was a wee imp, I tagged along on a family vacation to New Zealand, and promptly forgot most of what I did Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland. There was alot jumping around in water and on miles of green. I remember the whoosh of the wind when I went riding and the adults shouted at me not to gallop. "Canter!" They yelled. Obviously I ignored them. That was all I remember of New Zealand.
We flew into the sunset towards Auckland. A short three-hour flight or so, time was very easy to pass because I simply spent it napping. Heh. It's imperative to catch forty winks whenever possible! I won't be able to do all the fun outdoorsy things in Auckland. But hey, at least I can check out some sights in town.
Can you believe that it's been almost two weeks. I've survived on a cabin size suitcase that weighs 9 kg, a pair of heels and a pair of flats. There's the fantastic option of dry-cleaning. Without that, I'd have literally stank. But I grinned as a memory flashed by. A couple of years ago, I yelled to high heavens when I was told to carry a tiny suitcase for two nights in KL on a work trip. I said that would be impossible. Well. At that time, girlfriend rolled her eyes as far back as they would go and told me to just do it. I think she's very proud of me now. Hahaha. We've been whatsapping and she's been filling me in with all the happenings back home.
I've more time to read about Auckland than to actually wander around. Oh well. There will be other chances to do the real exploring. I'll focus on the work for now. Tomorrow, I'm waking up at 6am to at least check out the CBD, stare at the old buildings and smell the waterfront.
5 comments:
two weeks fly by very fast.
great that you're galloping miles and miles and with stronger arm muscles too, compared with years back. :P
Hehe I can't help but relate to ur luggage tales cos years back I would never dream of surviving on a 4day trip with a cabbin size luggage. But after marrying the man and trained under his watchful eyes, I can now do short trips with a cabin sized bag.
I must applaud u though! 1 month with a cabin sized bag.. That I must learn! ;)
tuti: hehe. doesn't quite build muscles. too light the suitcase is.
Lady J: I'm amazed at myself too. I've a bigger suitcase stored away for a change of style/color for the clothes to be worn on the second half of the trip. But yes, mostly I survive a few dresses and pantsuits for 2 weeks. Light fabric, thin but warm to make for easy packing.
wah am impressed!
i hope i can figure out how to pack light for my upcoming 'trip' :) heh.
ame: you can do laundry i'm sure. pls pack wool. they'll help. your usual shawls won't be at all effective. and a good coat/windbreaker.
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