New Zealand at Last

Hello!  Here I am in Auckland!  It certainly feels like a different country, but not uncomfortable.  I can still find my way around.  Today we had a tour of the area from a Maori perspective.  I saw plenty of sheep already!  We went for a hike in the rainforest, and we all got the chance to play traditional Maori instruments.  I especially enjoyed the introduction to local trees and birds.  We also saw the black sand beaches, which were pretty cool.  Again, I'll try to get some pictures up once I get settled, but I have lots more adventures coming up, and blogspot tends to be confusing, so please be patient!  Talk to you again soon!