Auckland has seen more than its fair share of rain the past couple weeks, putting a damper any travel plans. The rain eased up a bit this weekend and we got out to Mount Victoria and North Head in Auckland on Saturday and Matakana north of Auckland on Sunday.
Mount Victoria and North Head are volcanic cones that had provide fantastic views of the surrounding area. They also had military bunkers from WW II.
Matakana is north of Auckland by around 40 km and is best known for wineries. The local scenery is reminiscent of Tuscany with green rolling hills littered with farmhouses. We spent the day indulging in the local culinary highlights, with woodfired pizza at the local microbrewery and organic ice cream in the center of town. Not exactly the healthiest day…..
Dana made a new friend.
Dangerous place for a chicken to be hanging out.....
The rugby world cup is winding down in the next week. France beat Wales last night in one semifinal matchup. Tonight all of New Zealand will be holding their breath as the All Blacks take on Australia in the other semifinal. The Aussies haven’t beaten the All Blacks at Eden Park since 1986. Win or lose, everything is going to be rugby centric around these parts for the next week. Lose and the Kiwis will be crying and rehashing the heartbreak. Win, and it’s speculation on the final against a France team that has been their nemesis in previous World Cups. Go All Blacks!
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