2018.02.01 – [AU] Auckland ==> Auckland (0 kms | Total: 3200 kms) \u2013 We had hoped to take a day trip, offered by the InterCity bus company, to the Waitomo caves. This popular tourist site was known for its extensive underground cave systems and glow-worms lighting up the place. Unfortunately, we learned, the previous evening, that all the seats were sold out. As it rained all day, we were not overly disappointed. We made good use of the time in our hotel room to catch up on our trip planning, blog and expense tracking. We had our evening meal at the hotel\u2019s restaurant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
2018.02.02 – [AU] Auckland ==> Auckland (0 kms | Total: 3200 kms) \u2013 We took the bus to the airport to re-load our transit cards. We took the opportunity to stop at the nearby Icebreaker airport outlet for some additional clothes to start our Australia trip segment. The outlet selection was rather disappointing, nonetheless Jenny was able to secure a nice dress. We rode the bus\/train to Auckland\u2019s Newmarket neighborhood where we had a late lunch at a Chinese dim sum restaurant. Stepping out of the restaurant, we stopped at another Icebreaker store where we had better luck at purchasing some new clothes. We spent the afternoon visiting the Auckland Domain, the city\u2019s oldest and largest park. Stepping out of the bus near our hotel, I inexplicably pulled\/pinched something on my left knee. In the evening, we re-organized our luggage for our early departure the next morning.<\/p>\n\n\n
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