There is only time to post a few
pictures before I turn into a pumpkin, internet-wise. We are a bit put out because The Hilton
charges a truly exorbitant rate for internet access in the room. Having made a minor stink about it, we were
grudgingly given a couple of one hour “passes” for the lobby, so now I sit in
the lobby and under pressure, not good conditions for yours truly. But enough griping, just let me say that if
the posts are few and far between it will be for lack of access.
We had lunch in a surprising good
spot today—the weather was intermittent rain and pretty cold--so we were lucky
to find such a cozy spot with delicious food.
Afterwards we took a one hour bus tour around the city so that we could
get acclimated. Auckland is not a
walking city. Everything is very spread
out and although we are on the harbor and very close to downtown, we knew there
is much more to see. The bus tour was an
excellent way to get a feel for the city.
Here are a few pictures.
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| Auckland from across the harbor. Sky Tower is quite impressive and taller than the Eiffel Tower according to the commentary |
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| Another city view. |
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| Avery beautiful apartment house in a classy section of town. |
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| The Auckland Museum. |
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| An interesting city street. I'm not sure what the red Asian looking building is but iI love the different styles. |
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