WEATHER: Very nice. Highs in 70s
George and I spent the day on the town. Ken dropped us off at the Auckland Museum, located on a hill overlooking the city. We toured the section on Maori history and culture, then watched an excellent Maori performance.
They sang and danced some of their ancient songs and chants, telling us stories about their history and culture.
They are very talented
Then afterwards, we posed with the warrior actors.
We toured the rest of the museum which included an interesting special exhibit on the 75 years history of Air New Zealand.
From the museum, we headed down to the harbor via Queen Street, the main commercial thoroughfare. Lots and lots of Asian restaurants...Chinese, Japanese, Korean, most closed for Waitangi Day and the start of Chinese New Tear.
We had lunch in a pub in an alley off Queen Street and people-watched. Then to the harbor where we picked up a ferry to Devonport, a very chic suburb. There, We walked along the streets packed with interesting sidewalk cafés and shops.
Back to downtown Auckland, a huge cruise ship was getting ready to leave.
For dinner, our friends made a ground lamb and veg mix, delicious. Sides were quinoa and Greek salad.
In the evening we watched the final final episode of Downtown Abbey. I have really enjoyed that series.
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