The last days of our summer in New Zealand

It is the end of our first ever bicycling tour, and the last days of our summer in New Zealand.

Arriving in Auckland last night felt far from summer with the wind howling and gusting as we rode the short distance from the Strand station to our friends, Tracy & Paul in Grey Lynn, where we were spoiled with a delicious meal out in a Russian/Kiwi fusion restaurant.

We had a last quick catch up with Candice on the North Shore, this time getting to meet little Lucas as well as seeing Emilia again, and meeting her parents who very kindly invited us for lunch. 

A quick train trip and a final short bike ride and we are back at Debbie’s place in Pukekohe, from whence we started way back in November!  Its time to pack the bicycles away, but not before enjoying one more glass of wine until we meet again.

Thank you New Zealand, and one and all of our old, and new friends, for making this a fantastic trip. We’re hoping this will be the first of many bicycle tours.

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