Auckland to Waiheke Island
Brian writes:
Today we did another round with the breakfast bar at the Duxton, which gets a bit tired by day three. We cound out later that hot meals were included in the breakfast/price of room--Dahh!
Off we went to the ferry with our loads of luggage. On the ferry ride to Waiheke (about 30 minutes) we sat next to the luggage rack and guarded our bags with our life while catching glimpses of the islands as we passed.
Rangitoto is an island close to Auckland that is uninhabited and is basically a nature preserve. No food and water, you must bring your own. Most people go over for a day hike.
In the ferry I sat next to a sheet-metal worker by trade and chatted with him. He was heading over to stay for a day at a friend's bach (pronounced "batch") (Jennifer notes: we learned later that "bach" is short for "bachelor" as in bachelor pad/get away)--small cabin like vacation homes. He tends to it and fixes things up in return for a stay there. He was friendly and it was nice to chat a local.
Once we arrived at Waiheke we were greeted by Helen and her mother, Marj. Her Dad, Dave, then joined us and we drove to see the new house they are building. Marj and Dave seem to be chronic transients--moving about often. The house they're building now will likely be sold in favor of building another home with a better view (and indoor lap pool).
We all went to lunch by the beach and waited almost an hour for our dishes--which in the end were quite delicious. I had a fish sandwich and Jennifer and Helen had a kiwi burger (with cheese, bacon and beet). (Jennifer notes: It was a hamburger...it just occured to me that one might think it was Kiwi meat...which of course it wasn't as kiwis are endangered species!!!)
In the afternoon we went driving around the beautiful island and wine tasting.
Today we did another round with the breakfast bar at the Duxton, which gets a bit tired by day three. We cound out later that hot meals were included in the breakfast/price of room--Dahh!
Off we went to the ferry with our loads of luggage. On the ferry ride to Waiheke (about 30 minutes) we sat next to the luggage rack and guarded our bags with our life while catching glimpses of the islands as we passed.
Rangitoto is an island close to Auckland that is uninhabited and is basically a nature preserve. No food and water, you must bring your own. Most people go over for a day hike.
In the ferry I sat next to a sheet-metal worker by trade and chatted with him. He was heading over to stay for a day at a friend's bach (pronounced "batch") (Jennifer notes: we learned later that "bach" is short for "bachelor" as in bachelor pad/get away)--small cabin like vacation homes. He tends to it and fixes things up in return for a stay there. He was friendly and it was nice to chat a local.
Once we arrived at Waiheke we were greeted by Helen and her mother, Marj. Her Dad, Dave, then joined us and we drove to see the new house they are building. Marj and Dave seem to be chronic transients--moving about often. The house they're building now will likely be sold in favor of building another home with a better view (and indoor lap pool).
We all went to lunch by the beach and waited almost an hour for our dishes--which in the end were quite delicious. I had a fish sandwich and Jennifer and Helen had a kiwi burger (with cheese, bacon and beet). (Jennifer notes: It was a hamburger...it just occured to me that one might think it was Kiwi meat...which of course it wasn't as kiwis are endangered species!!!)
In the afternoon we went driving around the beautiful island and wine tasting.
posted by Jennifer at 5:13 PM
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