Day 2: Second day and I'm beat already

We set off at about 10am from the house after a YUMMY breakfast prepared by Michael’s mum. She prepared bee hoon. Karen and myself had two helpings because it was just delicious! I did notice that the family didn't eat, maybe they ate before us *shrug*

here's michael's mum preparing the bee hoon. pity we didn't take a proper photo with the family

being the trigger-happy person that i am, i thought we had to take some photos after breakkie =)

After less than 5 minutes later, we were at Pak’N Save. Let me say this first, IT’S MY PLAYGROUND!!! It’s because it’s HUGE. It’s almost like at least 3 times bigger than the supermarkets in Melbourne (Notice I didn’t even mention about Singapore). Just try to visualize a warehouse of groceries. Yeap. That’s heaven for me (for now). I was in awe for a while. Karen was amused that I was so amazed. I was practically squealing. If only supermarkets were that big in Melbourne or Singapore.

YEAP YEAP this is pak'in safe. hehe i love this place. more photos of PNS later

After that brief diversion, we met one of Michael’s mum’s good friend and then we set off to Coromandel Beach to Kayak.

the three of us squashed behind in michael's car

a few photos on our way there.

Michael behind the wheel. i was pretty uncomfortable because drivers drove at crazy speeds in the mountains.

interesting...a one-way bridge

we stopped to take some photos before continuin with our journey

We kept passing by towns alternating mountains and/or large fields with lazy grazing cows. When we went by the nature-scape, the cows, sheep were so still- it felt like they were posing for the passers-by to gawk. After close to 3.5 hours of winding roads and praying, we finally reached the Beach at Port Colville.

I had a good time kayaking with Karen. Occasionally we would rest and chat while we drifted in the seas. Ah if only we could do this everyday.

karen's cut from somewhere. =p

Well we had a good meal before heading off back to Auckland city.
heheh a great meal prepared by the lovely aunties

It took us almost 4.5 hours to get to the city because we were lost for a while. Anyway when we reached the city, we met up with Lynn’s friend, Chris. Karen and myself left them to talk, while we sat at another table to stone.

i must say, chris can't take photos. hehe

karen's almost eatable hot chocolate. looks almost orgasmic

We finally got home at about 1am before we all took quick showers and rested in a good slumber.

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Day 1: Unfamiliarity breeds uncertainty and THE LACK OF SLEEP =p

As I was landing, I could catch a glimpse of the vastness of the whole place. It was littered with houses and greenery. A nice sight I must say. A pity I couldn’t take a photo because silly me wanted to sit along the aisle. I’m not regretful though. I may want to actually consider taking the window seat the next time round.

I came out of the plane into the airport. Before I met Karen, I wanted to walk around because the place was bustling with activity and the duty free products seem cheaper than in Melbourne. The shops called out for me to shop. Well I will take a look at them when I make my way back to Melbourne. *mental note* I walked out where Karen picked me up in the airport. Once I stepped out, I was greeted with a slight cool breeze. Man if only Melbourne could adopt such a weather condition. HA! (I was warned that it wouldn’t be like that for long. Oh well) However at that pt in time I started to wonder whether I did overpack. I thought I brought too many long-sleeved shirts. ULGH!!!

We took a ten minute drive to Michael’s place. We managed to lodge at Michael’s place. We had an early dinner before we engaged in quite an interesting conversation with Michael’s dad. The father is so down-to-earth and sweet I must add! Sigh guys like that are extinct. If only…

Anyway the gals, namely Karen, Lynn and myself, retired to rest at about 2.30am(?) but I had a restless night.