Days 1&2 - Auckland

Helloooo! I decided to do this blog to let friends and family know what I get up to while I'm away, so thanks for reading :)
Things didn't start off very well, firstly my flight was delayed due to a security scare at Manchester's terminal 1. Secondly, the seats in were given were aisle seats and I absolutely could not get comfy, especially not when people were brushing past and nudging my feet/legs/arms. It was a very very long 28 hour journey. Having said this the food on the plane was actually really nice so well done Emirates. Last but by no means least, there was some MAJOR airport drama.  I was waiting for my luggage to come out on the moving belt when it stopped moving.  I just thought something had jammed in it but was then informed that it was because all of the luggage was out. "It can't all be out cos I've not got my nackpack " I said to the Emirates lady.  I had a look at all the luggage that was left and it definitely was not there.  By the time I made it to the baggage desk I'd got quite flustered and worked up. Someone had definitely have taken it. To cut a long story short, some European lady had picked it up thinking it was hers.  Apparently they looked the same. They didn't. Mine was grey hers was black and also alot more full than hers. Something positive did come out of it though; I'd ended up in such a state that Emirates gave me a complimentary spending card with 62 NZ dollars loaded onto it. So if I have learnt anything it is that if you want something for free you'll probably get it if you cry.
Anywayyyyyy, I'm not a big fan of Auckland up to now.  Its pretty boring.  It would seem that people are only really here because they have to be whether its for a job or whatever.  After a bit of a kip I headed out to explore the city.  Its relatively small but also quite busy.  Its full of shops and everywhere you look there's a food place offering Sushi.  The weather isn't great right now either as its overcast but also quite humid. The one thing I do like about Auckland is that its very considerate to its pedestrians. I was about to walk past an exit for a car park when I suddenly heard a buzzer and just in front of me was a flashing red sign saying "CAR COMING".  Also at traffic lights there's a count down showing how long left you have to cross which is cute.
I can't write much more as I'm unbelievably jet lagged and can hardly keep my eyes open. Sorry this has been a terribly boring first post with no antics! I'm leaving for the Bay of islands tomorrow which should be fab. Hopefully I'll meet a lot of people on the bus.  Unfortunately it leaves at 7:10am :(
Need to catch some zzz's as I've clearly lost my ability to write
Xxx