After countless hours in airports and airplanes we finally arrived in Auckland, NZ late on the Dec. 28th. Sadly, we woke up to a horrible phone call that Hannah would have to be leaving us for a family emergency. So it's just the two of us (Britt and Shanna) starting this journey...hoping to possibly to meet up with Hannah along the way. Hannah, we love you and it won't be the same without you!
While aimlessly wandering around the city we stumbled upon a ferry to an island off the coast. We decided to hop on and ended up at Waiheke, one of the most beautiful islands we have ever seen. It resembled Hawaii but even more beautiful if you can imagine. However, we learned a few things quickly. After a ferrry ride and a short hike to the beach we were already completely sunburnt before we even got down to our swimsuits with perfect T-shirt outlines! We also realized how out of shape we are b/c we could barely walk by the end of the day from all the hiking around (not to mention our hostel sits on top of a rediculously steep hill). By the end of this trip we are hoping to be really tan, not burnt and buff and strong, not sore!
We're about to get ready to go out and celebrate New Years (almost a full day before anyone reading this will)! Happy New Year and we love you and miss you all!
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Hey Shan...your Mom is here and we are having a Happy New Year cocktail...Yeee Haaaa...
ReplyDeleteHey what have you found out about the Hairdryer sitsuation? Dual vot. working?
Sunscreen is packed...for Jenn..Thanks for the tip....Have fun..be safe love you
beth..S
Hey Britt, if you are in Auckland check out the Auckland Fish Market within walking distance of the ferry terminal, Vuaduct Harbor, Fox's, etc. You can get any kind of fresh seafood barbecued very inexpensively. Get a bottle of Sauvignon Blanc to go with it. Ask for Michel (the French guy in the fish market) and he'll cook for you. Don't forget to try the green-lipped mussels.
ReplyDeleteI miss you both very much...Im sure your having a great time.. Happy New Year!! Love you, be safe.
ReplyDeleteDon't forget to get a phone asap. I will try to get Skype as soon as I get the computer working reliably. Hope you are both staying out of too much sun and having a good time. We sure miss you and all the mess around here. Also, bet you are glad you were gone before I had to take the Christmas decor down!!! Love ya, XOXO Mom
ReplyDeleteHey girls....how about a little feed back from you all...the slugs in the States need a little something so we can live vicariously through you. I have passed on the sunscreen tip to Jenn. She is ready !!
ReplyDeleteWrite soon !!!!