Auckland is one of the fasted growing cities in the world or so we were told. But it is also one of the most expensive cities. We had a great time walking around the harbor and then after getting on the Viking Orion ship we had an excursion giving us some great views and some history of the city and the Maori people.
The skytower in the city photo supposedly provides great views of the city and the harbor. But we never partook. It also provides a venue for pungee jumping while in the city. It costs about $200 for a 7 second fall. No thanks!
For lunch back on the ship Kathy was good and had a chef’s salad. I was great and had a huge piece of roast lamb with veggies and some fries (not many). That means I have had lamb 4 times so far. Not quite once per day. But I am trying at least while in New Zealand.
In a few hours we sail away. First port gone with many more to come. We have met 3 couples that never received their luggage from the flight to New Zealand. They remain hopeful that it will arrive in the next few hours. Or else!!!
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