We arrived at Schipol (Amsterdam) on the 0650 flight from Dublin - a flight of 1 and a quarter hours. The sky at sunrise was a burst of vibrant reds and yellows- more reminiscent of sunset rather than sunrise !!
We now awaited confirmation of a seat to Guangzhou. We flew out at 1230, an eleven and a half hour flight and arrived in Guangzhou at 0730. (Wednesday). We departed Guangzhou again at 14.30 and arrived in Auckland at 0730 (Thursday) adding 13 hours to my life. What a journey- not to be taken lightly!!
Auckland Airport and 787
Today, we visited the tourist office and can confirm that the Kiwis continue to live up to their excellent reputation in tourist services - by the time we left, we had booked plane, train, bus, ferry and car - all our travel arrangements in place - more anon!!
Auckland is a city of contrasts - on the one hand are the old buildings appearing as if they need some TLC
The Civic Theatre
The Ferry Terminal Building
Former GPO now Railway Station
and on the other the ultra modern buildings that make up the new city, appearing lto mirror a mini Manhattan, along its harbour.
Queen's Street - main thoroughfare
The city skies are dotted with cranes, the price of houses is rapidly increasing and there is a shortage of construction workers - where did we hear that before?
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