Slept much better last night, did'nt wake up so hopefully getting use to the 13 hour time difference. Went in to central Auckland today - which is quite small and quiet really, wondered down to Queens road then made our way up to the Sky tower. Past one of the 'thrill seeking rides' which is a catpult that flings you up in the air and spins you round - absolutely not my thing!! Then we watched people dive off the top of Sky tower, its like free falling but with ropes! This would be more my kind of thing, Calem is keen to have a go, but I am not making my mind up yet!
Went up to the top of Sky tower, the tallest in the Southern hemisphere and the view is amazing, so great to be able to look out over the city see the mountains, volcanoes and the harbours etc, is a beautiful city and very green. Then we went up the next level to the Orbit and revolving restaurant and had dinner, a real treat - the kids had a great time standing on the static and the moving floor at the same time and trying not to do the splits!! Gwendo spent her time trying not to look out too much as she would start to feel giddy!!
Really enjoyed today and good to see the city and pray - but there is much more to do and see. Its also good to understand what why Charles and Gwendo have moved here and their dreams for the future...
Tonight have been chilling at home chatting and relaxing in the garden. Gwendo and Charles have a student from Korea who moved in yesterday called En-Young, she has her first day at college tomorrow - she is here for a month to improve her English, and tomorrow Kirsty (who I travelled out here with) is flying to the South Island to continue her 5 month adventure in NZ.
