After our long train trip on the Northern Explorer, an excellent dinner on Friday evening, and a good night’s sleep we had a few hours to spend in Auckland before flying home.
Category: Travel
The Northern Explorer
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Beside the seaside
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The sun has had his hat on
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Thistles and Kiwis 