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Post by jimm on Oct 24, 2015 1:03:04 GMT -5
All is ok now. I figured that the guests pretty much keep to themselves anyway, so I'm not being treated any differently to anyone else. Was wet here most of the day.
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Post by HalcyonDaze on Oct 24, 2015 2:04:26 GMT -5
The sad thing I found last hostelling experience was that the communal book shelf, which ended up starting many conversations, was gone from most places, or at least a pale imitation of what it once was. Travel has changed in some ways, and I don't necessarily put all of that down to aging.
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Post by sprite on Oct 24, 2015 4:41:34 GMT -5
yes, it is different. much less interaction between guests now, unless there's an organised drinking thing.
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Post by leela on Oct 24, 2015 12:30:27 GMT -5
I've found that the hostel experience varies hugely depending on location. English speaking countries (and 'western' countries) travellers feel at home and comfortable, so tend not to look for company in their hostel. In more remote or alien places, people look for some conversation and are more companionable. I found China (particularly outside the big cities) exceptional in that regard. Solo travellers in particular, were hungry for English conversation and other westerners to talk to.
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Post by jimm on Oct 26, 2015 3:57:09 GMT -5
The place I'm in now in National Park, Tongariro is great - lovely hosts, pleasant guests, very clean, comfy and well organised. Very happy here.
Btw the train trip down from Auckand is the Best Train Ride Ever. The train has an open carriage at the front - no glass in the windows and no seats. The noise, wind and smells were fantastic, especially powering through the winding hilly bits as it gets further south. I wept tears of joy it was so good. Well, almost wept.
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Post by HalcyonDaze on Oct 26, 2015 4:08:03 GMT -5
Sounds fantastic.
I loved National Park. Had a great time there.
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Post by sophie on Oct 26, 2015 9:08:04 GMT -5
Putting it on my list, Jimm!
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