No sheep sightings yet

Finally in New Zealand after long travels in which laptop and baggage were casualties. Sat next to no one for 3 flights. 12 hour Air NZ flight was accompanied by polite old couple. In Auckland, a hoochy Canadian chick with her hairy husband also had baggage lost. After husband left to check on cruise details [actually he just wanted a smoke] Canadian chick complained that he was a child. I nodded in empathy, admiring her hoochy silver sequin belt and pink blouse. Over Auckland, I thought I spotted sheep. Turns out they were cows. Nomads Capital is not as seedy as expected. I share a room with 8 people though. It's stuffy and coed- ew. Although nice Russian and Japanese in room. Russian said he got in Wellington 3 days ago, had no room for 1st day, wandered around all night with luggage until 3 gays following him forced him to find refuge near police station. This makes me feel better about my fiasco. Russian says previous boys in room always go to "disco" and come back smelly. Again, ew. Luckily, some of the disco party have moved on. Today I bumbled about listening to my Ricky Gervais podcast. I am slowly becoming British with a New Zealand accent. Crossed a large bridge with hovering orb. Bridge looked like wood carving. I mosied about the harbor until the wind almost blew me over. Saw a few seagulls. Wandered about city. Lots of boutiques and cafes. I read Belle De Jour in a cafe and drank a mango smoothie. Tomorrow I am booked for a full day Lord of the Rings tour! This after much research about the perfect tour (must include props and lots of walking). Decided on Rover Ring Tour. Pictures soon to follow. Also, if I sound illiterate, it's because I've been listening to Karl Pilkington's diary.