Auckland highlights: Arriving in Auckland two days after the World Cup opens to a chilly downpour- and a general party atmosphere.
Spending the day on Waiheke with Josh and Gosia, thankfully between showers.Seeing lots of other friends and family, who I don't have photos of here. Meeting some wonderful cats.
Wandering around Auckland and updating my mental map, in particular visiting the revamped Auckland Art Gallery, and exploring the new Wynyard Quarter. Auckland just keeps getting better and better. Making a pilgrimage to Eden Park!
Eating wonderful food - Japanese at Soi, Malaysian at Mutiara, the best ham and cheese croissants I have ever eaten for breakfast at Chateaubriand in Devonport! Brunch at Shaky Isles, Kingsland, at Olaf's in Mt Eden. Lentil pie at Ripe. Having drinks at Dida's in Jervois Road. Eating the best roastbeef sandwich ever at Meola Kitchen in Pt Chev. Drinking far too much coffee. Finding an African café in Parnell with gluten-free afghans!
Catching the ferry to Devonport; going swing dancing with Claire; having a pedicure at East Day Spa (and watching a very blokey bloke have a manicure -hysterical); watching Ireland pound Australia a stone's throw from Eden Park, you could hear the road of the crowd out the window.
Still very fond of Auckland. Was a bit worried my umbrella wasn't up to it though!
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