What to do in Auckland in 15 hours???

We left for Auckland, NZ midday Monday. Kilroy fucked up our tickets, so needed to spend one night in Auckland, before flying out to Samoa the next day. We booked a room at YHA in Liverpool Street. Only a 5 min walk from the harbour, which we only saw at night. Not that impressed. Maybe it looks better in the daylight. Or maybe not? Anywhu, we were destined to make the most of our short stay in Auckland, and I think we did. After a quick stop at our hostel, we headed out exploring. My first impression of Auckland was that it was kinda dirty, and a lot of homeless people. Not sure if it was only the street we were in, or if that’s what it’s really like. We headed down to the harbour to find a nice restaurant. Everything was pretty much closed. But we found a nice place, and had a good supper. There were only 2 other people in the restaurant, so good service :P We asked for kiwi beer, but apparently we got something else instead (which we found out later, was actually something European).

After some food we found Minus 5 degree bar. And yes, it is exactly what it sounds. It was an ice bar. Everything was made of ice, even the glasses we got our drinks in. Sucked that we couldn’t take photos, but got one of us in our parkas on the outside. Ill find some on their facebook site, and photoshop it to look like it’s me and Anette J After a couple of drinks and a lot of laughs we headed to Starbucks to sober up, before getting some sleep.

On a side note our beds at YHA were the best beds we have slept in since leaving home. WOW, slept for 9 hours!!!

Love Marion