It was hard to absorb we were in our last few days in New Zealand. We dropped off the hire car and headed to our final destination of Auckland. It was strange to be in a city again after being surrounded by so much natural beauty but still the sun was shining and could console Erich with a trip to the harbour and Anericas cup village to look at the boats
We were staying at the Skycity hotel, the big tower in the pic above, and had reservations for that night in the orbit 360 degrees rotating restaurant. We headed up early for a cocktail and to take in the view before sun set. Can you spot Father Christmas in the pic below
As the sun went down we were slowly spinning enoying the most delicious meal and looking at the view of the city and all the buildings. By the time we got to desert the lights were on twinkling away with the added bonus of Christmas lights too. Beautiful!
A quick trip to the casino after, our little flutter was not so lucky but had a thoroughly enjoyable evening all the same.
Next morning time to walk the city and clocked up 12km before dinner. From park to park, sculptures and sights it was like we were slowly saying goodbye to New Zealand.
A moment of reflection, and a quick nap on a cricket pitch refreshed up ready for the Victoria Park Christmas market at night. A Christmas market without being wrapped up in layers and cuddling your mulled wine for heat doesn’t seam right somehow.
A tasty Italian and early night as in the morning we are up early to say goodbye to New Zealand, thank you we loved you are hope to come back one day. HAWAII BABY, here we come. Champagne breakfast ( and shower in Erichs case as the champagne went pop over him) in the business lounge in the airport then off. I wonder if we see Father Christmas in the sky!
