We are back in Auckland now. We got here this afternoon after spending last night in Taupo. I am sick. I have a head cold fever thing and it seems to have zapped most of my energy. So I spent most of today in the car or in bed. Hopefully tomorrow we will get to finish up the shopping we have to do and wrap up the rest of our trip. We get on a plane Thursday morning at 5:45 am. (That would be Wednesday for most of you) Honestly I am longing for Samoa, my dog, and yes a bit shockingly at least the presents of the burning ball of hate which has been absent for most of our trip.
Wellington was by far my favorite stop. That may have been apparent however since we spent over a week there. The highlights were the Museum, all of the pubs and pub people we met, and a super secret visit to WETA. We also got to see parliament and meet several ministers, do some shopping, eat lots of good food, and we even managed to spend some time kicking back, watching DVD’s and relaxing at Divinia’s very comfortable home.
I think I have found another kindred spirit and life long friend in her. I only wish I had pictures.
Which brings me to the sad part. At some point I think we were robbed. Several things went missing from the car someplace between Turangi and Wellington. We spent the night in between in Palmerston North so it may have been there. But my camera is one of the things missing. Along with a fleece coat and a few things of Mo’s. All in all it is nothing we can’t live without. It is just sad to have lost ALL of the pictures. None the less, it has been a wonderful trip and I am hoping to come back at some point.