We had just two goals today: 1) Be sure to be at the wharf at 7:45am to board the ferry and 2) ride to Auckland. ✅ and ✅
So take down tent, pack bags, make coffee and get to the wharf.
Us and about 25 other cyclists.
This was not the ferryman’s first rodeo shuttling cyclists. He had a plan for each man and it worked. Bikes boarded first, then bodies and bags.
The Māori name for New Zealand is Aotearoa or “Land of the Long White Cloud”. Appropriate I’d say.
Kinda nice to be sitting on a boat bench rather than a bike saddle.
Zach is FundRiding for Pancreatic Cancer which took his mom’s life two years ago. He and his mom, Wendy used to bike tour together.
Though Wellington is the capital, Auckland is more populated with almost 1.7 people, and it’s a bit tricky to navigate when on bikes (kilometers and driving on the opposite side of the road throw in a couple ringers as well). We scored a beautiful Marriot properly using our friends and family discount, thanks Anne!
Once there we walked around the city and as always, found food. Wow! Is this city multicultural!
Auckland you a really are awesome but we’ll have to say goodbye to you tomorrow.
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Keep Calm and Pedal On 
Did you see all of the big yachts in Auckland? We couldn’t believe the number of huge boats in the harbor.
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what a beautiful adventure! Enjoy it all!
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Thank you! We can, we will and we are! 💯
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