When Dave first arrived in NZ last year, one of his first blog entries called the weather annoying. At home safely under the July skies, I scoffed at this description. How could anyone call 14 degrees in the dead of winter annoying? It sure sounded sweet to me.
Over the course of the past two weeks, I now understand this description. The weather really does alternate between brilliant sunshine and plummeting rain all day long. With my time here winding down, I often think I should get out and do more...and yet, I loathe the daily drenchings. Interestingly enough, the Aucklanders seem completely unphased. They do not wear raincoats, and only the staunchest carry umbrellas. As each downpour begins, I can't help but sprint for the nearest tree or bus stop...that alone identifies me as a tourist :-)
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