Auckland Day Two
Our second day we ventured into Auckland proper. Even though it was grey and rainy, we enjoyed the ride and looking at the boats in the harbour. We ventured on the busy streets, picked up our rental car and headed slowly to the Auckland museum. Griz did a great job of driving , trying to get used to driving on the left. Unfortunately, the rainy day and museum free day (how were we to know) brought thousands of kids and families there too.
We did enjoy the natural history section with a replica of a giant moa (30 ft tall - some huge bird!) and Griz had a chat with the resident penguin.
We also liked the Maori artifacts section, with carved marae and an actual carved canoe (80 ft long). We watched a show with Maori dancing. I had a chat with one of the Maori warriors. ( I preferred the real exhibit).
After our big city adventure, we were happy to get back to our seaside village, a Thai dinner, and another walk along the waterfront.
Our second day we ventured into Auckland proper. Even though it was grey and rainy, we enjoyed the ride and looking at the boats in the harbour. We ventured on the busy streets, picked up our rental car and headed slowly to the Auckland museum. Griz did a great job of driving , trying to get used to driving on the left. Unfortunately, the rainy day and museum free day (how were we to know) brought thousands of kids and families there too.
We did enjoy the natural history section with a replica of a giant moa (30 ft tall - some huge bird!) and Griz had a chat with the resident penguin.
We also liked the Maori artifacts section, with carved marae and an actual carved canoe (80 ft long). We watched a show with Maori dancing. I had a chat with one of the Maori warriors. ( I preferred the real exhibit).
After our big city adventure, we were happy to get back to our seaside village, a Thai dinner, and another walk along the waterfront.
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