Day 17: Tauranga - Auckland

At breakfast today, the soundtrack of the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie is playing. Now that's a great start to the day. Energized, I check out of the hotel and make my way into the city. The weather is once again crazy, raining and sunny at the same time. Since the bus doesn't leave for a few hours, I spend my time going down to the beach and eating. Then, it's time for my bus to Auckland. The weather is terrible, pouring rain. Occasionally, the sun peeks out. Since the onboard wifi is not great, I listen to music and have a little party. 😅 I've stopped worrying about what other people think. If it bothers them, they should just look away.

Arriving in Auckland, I make my way to my hotel. I have booked a studio with a kitchen again. The receptionist has told me that my breakfast will be delivered to the room before 8:00 PM and I can prepare it in the morning. I also have a washing machine in the room. It takes a 15-minute call with my mother to figure out how to make it work. I wonder if it will turn out well? Cooking is also a little challenge because the pan is too big for the hotplate.

While having breakfast, the soundtrack of the first Guardians of the Galaxy movie is playing in the background. Now that's what I call a good start to the day. All powered up, I check out of my hotel and head to the city. The weather is crazy once again because it's raining and the sun is shining at the same time. Since the bus is leaving in a couple of hours, I spend my time going to the beach and eating. Then the time has come and my bus that takes me to Auckland is here. The weather is really awful. It's pouring rain like hell. From time to time, the sun says hello. Since the wifi on board isn't that good, I am listening to music and I gotta say I am having a little party. 😅 I stopped worrying about what other people think of me. If they are bothered by it, they should simply just look away.

As I reach Auckland, I go to my hotel. I have booked a studio including a kitchen again. The receptionist told me that my breakfast will be delivered to my room before 8 PM so I can cook it in the morning. The studio also includes a washing machine. After I talked on the phone with my mum for 15 minutes, we figured out how it works. Will it turn out alright? Cooking is also a little challenge because the pan is way too big for the hotplate.