My speedy trip to Auckland became even speedier when it turned out my hotel’s Wi-Fi was only available in the lobby. Fortunately the Auckland CBD has a few other options.
The video above sums up the first day in pictures. It’s the product of Story Maker, a BB10 app which automatically compiles photos into video summaries. I’m very happy with using it; works well and no hassle.
Music by The J Arthur Keenes Band
The hassle was that I couldn’t upload it, since there was no Wi-Fi option in my room, paid or otherwise. Telstra has kindly loaned me a SIM for the week but it doesn’t include roaming. I misread the hotel details; more fool me.
The lobby offered free Wi-Fi, but only a scant 8MB; barely enough for email. Auckland CBD has a free Wi-Fi option, with a slightly less restrictive 30MB option, and then there are cafes and Maccas. So I survived, but video uploads had to wait until I had less constrained airport lounge Wi-Fi .
No Wi-Fi wasn’t the only restriction at the Mercure Windsor, as you can see in this quick hotel video:
Clothes weren’t a bother. My T-shirt and socks dried overnight, but the undies needed a quick blast with a hair dryer before I pocketed them. The hotel had a laundry room, but paying to dry one item seemed excessive.
Today I fly to Melbourne, with meetings and one of my occasional ABC Radio National Drive appearances to fit in. At least I won’t have to worry about Wi-Fi.
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