The ship was docked in downtown Auckland for two days. We had arranged in advance to meet our friends, Judy and Barry, whom we had met on our Yangtze River cruise many years ago. They picked us up at the ship and drove us to their "batch", or Summer cottage in Whangamata, about a two hour drive southeast of Auckalnd. The drive took us through the mountains and we saw beautiful scenery. We spent the night in Whangamata and basically had a delightful time together. This is an experience we will not forget.

When we returned to the ship we learned that we have a new grandson. Congratulations to Liz and Adrian.

written by  rcodel on February 9, 2011 from Auckland, New Zealand
from the travel blog: World Cruise - 2011
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Soeren can't wait to meet you when you get back.

written by  fidelio on February 12, 2011

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