Hey everyone,
Yesterday was a big day of walking, as we headed into Auckland to check out the backpackers and start our search for a van. Kerry and Ginny were kind enough to point us in the right direction off the ferry, and we managed to actually accomplish quite a bit, getting our phones set up, changing some money, and checking out all the notice boards about Vans for sale. We even found the "Backpacker's Car Market", where a quite helpful guy was able to give us a few pointers, and also gave us a little bit of a wake-up call along the lines of "you get what you pay for...". We had a big walk down Queenstreet, and checked out the Viaduct, where there were some AWESOME super-yachts moored, and also the Team New Zealand racing yacht which was pretty cool. So apart from a bit of a desperate dash to and from the super-market just in time for the ferry, it was a pretty good day. Having cooked our fanous meal of pasta for dinner (when we say famous it means it's famous for being the only thing we CAN cook...), it was straight to bed to catch up on some zzzz's, looking foward to a nice sleep in.
Waking up to the rain this morning meant that our original plans for the day were cancelled, as we had planned to head out to Stony Batter, an old gun station on the northern part of Waiheke, and Ginny had warned us that it would most likely be closed if it did rain. So instead we had a fairly lazy morning reading our vast, and growing collection of brochures (which we discovered often include discount vouchers! Awessssome...), which could probably be considered the beginnings of a small tourist library. Finally we decided to power up the red rocket and head into town to this internet cafe, and now off to check out a local art exhibition. Just have to make sure we always park on a hill, because the old girl just isn't that keen on starting up when its cold 
(prompted by a slightly embarrassing episode of roll-starting the car in the pouring rain...).
Post again soon
xoxox
Yesterday was a big day of walking, as we headed into Auckland to check out the backpackers and start our search for a van. Kerry and Ginny were kind enough to point us in the right direction off the ferry, and we managed to actually accomplish quite a bit, getting our phones set up, changing some money, and checking out all the notice boards about Vans for sale. We even found the "Backpacker's Car Market", where a quite helpful guy was able to give us a few pointers, and also gave us a little bit of a wake-up call along the lines of "you get what you pay for...". We had a big walk down Queenstreet, and checked out the Viaduct, where there were some AWESOME super-yachts moored, and also the Team New Zealand racing yacht which was pretty cool. So apart from a bit of a desperate dash to and from the super-market just in time for the ferry, it was a pretty good day. Having cooked our fanous meal of pasta for dinner (when we say famous it means it's famous for being the only thing we CAN cook...), it was straight to bed to catch up on some zzzz's, looking foward to a nice sleep in.
Waking up to the rain this morning meant that our original plans for the day were cancelled, as we had planned to head out to Stony Batter, an old gun station on the northern part of Waiheke, and Ginny had warned us that it would most likely be closed if it did rain. So instead we had a fairly lazy morning reading our vast, and growing collection of brochures (which we discovered often include discount vouchers! Awessssome...), which could probably be considered the beginnings of a small tourist library. Finally we decided to power up the red rocket and head into town to this internet cafe, and now off to check out a local art exhibition. Just have to make sure we always park on a hill, because the old girl just isn't that keen on starting up when its cold 
(prompted by a slightly embarrassing episode of roll-starting the car in the pouring rain...).
Post again soon
xoxox
awesome view from the house
Keeping track great photos great to see how yous going Paul
ReplyDeleteLoving the blog - stalking with your permission! We miss u both sooo much but happy to see u out there - discovering the joys of travelling together. xox karen/mum
ReplyDeleteHey guys! Wow your blog is awesome. The view from your house is beautiful, so jealous right now, but that was expected right?
ReplyDeleteNice car :)
You guys look really happy and I hope it keeps going really well.
Denmark is dead to me without you (sorry any denmark people who read this, i still love you!).
Oh and enjoy this comment, i created an igoogle account just to keep in touch, yes i am that dedicated.
Love edie (and pretty sure henry's pining for you as well) xx
warren sez - make sure the heater is in working condition on any vehicle u buy, come winter u will be needing it!!!! luv n kisses, mum
ReplyDeletewow, just tuned in and am glad i did. i miss u both already.
ReplyDeleteur incredibly lucky to have houses like that to fall back on. :)
looks cold?
edie wasnt kidding wen she said denmark is dead to her now. she is attempting to leave.
anyway hope u can afford a van with a windscreen let alone a heater, with that itinary. :P
cant wait for the next installment.
ciao xo much love