Day 1 in Auckland!!!......

The trip started out wonderfully with an announcement saying our plane was broken and that we would have to get a new one.... thanks American I wish I would have just gotten on the new plane without knowing. From Dallas to LAX God and I were re-acquainted as the turbulence shook all the wide eyed passengers around. I however, was not worried about this, I was more concerned with the small Asian lady sitting next to me who may or may not have passed away for a portion of the flight. I was accompanied by a girl from LA who was returning from visiting her boyfriend in Texas. We had a beer and a laugh and she judged my taste in music as only one from California can. LAX was full of plugs that did not work and I am currently drawing up a class action lawsuit for those who were enticed to the plugs and quickly turned away with a frown and dead electronics. The 13 hour plane ride from LA to Auckland went fairly smooth until I was accosted in customs by a San Diego chargers fan with a drug dog. After explaining I had not carried any meats or fruits in my bags I thanked him for Drew Brees and picked up my pack. I was walking through the airport loaded down with packs and a certain can do attitude and then I stepped outside the airport doors. It is pouring in Auckland and I had no clue where to go. After checking multiple maps, several times, I hopped on a bus and prayed that I would find a hostel as well as the city of Auckland. I walked for several miles in the rain the wrong way and then stumbled upon the Ukenubu hostel. After checking in I located my dorm style room and met my roomies..... two frenchmen and what appear to be their girlfriends(still waiting on doctors confirmation as to their gender). My living situation will be changing tomorrow. Despite the rain and severe jet lag I have met a few people and made a few plans. The rain is supposed to subside by tomorrow but as many of the hostel guests have informed me the weather guy is a liar. There are no pictures or videos just yet but rest assured faithful follower....Brooks there will be soon! I hope that everyone is doing well and miss everyone!