Auckland

Auckland
I am in New Zealand, amazing taxi/cab driver gave me the low down on both culture and poltical issues. All very interesting, especially relevant for me and the reason why I am here.

But apparently my accent is challenging and there was me thinking I spoke the Queens English (hahaha). When I come home my pronouncination will have changed!

Amazing experience so far... views from my balcony, so looking forward for my son and grandaughter joining me on this leg of my travels



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