Kia Ora (Hello) from Auckland

Had a wonderful day in Auckland.  Rode to the top of the Sky Tower and watched people jump off the 625 ft tower (tethered of course) but still very thrilling,  then a ferry ride to Waiheke Island where we took a tour of three vineyards and sampled wonderful wines.  The last vineyard was Te Whau which had a restaurant that was voted one of the top five restaurants in the world for the view.  It really was breathtaking.  Then back to Auckland where we hiked to the Parnell district which is an upscale restaurant and boutique area.  Next a bus ride to Posonby where we had a delightful french meal finished off with creme brulee prepared by our roommate at Joy's city house who is the chef at the restaurant. This was not a day to find out we left our camera in Papakura at the ranch.