Auckland, NZ – overview

I’ve made some observations of Auckland:

• It’s way nicer than I envisioned it would be.
• From what I’ve seen and heard, vintage cycles are slim to none.
• There is no trash on the streets of NZ. Cleanest place I’ve ever seen.
• People are in no hurry… everyone drives way under the speed limit.
• Everyone is super nice. Friendliest strangers I’ve ever met.
• You can see the ocean / bay from almost anywhere in Auckland.
• A million hills here. Like pittsburgh but worse.
• One of the biggest o-zone holes the Earth has is over NZ and Australia, so you get severely sunburnt after 30 mins. if you’re not used to it.
• Police don’t carry guns.
• There’s no crime here.
• There are also no black or mexican people here.
• Their version of Walmart is called “The Warehouse”.
• Their version of Pep Boys is called “RepCo”.
• People walk around the city barefoot.
• It doesn’t get dark until 9:30pm.
• From what people say, It’s always 65˚ and sunny.
• The water looks like Miami water. Bright Teal color. Palm trees everywhere too.
• The Sky Tower is the tallest building in the southern hemisphere. It’s about the height of the Comcast building in Philly. We live about 10 min. walk from it.
• I’ve gotten lost on the cycle a few times already. It’s like a maze here.