So here it is the morning of the 10th. We have sat and had our breakfast on the patio. Still at Pagoda Lodge where we are staying for 4 nights. Very tranquil and beautiful. On Tuesday we spent the day in KeriKeri. Walked into town and then to the basin. All very beautiful. We saw the oldest building in New Zealand and visited the church the missionaries had built. Yesterday we drove to Cape Reinga - right to the north of North Island. I can't begin to describe ...

Well we have really started our trip now. Sunday we spent walking around Auckland and caught a ferry across to Devonport but we were all very weary after the long flight. And arriving at such an early time. The hotel was great and we were able to get in our rooms and shower. A lovely hotel. We were all in bed about 7.30 pm!!! The next morning we made use of the facilities. Swam in the pool and John used the gym. Break fast included at this hotel so we filled up...