So, with a week off, business associates to chase up, we pack our bags and head to Auckland, NZ for a day or two.
Accidentally, I stumbled across a link for the Coast to Coast Walk that leaves from Auckland Viaduct and travels to Onehunga, a distance of about 22 kilometres. as the weather looks like it is perfect hiking weather, Hugo and I pack our walking gear, in case we get the opportunity to complete this track whilst in NZ.
Having never travelled to NZ before I wasn't expecting it to be so beautiful, I wasn't prepared for Auckland to be so hip, so cool and so laid back. There were beautiful parks and play areas for the kids, the harbour area is laid out for visitors and makes for a great place to visit.
Although only having three days in the country, we made the most of it. From watching a UFC fight in a local bar surrounded by Irishmen cheering for their countryman, to a beautiful seafood dinner in a converted warehouse, to a ferry trip across to Waiheke Island.. The whole time we were there, NZ continually surprised me, the people are exceptionally friendly, there are backpackers galore, and there are shops, and bars and restaurants to rival any major city in the world. They take great pride in the Maori Heritage, and all the souvenir type stores all source their goods from NZ.
I loved the landscape. The weather, Waiheke Island, the people, the beers, the food.
We will be back... For much longer visit.. Soon. 
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