Today was another sunny and warm day (70 degrees) in Auckland. Since New Zealand is an island nation, there are more boats per person here than any other nation in the world. And since the they are big participants in the America's cup challenge, it was appropriate to take a sailing cruise around Auckland harbor. What a blast!! When they talk about smooth sailing...it really was!!! Our tour group split into two 50-foot sailing yachts and sort of had our own little American Cup challenge. But in the harbor there was a racing competition going on for time and places on the international level. We had to tack (sort of go in a zigzag pattern) in order to avoid getting in the way of the official competition. Most everyone took turns steering. It was a blast!!
We then went to one of the highest points in Auckland called Mt. Eden where we had lunch as well as great views of the city. While there, we toured the Garden of Eden as well as view the construction of Eden Park, a stadium that will hold the world cup for rugby in 2011.
Afterward we were on a guided tour of the Auckland Museum to learn about the original inhabitants, the Maori, and view artifacts that were in meticilous condition. The museum is a modern facility and allowed you to touch and take pictures of some of the objects which is very unusual for a museum.
Lots of good food....I will probably gain weight as if I had taken a cruise. Lisa, I will need to cleanse my system when I get back home!!
Hopefully you are starting to thaw out. The sun feels nice and warm here!!
Stay safe and warm.
Love,
Gloria
We then went to one of the highest points in Auckland called Mt. Eden where we had lunch as well as great views of the city. While there, we toured the Garden of Eden as well as view the construction of Eden Park, a stadium that will hold the world cup for rugby in 2011.
Afterward we were on a guided tour of the Auckland Museum to learn about the original inhabitants, the Maori, and view artifacts that were in meticilous condition. The museum is a modern facility and allowed you to touch and take pictures of some of the objects which is very unusual for a museum.
Lots of good food....I will probably gain weight as if I had taken a cruise. Lisa, I will need to cleanse my system when I get back home!!
Hopefully you are starting to thaw out. The sun feels nice and warm here!!
Stay safe and warm.
Love,
Gloria
OK Glor I'm glad you're having fun but it's depressing on our part to see you in shorts!!! Whaaa! I always thought the American Cup looked like a blast. Now to image that you were just a part of it is going over the TOP! Keep the post coming I love reading them. Take Care!
ReplyDeleteOh yeah one more thing about the cleanse. Eat up!!! haha
ReplyDeleteMom, if you are eating like your on a cruise its only fair if i do the same. I am going to chipotle for lunch and dinner every day until you come home
ReplyDeleteLove,
Your growing son, Joey
Mom,
ReplyDeleteTT and I have started a competition. For every pound he gains i have to lose as many pounds. wish me luck. The loser has to spend the week with Fred in downtown vegas.
Glor- Your boys are sure having fun...but I think we are all having a blast reading about your fun. Shorts suit you well- wish I was wearing them right now instead of the blanket on my lap in my freezing house! I hope you didn't eat any apples in the Garden of Eden...
ReplyDeleteYou look so good behind the wheel. I hope you dont stop start go the ship. We have all seen you drive a car. Have a good time. Breath. Laugh.
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