Journal, First Impression, Cultural Shock, Most Excited: As I first arrived in new Zealand nothing seemed much different inside the airport since it was pretty westernized with McDonalds and KFC. Once we walked outside though I started to actually feel like we were in a foreign country. The different climate environment and overall look and feel seemed just completely different. Once spending more time here I actually began to notice the different aspects of their culture and get the cultural shock. The first cultural difference I noticed was the presence of the Maori culture. It as present every where we went. At the airport, the jade factory, and many other places. Then there was how all the cars drove on the left side of the road instead of the right. Driving like that seemed completely unnatural and I'm still having trouble getting used to it. Lastly the terrible stench from the geothermal vents was the biggest shock because as we drove to rotarua the terrible rotten egg smell seemed absolutely disgusting and I had no idea on how the people could stand the smell. The thing I'm looking forward to the most is white water rafting, I've always wanted to do this and it'll e a good chance to experience New Zealand's wilderness in a unique way. It seems like such a good way to do this.
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