We left mid March from Texas and in New Zealand they were in their fall.
Packing:
- one large luggage
- two carry on's
- purse (cheat system)
As it was fall and I am always cold, I packed pants, sweaters and my leather jacket. Swim suit just in case.
Flight internationally:
Checked just the one bag. Flew TX to LA. LA to New Zealand. Very long flight. Almost 15 hours, not including layover in LA.
New Zealand air was an awesome flight though.Stewards, movie options, everything. They had movies on board that werent playing yet and all the LOTR movies. The Hobbit too. I loved the cheesy new zealand safety video.
1st city- Auckland
We arrived in Auckland and rode this minivan to our hotel. Cheapest way +tripadvisor suggested. Our hotel was in downtown Auckland. Walking distance to everything. I have this idea, to get to know a place, you have to get to know the locals and walk around.
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| Street artist |
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| And of course we found a game store. |
The locals speak English so speaking to people wasn't an issue. I must say I was surprised by the race/ethnicity I saw in Auckland. Mind you, Auckland is the busiest city, maybe the capitol. Besides said locals theirwere a lot of Asian people. Students in that city mainly.
There was a grocer store nearby so we chose to buy food to make in our apartment/hotel. Saving money.
Day 2:
Activity of the day- Waitomo caves & glow worms
Woke up early to catch our bus to Waitomo (different city on N. Island). Went from one bus to another in Auckland, got fruit breakfast, than bus ride.
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| Husbands technique |
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| Snackies in Apartment |
Day 3
Activities: Trip to Davenport & Eating at the skyrise
Woke up early and walked the town. Walked back to ferry dock and decided to go over to Davenport. Our tour guide was great in Davenport. Drove us around town and talked about everything. Didn't mention +Lorde was from there but found out later.
Walking around town and we see this. All towns should have this.
This is Davenport from Auckland
This is the Ferry we will take over
Something i wish we/I had done. parasailing. When we say New Zealand is an extreme sport place, we mean it.
View atop mountain head of Auckland. Basically, from Davenport.
Our nifty tour guide and van. I got front seat
Cheeze
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| Beautiful sky shot. |
Scooter vehicle i wanted to take....
Another shot...beauty
floor around the viewtop -->
and below
Elevator floor-->
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| Karaoke is everywhere |
To be continued.....
