Day 1 - Done!

International flights meant early check ins and a lot of waiting; Day 1 was all about transit. Time between flights was spent sampling food from many food courts and spotting bargains in duty free stores. Some of the girls even organised card games to pass the time. All the waiting around was worth it when we successfully navigated our way through customs, out of Auckland Airport to our coach. We had made it to New Zealand! The fresh air was welcomed, though a few were caught out by the cooler temperatures and will no doubt be wearing a few extra layers as we begin our exploration of Auckland.


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