Auckland, New Zealand: Living in the countryside with nature
After a busy day out with Dahl, she finally brought me to her part of the world, to her safe homestead, far away from the hectic civilization of Auckland City.
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Auckland Day Out: Lunch at Soljans Winery, Buying Macadamia’s, Plucking Blueberries and Shelly Beach
My second day in Auckland was spent with Dahl, a lovely friend who I met a many moons ago. Our lunch at Soljans Estate Winery. I am feeling lucky with my fish n chips.
Auckland, New Zealand: Dinner at Ostro Brasserie & Bar
Chic and trendy Ostro Bar & Restaurant in Auckland CBD.
Auckland City Views from the Sky Tower
After all that I have seen and done on my first day in Auckland downtown city center, I was finally ready to visit the Sky Tower for the 360-degree city views.
Auckland Waterfront: Queens & Princes Wharves, Viaduct Basin and Wynward Quarter
The Queens Wharf and the beautiful Downtown Ferry Terminal Building.
Auckland Arrival and Downtown First Impressions: Britomart & Queen Street
My flight from Shanghai, China arrived in the wee hours of the morning in Auckland. In fact, my flight arrived earlier than scheduled so I had to wait for sisterJ and Myrhh who were just on their way to the airport. It was the break of dawn and although I did not feel any jetlag yet, I know I will in a few hours time. A traditional Maori wooden arch gateway called "Maharoa" on the Aotea Square and the beautiful and stately Auckland Town Hall to the right.
Kia Ora! Auckland Postcards
My visit to New Zealand was fantabulous! Auckland city center in the Harbour area. I only had 10 days for this visit which means I was only able to see a few places and I need to come back =) Auckland, by the way, is NOT the capital of New Zealand. I heard it was before, but then the government elected to move it to Wellington. Auckland, however, is the most populated city and is the economic hub of the country. That said, this is where my sister lives. So these are just a few pictures to start off the Auckland stories... A busy crossing in Auckland. I think this is the busiest it can get in Auckland. Auckland is relatively a small city and it has this small city feel to it. This is not the place if you want to hide away from family and friends for a night out with someone else =) There are many Owl Sculptures street art installations in the city painted in different themes and styles by participating artists. It is being sponsored by Singapore Airlines. Th...