Driving in Auckland

Today was my first driving experience in Auckland. I drove all the way into Uni and back and didn't get lost or kill anyone once! I did nearly forget that in NZ if you are turning left and there is a car on the opposite side of the road turning into the same street, then you must give way. Apparently this ridiculous rule ends in 3 weeks time, and NZ will become like the UK where you have priority turning left. I'm looking forward to seeing the figures for the number of accidents and near misses increasing dramatically. My mode of transport was a battered old Nissan Bluebird, but it served the purpose so I can't be too mean.

I was a little concerned about parking as they will tow you for anything here, and the tow companies are not regulated so they can charge as much as they like for release of the car. I've heard that they even have 'spotters' that will watch you park, and will call a tow company for the slightest infringement. I got back and the car was still there though..... this time.

The definite highlight of today was a raspberry and pineapple Calipo which tasted remarkably like a fruit salad chew, and two amazing looking chocolate bars which I fully intend to test this evening. 

I'm hoping the cookies and cream Kit-Kat Chunky will be a good enough substitute for the peanut butter ones, which I can't find over here :( I shall report back on these delicious-looking bars of paradise tomorrow!