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Sunday, March 28, 2010

Coast to Coast Walk




On Saturday we were going to hike the volcano (Rangitoto) but it was closed because they were having an event.. we aren't really sure what that was. SO we decided to be creative and try one of the walks around Auckland. My friend Lori's sister had done it when she visited and said she loved it, so we gave it a try! The walk is called "Coast to Coast" and literally goes from one coast to the other. It's 16km but we did side excursions so it was a pretty long walk and definitely worth it. Here's a picture of the map. We started all the way at the top!

Along the way we discovered new places and things in Auckland we had never seen, following little yellow signs that lead the way. Two of my favorites were Mt. Eden and One Tree Hill. The walk took us all the way up Mt. Eden to a giant crater that we of course walked down into (before seeing a sign that said do not enter crater... woops!) The view from the top of Mt. Eden was incredible. I'm stealing my friend DK's idea of posting videos on his blog... Here's one of Mt. Eden!

tiny people in the crater and climbing up!

We met a very nice woman who was very interested in where we were from and what we were doing in New Zealand. In fact, the entire day was filled with interesting people who were constantly friendly and fun to talk to. After Mt. Eden the signs took us through more gardens, parks, and eventually to One Tree Hill (my favorite of the day!!). Although, there was a tower at the top, not a tree. I think it would have been better with just one tree haha. At One Tree Hill there were sheep roaming around everywhere, on the roads, in the grass, all over. There were rocks at the bottom of the hill that someone had used to spell out "Will you marry me" How cute! We also saw two weddings that day... so much love! haha At the top of One Tree Hill we could see the sky tower so far away and Rangitoto far in the distance...

Lori, Daniela, Emily, Christie, and I (sky tower on left, rangitoto on right!)


It was very windy up there so you can't really hear me... so turn up the volume!



sheep!

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