Auckland .... Done!

Full day in Auckland from 11am-6pm taking the bus so Liz can have a drink; I had two things I wanted to tick off: Bay boat tour and going to the top of the Skytower.

Shortly after arriving Liz and I got the boat tour tickets then had lunch while we waited, annoying the first waiter after being seated by ditching the place for a cheaper twenty dollar deal next door. The waiter was a midget too, which made me guilty (like tricking a child) for 5 minutes before I was distracted by free wine at the new place. Had proper seafood which was a real bargain.

Was forced to neck a pint in 2 minutes when we realised the time and legged it for the boat but made it in time and as an added bonus I did not throw up. The boat tour was ace which included a stop over on the volcanic Rangitoto Island which dominates Auckland Bay and I had been dying to stop off at and I nicked a volcanic rock as a souvenir.

Skytower was next as the weather got clearer; going right up to the top and seeing miles all around of the North Island and a great chance for photo opportunities. Was a great laugh and we got to see loads.

When we got home I taught Anna 2 variations of standard patience with her new cards then settled down with wine. Tomorrow will be a lazy day as I need to get up the day after for the start of my epic solo trip to the South Island.

Lots of pics today so I am going to try and figure out how to post more than one at a time.... this may not go well!