New Zealand – wrap-up

Final post in the series.

We pulled into Auckland harbor early this morning, a sunny spring day. Amid all the packing and logistics of disembarking our two-week home, the Heritage Adventurer, we said our goodbyes to new friends and colleagues. Because our flight was not until the afternoon, I decided to make a visit to the computer-science department at the University of Auckland. I enjoyed the chance to stretch my legs, walking a dozen blocks up the streets and through the beautiful Prince Albert Park, to reach the university campus.

Albert Park in Auckland, New Zealand.
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Auckland, New Zealand

We spent our first day in New Zealand, a glorious sunny day, hiking up the harbor volcano called Rangitoto.

Kia ora! We are now in New Zealand, after a pleasant flight from Sydney.  We had a fantastic first day, Sunday, with warm weather and sunny skies.  We took the ferry out to Rangitoto island, a small volcano which popped up out of the harbor only 600 years ago.  Read on!

Auckland NZ: many sailboats out, with Rangitoto in background.
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