I read an entry from my journal to my mom and she suggested that I blog it for all of you to read.... this was when I was in Auckland waiting for my flight to Sydney.
March 8th- I'm in AKL waiting for my flight. I board in 20 minutes and I still don't have a freakin gate. In the US I have a gate three weeks before my flight. Airport security is so lax here. In the US the people that work for the airlines are ready to cut your head off if you so much as crack a smile. Even the immigration people here are sweet. Immigration people are supposed to be mean and scary and make you feel like like a grain of salt. They are supposed to make you second guess bringing that pack of gum into the country without declaring it. Not in New Zealand.
Everyone in New Zealand is all, "Oh hi how are you today? Are you excited to travel? How long have you been away for? Did you enjoy your trip?"
Everyone in the US is all, "Has your luggage been with you the entire time? Have you left your luggage alone anywhere? Did anyone give you anything to carry? What are you smiling for? NEXT!
Then they herd you like cattle to the metal detector where they proceed to strip you down to your bra and underwear and inspect the inside of your mouth for possible terrorist germs. New Zealand they're all, "Oh no mate, you don't have to take your trainers off. Nope, no need to take off your fleece we know you're just cold and not trying to conceal a weapon. Oh don't forget your complimentry toiletry case for the plane ride and when you arrive into the next city! Cheers mate!
It's amazing how different our countries really are and how politically correct we are with our lives. This trip has definitely put that into perspective for me.
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