Getting on the plane at O'Hare, I had no idea what to expect in New Zealand. I thought all I was going to see when we flew in was green pastures and beautiful, tall mountains, but since we've landed, I realize it's so much more than that. Stepping off the plane in New Zealandwas an expierience in itself. Everything from the stores to the mannerisms the locals used was unique. Since I've never been out of the country before, the trip through customs was an adventure because of the encounter with the drug- sniffing dog. When we started driving out of the ariport in Auckland, I was freaked out when we were driving on the wrong side of the roadin a right handed driving bus, but I think I've gotten used to it so far. The area aroundAuckland is spectacular; the rolling hills, the fruitful farmlands, and even the rivers and streams are breathtaking. When we made our pit stop in Hobbiton, I loved walking around the shopsand eating the local foods while talking to the locals. After wwe finished our journey to Roturura, I realized that I didn't like this town. It smells like rotten eggs, there's too many tourist shops, and the hotel's dirty.
The first culture shockI had was the driving. It seems that people in New Zealand drive crazier and more reckless. In Hobbiton, me and my friends almost got hit by at least three cars! Although it was partially our fault because we weren't used to looking for cars in the other direction.
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