New Zealand 2 Non-Tipping

 Matt here.. Well...we're finally trekkers/ backpackers. We stayed in our first hostel last night which is also the cheapest in the area. It wasn't too bad, different, but not too bad. Auckland is a real neat city. 

It's a big city, but not a lot of people and quite clean for it's size. We're still getting used to the non-tipping thing. Most countries outside the US don't leave a tip after the meal, but the price seems to include a reasonable tip. Nevertheless, after tipping for the last 10 years, it does feel a bit awkward. I will admit that I do like it this way and it makes my life simpler.

Matt and Cynthia (to be continued)