Eddie, our driver picked us up and delivered us to the airport safe and sound. He was a built like a brick#%%@ house and tossed Ashley’s monster bag in the back with one arm. We chatted about daughters, Fiji (he was born there) and playing in Australia’s professional Rugby League.
At Sydney’s International Airport we found our Quantas boarding area and delivered our bags with minimal trouble. No we just had to wait to board the plane to Auckland.
The girls refusing this cherry photo op. To early for cooperation.
This huge animatronic head looking at me as I passed through the duty free store.
Massive Chocolate croissant with minimal actual chocolate.
Check the board at Sydney International Airport. I very much enjoyed their instructions
Flying Quantas. Check✅
Auckland is 2 hours ahead of Sydney. Who knew?
Auckland is almost straight east of Sydney. Who knew?
Once in Auckland, Graham our driver delivered us safely to the Intercontinental Auckland which is in the Deloitte Building. Ashley almost refused to stay there.
The view from our room.
One more view from the harbor
The hull of the KZ1
After the Kiwis won the Americas Cup with this hull design the only way to beat them was to switch to a catamaran style boat.
Zoom in for a little sailing history if you desire or just enjoy this dudes sweet mustache.
The unfortunate building our hotel was in.
Intercontinental never disappoints with the flair
Little known fact, Kiwis like beer.
We embarked on an Auckland Harbor sail and dinner. The weather was less than cooperative.
Capt and the crew?
Looking back at Auckland. The sky looks suspicious to me.
The Auckland Harbor Bridge. Is this foreshadowing?
According to our Captain this is the New Zealand Navy.
Ashley smashing these delicious treats
On the water and smiling.
New Zealand was formed by volcanic activity. Most of the volcanos are considered extinct. This one, Whakaari (White Island) is considered dormant.
New Zealand sailing with New Zealand 🇳🇿 wine
Still smiling despite the rain.
Seriously another rainy harbor cruise we need to turn this around.
The sea was angry that day my friend but ,Ashley was happy.
The captain keeping us under a 3 hour tour.
Full Sail tacking into the wind.
Look at the smile. Hopefully she will remember her dad as the fun adventure guy and not the yelling to clean your room guy.
This dude makes the blog for 3 reasons: 1. I think his wife is going to try and recruit Ashley to work in Australia. 2. His son loves Kobe, not MJ but one of the 2 best next answers. 3. He loved my backpack and swears he has the same one!!!!! We all know how awesome Greenie is.
Back at the Harbor again.
Safe and sound drinks at the hotel.
When you travel and eat adventurously sometimes your number comes up so Katie took the evening to rest and recover.
Tomorrow on to Rotoura!!
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