I made it!

Hello from New Zealand!

It's Wednesday morning here and Tuesday back home.

Wow, I cannot believe I am here.  The flight on Air New Zealand was incredible.  Comfortable seating - I had my only little pod/cocoon and could really stretch out and relax.  Everything was very high tech, great selections for movies and music, good food and incredibly polite service.

The most difficult acrobatic maneuver I had to make was to crawl over the 6'3" gentleman sitting in the aisle seat so that I could use the restroom.  Good thing I'm still a bit flexible.  I don't think he woke up either time.  If he had, he would have been surprised to see me hovering over him.

Sunrise in the Southern Hemisphere from the airplane.

When we landed in Auckland, it felt like was in Scotland or Maine.  Very wet and damp and chilly.

Time for a rest and then the exploring begins.  Tomorrow I have a 3 1/2 hour bus ride down to Mount Maunganui where the tournament is being held.

Cheryl