Flight Itinerary

 Today, I bought my ticket to New Zealand! It was such an odd feeling...almost like the finality of something. "Ahhhhhh, it's actually happening!!!!!!!!!!" ran through my head quite a few times.  The 'book now' button freaked me out for awhile, and I was almost hesitant to click it, but realized that it was most likely a normal feeling at such a moment.  I also realized that money can buy you some happiness, as I celebrated my purchase by silently screaming!!  Since I got a 'deeply discounted airline ticket that is NONREFUNDABLE', my round trip stops in an abundance of places!  I will leave the US on July 10th only to return again on November 12th.  Anyone is welcome to visit, in fact it is highly recommended! :)

 From Minneapolis, I have a long layover in LAX (I hope to catch a glimpse of some celebrities).  Then, I enjoy a flight over the ocean to Auckland (NZ's biggest city).  From there, I hop over to the southern island to Christchurch where an earthquake happened recently.  After that, it's my home for 5 months in Dunedin!

  I included some visuals below..no thank you needed :)

US in comparison to NZ

Flying into Auckland, Christchurch, and Dunedin

 This purchase will hopefully be at the top of my 'Best Purchases' list at the end of my life!  I know it's not always going to be the best day ever everyday over there, but I HAVE to go otherwise it will be the biggest regret of my life.

P.S. All of you who don't have skype...it is about time to get it and add me as a contact. That way, we can stay connected, as I will not be able to be in touch via cell phone. Oh, and it is free so why the heck not?!

krl