So I'm finally in New Zealand. After my flight got canceled from Auckland to Christchurch, I had to wait an additional 6 hours to get the next available spot on a flight (they run every hour from Auckland to Christchurch, but they were all booked). Thankfully, I got picked up in the airport by someone from Lincoln. Registration was slightly confusing, but now I'm all set with a student ID, gym membership, meal plan, and of course a dorm room. I live next to a few other Americans from Colorado State and Michigan State.
So having been here for day and a half, I've decided NZ is definitely not the U.S.: The faucets turn the other direction, they drive on the other side of the road. Some of the kiwi accents are barely discernible. People love to walk around barefoot, even when its raining. Also, the drinking age is 18, so all the freshman (the only other people on campus right now) have been having a really good time. I can't say I haven't had a brew or two myself. The kiwis are all very friendly, and "cheers, mate" seems to be the appropriate response for an infinite number of situations. Anyway, I hope this message finds you happy and healthy back home. Tomorrow, I'm off to Christchurch to explore the city.
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