FIRST WEEK IN AUCKLAND

My first week in Auckland was pretty awesome. There are couple guys down from US for only a few weeks, so we have been very busy wining and dining …. And also discovered Chimay beer … and managed to drink the Belgium Beer Café dry of all their Blue Grand Reserve (including the 1.5litre magnums).

What happens when you run out of 750ml bottles ... go straight up to the 1.5L!!

The Kiwis are relaxed and very switched on, and there is a great atmosphere of getting things done .. with a good balance of work and fun…. Not to mention the breaks for morning-teas, and Friday afternoon drinks (something that did not happen in the US ... ever!!!).

The offices are slick and modern, high enough in the Lumley building to overlook Auckland harbor, so its great being there, and every few hours just take a few minutes out of the day, and stare out into the horizon.

Currently they put us up in OAK Apartments across the road (less than minute away), which are convenient, but a bit small and boxy, and I have been looking at other more permanent arrangements, and currently trying to stitch up an awesome pad in the Mertropolis building (below)… will let you know how it turns out.