We went to Costco, the only one in NZ. I like going to Costco in various countries, they often have large sizes of the good stuff to take home. Who’s familiar with Freddos? Hah, I got a giant bag. Once again, though, no damn Smarties, but they had tubs of M&Ms - I do NOT … Continue reading Before departing New Zealand…
I can handle the reversal of the car - it’s not a total mirror image, as the pedals are in the same place. So is the manual gear box, but this one’s automatic. However, in this particular vehicle (a hybrid Toyota Corolla), the indicator is on the right, not the left. Every minute or two … Continue reading Driving on the left side isn’t the problem.
Southwest, easyJet, JetStar… what the heck? Is that like a bargain paint color as well? We took JetStar from Auckland to Wellington… that was an experience. Never flown with a 29” seat pitch before. Zowie… if you’re taller than 5’5”, I strongly recommend you find another carrier or at least pay for the exit or … Continue reading Why do cheapo airlines use orange?
I swear I’m beefing up my thigh muscles (not a bad thing, really) with all the ups and downs we’re doing. We decided to go up to the top of Maungawhau (Mount Eden), the highest point in Auckland and a volcano dormant 28,000 years, give or take a decade or two. Somehow, my brain didn’t … Continue reading Who knew New Zealand was so damn hilly??
Eden Park Stadium is amazing. To this Los Angeleno, it’s astonishing to sit in a 43,200 capacity sports arena that has no parking. Your ticket includes public transit… so everyone is expected to ride the bus or the train to get there - the surrounding streets are closed to all but residents - so you … Continue reading Eden Park and an Island
Beloved groaned… but said “Yeah… what?” All props go to this woman. For 30 years she’s put up with this. If our roles were reversed, I’d be divorced, living in a crappy little apartment, because I would’ve dumped my ass years ago. I am what those personality tests refer to as an “activator”. My brain … Continue reading Honey? I whispered. Are you awake? I have an idea…
Examining Misadventures 