Although we lost a day during our journey to Auckland , we did not appear to suffer from 'jet lag'. The A380 is comfortable with slightly wider seats and more leg room, we were able to sleep for some of the journey. The Emirates food and cabin staff were very good so we arrived in good shape. After a nap in the hotel we went to explore Auckland. We soon found ourselves in the harbour area where we had something to eat. John had a big bowl of large green lipped mussels - just up his street.
The harbour in Auckland is huge we walked quite a way looking at some fabulous yachts, one belonging to a Russian billionaire! On Wednesday we took the ferry to Devonport to see life small town 'village style' . There are quite a few parallels with small town America but with an English feel. In the afternoon we went to the Auckland museum which provides a great insight into Maori life and history
The following morning we were up bright and early to catch the Northern Explorer train that would take us down through the north island to Wellington. We brought a cool bag from the UK using this with managed to have a good breakfast and lunch on the train. The views and scenery from the train was stunning, part of the train was an open carriage so I was able to use my binoculars on the journey. We arrived at 6.30 in the evening at Rydges hotel in Wellington this is a short walk from the station. It proved to be a great location to visit this cosmopolitan city. In the evening I had arranged to book a meal at an Italian restaurant this has been arranged by the concierge at the hotel and proved to be very good indeed. It was a bit of a surprise when we arrived at the restaurant to receive a free glass of sparkling wine and heart shaped chocolate and Maueen even got a red rose when we were leaving so that was very special indeed.
The weather has been very good so sun tan cream is being used.... Great!!!!!
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