In Auckland

We boarded flight from Wellington to Auckland @ 7:00 AM and took a hotel room dropped our luggage and straight to site seeing. Auckland is also known as City of Sails is a big business development arena in NZ. We went to city center which looked to me similar to Sydney and some parts like Chicago. Entered in sky tower which is the tallest building in southern hemisphere. It is similar to Sydney tower restaurant. Vedu wanted to do Sky jump from 192 meters to ground floor. Prasad said yes and both went to get the tickets when I was talking to locals about Auckland. Vedu went up and said NO Way. I was happy for him coz it is impossible to jump from there even if it is controlled jump.

We went on tour around Auckland starting with Harbor Discovery from there went to underwater world which is great. Saw king penguins and normal penguins which live in Antarctica - rare chance to watch them and happy that I did not miss it. We saw Stingrays, Sharks, beautiful big fishes, eels, tortoise etc. (real ocean life) moving around and top of you in a glass covered environment. It was pleasant to watch city from underwater world.

We headed towards Auckland museum but did not get to see much. Thought of going to different islands on cruise but we missed it. Went on guided bus around the city. I heard that most of the population in city region is dominated by Asians and it is true.

We came back to Sky tower where we started our day and this time Vedu wanted to jump from sky tower. I thought he would come back again because of wind and rain but did not said to him. He went and JUMPED just like that very confidently. HO my lord he jumped from 192 mts and 630ft height. My heart was pounding but happy to see him very confident. When I went on the tower I was about to puke for going that high. I can only see cars in the size of Ants.. On the whole the purpose of him coming to Auckland is over :))

We missed Mt Eden highest point of Auckland but never mind there is always next time…. I got gifts from Vedu and Prasad (I guess for being a great mum and wife) as a mark of our trip.

Call from office upset me a bit but could able to direct them for temporary fix.

Had our dinner in city in a nice Indian restaurant and went back to hotel. Cannot wait to go home - sweet home (gruhamEkadA swarga sEma).

We did not touch South Island but heard from locals and friends that it is more beautiful than North. As mentioned before there is always next time and I will for sure go to NZ one more time in coming future.