EMBARKATION DAY

Wednesday, February 19, 2025 — after we all did some last-minute errands in Auckland, we got a taxi and left for the ship, about 10 minutes from the hotel. The embarkation process was smooth and we were able to get into our cabins immediately. We were a little worn out from the long day yesterday […]

HOBBITS AND GLOW WORMS

Tuesday, February 18, 2025 — we knew it was going to be a long day…. we had to be ready and in front of the hotel by 6:10am. The driver came by about 6:20 and we were off to Hobbiton, followed by a visit to Waitomo Cave. I have never read any of Tolkien’s books […]

RAINY DAYS AND MONDAYS ALWAYS GET ME…

Monday, February 17, 2025 – woke up to a light rain. Went downstairs to have breakfast and left on our 10-minute walk downhill to catch the ferry to Waiheke Island. Along with a relatively small horde of other passengers, we shuffled onto the ferry and settled into our unassigned seats. The ferry ride was smooth […]

MAKING FRIENDS WITH AUCKLAND

Sunday, February 16, 2025 – Wide awake at 6am—put on some quiet music and took some time to relax, stretch and breathe. Had a little bite to eat and went out for a walk. Wandered down to the waterfront and walked along Quay Street for awhile, then turned inland and started climbing. The hill to […]