The kidlets and I are going to Auckland for a week to visit my lovely friend Maria (and her family - the kids *can't wait*). I love love love the North Shore. From the first time I went there I felt at home, and just drawn to the place. The above photo is of Rangitoto Island. It is a volcano (after shock) just off the coast... We went there once in the middle of summer and hiked to the top (carrying Sebastien because he was only 3 and couldn't walk on the path due to the heat radiating off the volcanic rocks). There is no water on the island and basically it is like walking over BBQ coals... But we loved it. Anyway... Maria lives 2 minutes walk from this beach and I fully intend on spending plenty of time there doing yoga and enjoying the good company (Maria, the kids and Rangitoto)
And here is the lovely city of Auckland. Yes, it really looks that pretty. It is a world away from English looking Christchurch... We could never support Auckland rugby but I would move back there if the opportunity presented itself. (Hang on, to the North Shore, not Auckland... let's get this straight. And if you ask Lucy where she was born she will tell you "Takapuna" not "Auckland"...)
The kidlets and I are going to Auckland for a week to visit my lovely friend Maria (and her family - the kids *can't wait*). I love love love the North Shore. From the first time I went there I felt at home, and just drawn to the place. The above photo is of Rangitoto Island. It is a volcano (after shock) just off the coast... We went there once in the middle of summer and hiked to the top (carrying Sebastien because he was only 3 and couldn't walk on the path due to the heat radiating off the volcanic rocks). There is no water on the island and basically it is like walking over BBQ coals... But we loved it. Anyway... Maria lives 2 minutes walk from this beach and I fully intend on spending plenty of time there doing yoga and enjoying the good company (Maria, the kids and Rangitoto)
And here is the lovely city of Auckland. Yes, it really looks that pretty. It is a world away from English looking Christchurch... We could never support Auckland rugby but I would move back there if the opportunity presented itself. (Hang on, to the North Shore, not Auckland... let's get this straight. And if you ask Lucy where she was born she will tell you "Takapuna" not "Auckland"...)
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I'm so happy for you to get out of town! You could have mentioned this on email you know. :)
It will be nice for you to get a break from earthquakes.
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