Day 8 - Rented a car this morning and drove to Mt. Eden lookout-which turned out to be way 
easier than walking! There was a bright orb in the sky giving off light (and warmth) today, so we were able to see the city clearly. Then we went into the Mt. Eden district for brunch and happened across a little place that some 
of you will recognize although it goes by a different name at home...got some buns but passed up the CheeseMites (one guess as to what the 'mite' is...)
Back at the motel, we think we sent a few emails and then set off for a drive to the North Shore. Fairly uneventful, except for some weird lights and signs at the start of the motorway... they use a lot of traffic cameras, so hope we didn't get a ticket... Anyhoo, we drove along the Takapuna coast to Devonport... wow! some very beautiful houses and friendly cats. There is a heritage hotel on the point called the Esplanade that is just wonderful - sort of a tiny Banff Springs. We may have to hang around there again, even if we can't really afford it.
Seems that folks here don't eat until later, so we have to wander a bit to find a nosh... eventually we found a Peruvian restaurant off behind some shops with super excellent food and drink ...which was really convenient since we were trying to find Mexican...
easier than walking! There was a bright orb in the sky giving off light (and warmth) today, so we were able to see the city clearly. Then we went into the Mt. Eden district for brunch and happened across a little place that some 
of you will recognize although it goes by a different name at home...got some buns but passed up the CheeseMites (one guess as to what the 'mite' is...)Back at the motel, we think we sent a few emails and then set off for a drive to the North Shore. Fairly uneventful, except for some weird lights and signs at the start of the motorway... they use a lot of traffic cameras, so hope we didn't get a ticket... Anyhoo, we drove along the Takapuna coast to Devonport... wow! some very beautiful houses and friendly cats. There is a heritage hotel on the point called the Esplanade that is just wonderful - sort of a tiny Banff Springs. We may have to hang around there again, even if we can't really afford it.
Seems that folks here don't eat until later, so we have to wander a bit to find a nosh... eventually we found a Peruvian restaurant off behind some shops with super excellent food and drink ...which was really convenient since we were trying to find Mexican... And, of course, the obligatory night stroll along the shore with all the pretty lights....
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