We touched down in Auckland and swiftly boarded the Kiwi Experience Bus that will be our transport for the entirety of New Zealand. Walking onto the bus my first impressions were simply I had made a mistake. The buses passengers were made around 95% British people and they came packing hair dryers and Hollister hoodies, after being immersed in so many different nationalities for so long it dawned on me just how much I am going to miss the diverse melting pot of travellers once I return to the UK. The nature of travelling has changed drastically also; on the Kiwi Bus everything is taken care of for you; from accommodation to activities so it does feels slightly like a school trip and I am not sure if I overly like it. But hindsight is a wondrous thing and I can tell you my first impressions were skewed and very unfair, in fact I had little to worry about and within a few days I’d realise that the people on this bus were pretty great all the way down to our driver Flea; she's got a wicked sense of humor, drinks like a fish and very to the point with all manner of conversation.
First stop on the big green bus was Hot Water Beach out in the countryside, and out here you appreciate New Zealand's unparallelled natural beauty, the lush green rolling hills and well.. lots of sheep. Down on the beach during low tide the sand belched hot water from deep below and waves meet the heat creating a misty ghostly scene. It's a lot chillier in here! on the walk back I pick up the familiar scent of damp earth, It's a brisk clear night and the skies are alight with stars.
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