We celebrated our 38th wedding anniversary today (and probably will again tomorrow since it's still yesterday in Atlanta), by walking down from Grey Lynn/Ponsonby to the central business district, watching for meaningful souvenirs along the way, and catching the ferry across the bay to Devonport.

Our walk to the Ferry Terminal took us through Myers Park once again so I got a chance to get some better photos - seems the park was established in 1913. We had hoped to pick up a scone or some hot cross buns, (very popular here) on our way but that just did not materialize. It wasn't from any lack of plentiful cafes, coffee shops or vendors selling them. We just didn't stop. Instead, before we knew it, we were there; the ferry was there, so we just hopped on board. We decided to simply jump to lunch once we arrived in Devonport.

The ferry ride was such a good idea. The boat ride was nice, the day was beautiful and the view back to the city of Auckland was very pretty.

Devonport is likely a very nice place in which to live. It's across the bay from Auckland. You can drive the bridge and viaduct or you can take the ferry to get there. The town seems to cater to young career-types, maybe a few older established types and to tourists. Cafes, restaurants and shops line the streets. We picked a spot called Bette's and had a very nice anniversary lunch there. I had a dish described as crispy chicken with cannellini and chorizo blanc. Stan ordered some of the very, very best fish tacos we have ever tasted. It was presented very attractively and seasoned with achiote. Achiote? Here in New Zealand, they say, oh, it's a Mexican seasoning. Hmm. Never heard of it but it does taste "Mexican" and it is really good! Oh, yes, we shared a side of saged, roasted agria (small white-skinned potato) skins with a vinegar dipping sauce. It's never too late to learn about and try something new!

After lunch we strolled and shopped some more then we found a grassy lawn by the shore and simply got some sun. It was luxurious and very relaxing to just lie back and watch sail boats and ships go by in the warm, dry New Zealand air. Very nice! After all, Auckland is known as the city of sails.