January 6th / 7th / 8th

January 6th
This morning Christopher and Michelle have decided to Bungy jump-Derek is still undecided. Michelle was crying while being strapped in, she was terrified, but still wanted to do the jump. I was amazed that she got to the edge of the platform, and didn't hesitate at all, she just opened her arms and jumped! Got this great shot.
She was so pleased with herself afterwards, she actually wanted to go up again.!
Christopher's turn and he was up for it, no hesitation at all!
My dangling son.
Jump completed. They both can now check this off their " Bucket list".
Breathing very hard, Derek decided that he wanted to jump. This is the guy who is scared of heights! Good way to face your fears.
Derek standing on the edge.
He did it! Screamed like a girl, but he did it!!!!!!!!!
He was so happy he did it. Set a good example for the kids.
My Brave Family!
Went back to the Hot thermal springs in the afternoon with Polly and her daughters, Sophie and Alice. Then headed back to the house. This is the family pet lamb called Baaaart.
All on the deck having dinner with Polly,Jeremy, Sophie and alice.
Bart roams the house. Not an everyday sight but he's sooo cute.
Jan 7th
Packed up in the morning , said our goodbyes and headed out to Auckland. The drive took 3 hrs. Checked into the Skyway Lodge near the airport. Drove to downtown Auckland to look around. The harbor is a pretty place, with loads of sail boats. This place is known as the city of the Sails.
Crossing the Harbor bridge , we got a good view of the city, with the sky Tower in the center. You can Bungy Jump off the Sky tower and the Harbor bridge. Walked down Queens St. which is the main street down to the harbor. Lots of shops and hills. Later in the evening met Di and Daryl who operate their balloon business in Auckland. Derek and Christopher were scheduled to fly on Friday morning but the flight was cancelled , due to high winds.
Jan 8th
Drove to the airport as Christopher and Michelle fly home today. Checked them in , then met Colin and Elizabeth at the airport. ( They flew up from Napier, to collect their car). We all said good bye to the kids, who had to go to the gate early, as All hand luggage was being checked thoroughly, and random body searches were being performed due to security being on High Alert, especially with all flights to the U.S. Colin and Elizabeth drove us around Auckland city and we all had a lovely lunch near the shore.
This is the passenger ferry that goes across from the city to Devonport. What a great view of the city. Went back to the Lodge early, as we had to pack and get a good nights sleep, as we have to leave for the airport at 5am, for our flight to Sydney, Australia. New Zealand has been the most scenic country that I've been to. We tried to cover as much land as we could, so it meant a lot of time in the car, but I'll always remember the great views. One country that I definately would recommend to visit. Absolutely loved it !!!