A Great American Feeling

Warning to all...I'm about to get political in this one. It's been so great traveling now that Obama is president. This is the first time that I've traveled and people have positive things to say about the American gov't. From the guy we bought our car from to political leaders to street vendors, everyone has a renewed feeling about America. When we were at the Waitangi Day festivities at the beginning of our trip, the leader of the Maori Party was wearing an Obama shirt (at an important event!). The leader of the Labor Party (he's the second highest political figure right now) said that at least they can agree on one thing...America has the right president! It's great to hear this attitude.