Landing at 3pm local time, I arrived at Auckland. My second visit to Auckland and New Zealand. The first time we holidayed here with our boys. I remember the city is so dead. Everything closed at 5pm. Today, Auckland is busier. It is the village version of Singapore. Many foreigners, all young adult studying the University. The food court is practically all Asian food - Thai, Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese. The streets are much busier.
I recalled my wife upset with me for not going out of the city to go to tourist spots. I am not the adverturous type who will go everywhere to sightsee and experience tourist attractions. I always walk around the hotels I stayed. So my family did not experience much in Auckland previously. I don't any of the boys even remembered being in Auckland as we stayed in the hotel most of the time.
The city has grown. Many food courts and cafes dot the main street. I recall the city was practically dead after 7pm. Not a soul walking outside. And tonight, I took a walk at 9pm and the streets are busy with young adults. Starbucks and other cafes have patrons drinking and socialising. All the shops are closed at 7pm. Tomorrow is shopping night where the stores can open till 9pm. Yes, the shops need a licence to stay open!
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