Miscellaneous from Auckland

During the past few weeks I've done plenty of miscellaneous things around Auckland. Wine Tasting, Birthday Party, Art Gallery, Maritime Museum, Sky Tower, Halloween, Music, etc.

The school is almost over: my last (and only!) exam is on Tuesday 11th Nov, and then I'll start my trip to the South Island. Actually I will have precisely 2 months of time to travel before my flight leaves back to Finland. I'm totally amazed how quickly the time has passed. WOW.

  

Tasting the new Salon 2002 Blancs de Blancs

Celebrating Pierre's birthday at WSA Student Apartments. In the picture Elena and Henje from Norway and Finland

Auckland Art Gallery coffee shop

Visiting Auckland Maritime Museum with JC

Going for a dinner to the Sky Tower the day before exam period starts

On our way up in a KONE elevator!

AUT University City Campus in the middle

Biking in Western Auckland

I think this is the car we had about 20 years ago when we drove to France from Finland. Historic!

Typical Auckland: a foggy and a rainy day. Can you spot the Sky Tower from the middle? 

It's Halloween!

Halloween party in Golden Dawn. It was amazing!

Haa! It's 1st of November - like a local Wappu ;)
We are enjoying take away food in Albert Park

A great gig in Golden Dawn by Richter City Rebels

Paintball with Henje, JC, Nicoline and Raphael, and it cost only $10!

Waiheke Island by bicycle

After weeks of searching I managed to find and buy a nice MTB from Trademe. I had nothing to do on Sunday, so it was a good idea to check out Waiheke Island, which is close to Auckland. Waiheke is known for its green hills and multiple wineries.

My route went via the Eastern tip to South and finally to the Onetangi Beach. The whole trip was 52km and took me 7 hours. It's hard do describe how much steep hills I faced during the trip. At least I had no problems falling asleep that night!

I have to mention this funny announcement that I heard from the captain in the return ferry:
"Hopefully you enjoyed your weekend on the lovely Waiheke Island. Now it is our job to take you back to the reality."

My new MTB, Trek X-Caliber 29er

Waiheke wineyards

Found this horse standing in the middle of nowhere. Had to take a photo!

Visiting Man O'War winery

Funny fans in a restaurant, close to Onetangi Beach

Spring is here, and the ice cream was irresistible

Onetangi Beach

Returning to Auckland on Sunday evening

Dinner time!

Too much of student food is too too much. Variety is the spice, and this time it was Harbourside Auckland where we had a delicious dinner with good wine - not to mention the great company. Money well spent! 

Hapuka fish with Deutz Marlborough Cuveé Rose 2008 

A Lemon Pie and Clody Bay Late Harvest Riesling 2008