New Zealand North Island

Just arrived in Auckland at the airport and being picked up by Ana Morena was brilliant... I guess that doesn't happen to a lot of people... we then took a cab to Auckland city center and stayed at the YHA Hostel (rather shortly) since we arrived both around 12 o'clock at night... and finally after visiting 2 other hostels.. cause I got mixed up with the names where I had booked... yeah..yeah.. thats me... well.. finally we arrived at the hostel and made our plans for the next days... next morning we picked up our campervan.. it's beautiful!!! I just said to Ana that that's definitly my favourite way of travelling .. I love having bed and kitchen on board... but I really should tell you where we have been so far... we went up north to Bay of Islands and stayed in Paihia for 1 night, went to see Russel the next day and then went on to the west coast of the North Island... we both loved it!! there are huge trees and forrests everywhere.. and not very many people... we also went to see Tane Mahuta.. the largest tree in the world with about 2000 years of age.. it's unbelievable.. it almost scared me, when I suddenly saw it in the middle of the forrest... last night we stayed then in Matake in a lovely caravan park with hot showers and nice bathrooms.. hmmm. .. that was good... and then until now we were heading south and are now in Otorohanga.. the Kiwi Capital of the world.. honestly I have to admit that I have still no idea whether they are talking about the fruit or the bird this time... way to many different kiwi-things in this country... anyhow... we will find out when we go to the museum!!!! after that we will keep on driving to Rotorua and chill in some hot pools!! Can't wait to see the vulcanos.... I would love to upload some fotos but unfortunately that's not possible in here.. so I will do that asap!!! I talked to Kim today on the phone and I'm really looking forward to seeing her in Wanaka!!! I'll see her in about 8 days.. if our tour plan works out.. Ana and me we are a great team and besides the weather which could be definitely better everything's good... today it didn't rain too much but yesterday was very wet!!! hopefully it gets better during the next days!!