Just go, C!
I'm Charity, a proud auntie, wine lover, semi-nerd, and dreamer who can't stay in one place for too long.
Well friends, I made it to Auckland!
All went fairly well on the journey, save for the lone screaming child on the flight who was seated in the row in front of mine. I probably wouldn't have slept much anyway, let's be honest. Got through customs with no issue, found my transport to the area of Mt. Eden where my hostel is situated, the sun was shining, the air was cool and crisp, and all was right with the world. Got to the hostel and that's when I started to question my life choices just a bit. Hippie twenty-somethings were huddled in the kitchen and dining area where there were not one but four acoustic guitars hanging on the wall. I walked up to my "room" where there are 5 bunk beds and I had thought for SURE that I had booked an all-girl dorm. I did not. It was warm and smelled of dirty socks. There was one of the 20-somethings in the room when I walked in. Me, baffled: "Is this coed?!?!?" Him: ".....what?" hahaha. I walked out of the room into the hallway to collect myself, trying to look super cool like I belonged there and was really hip and lit and on fleek and all that. Oh boy. Fast forward a few days later, and I think I've adjusted fairly well to hostel living. I have actually been sleeping like a champ (probably thanks in part to the Melatonin chewies) and have learned a few tricks to making it more bearable: 1. Learn the schedule of the other occupants and adjust yours accordingly. I shower and eat at the "off" times. 2. Buy a padlock. 3. Bring your own towel. Thankfully, I had bought a microfiber type towel before my trip. 4. Know that everyone else doesn't want you messing with their shit as much as you don't want them messing with your shit. It's the golden rule of room sharing. 5. And most important - EARPLUGS. Truly, it is not all THAT bad and I would do it again. Spending just under $100USD for 5 nights certainly helps me get over myself, not to mention the experience of leaving my comfy zone and knowing that it could always be worse. They could allow the guitars in the dorms.
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Amanda
11/26/2016 06:41:34 am
I love this!! You are the perfect person to hostel it up! It sounds like it's an adventure already! :) Have a great time!
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Amy
11/26/2016 07:03:25 am
There are hostels all over the world. You belong to Hostel International, yes? If only I were younger...
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Charity
11/26/2016 11:57:14 am
I actually use the Hostelworld app which is fantastic. I know of HI as well, though.
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Linda Ferreira
11/26/2016 08:07:10 am
A+ Love the list of new items you are finding useful.
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Tina
11/26/2016 03:01:07 pm
Brave girl!
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Michelle Carpenter
11/26/2016 03:45:24 pm
Charity,
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Charity
11/26/2016 03:50:37 pm
Thank you so much, Michelle, for my healthy dose of warm fuzzies and encouragement! I hope all is well with you in CA. Miss our chats.
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Jenn Lake
11/26/2016 05:43:18 pm
So amazing that you're doing this!!! I'm gonna take a lesson from you about staying in hostels. I've always been a little nervous about it because I thought it would be filled with a bunch of teenagers:-) Can't wait to read about all your adventures!!!
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Charity
11/26/2016 08:02:09 pm
HA that's what I was afraid of, too, but it's really not that bad. I don't spend much time there anyway! But I have to remember that they're feeling the same way I am, most likely. And thankfully, a few "older" ones have come through since. Hostels tend to have a revolving door.
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Elaine
11/26/2016 07:53:31 pm
You are so awesome! Quite inspiring. I need to follow all this info in hopes that I do this one day. Dang I should have partnered with you!!!
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Analisa
11/27/2016 10:07:57 pm
Followed the link from your FB page. Is this the Bamber House? I just booked that place for January...
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Linda Carter-King
11/28/2016 02:18:37 pm
Charity- so great to read about your adventures! Just found the link to your blog on your facebook page. Look forward to hearing more! We live in such a wonderful world that we so often forget to explore. You GO GIRL👏🏽
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