The rest of New Zealand

Sunday - We got the ferry over to Russell, a little island opposite Paihia. It was another gorgeous sunny day so we had a walk along the beach before walking around the town. It was really quaint with lots of old wooden buildings. We had a look around the shops and then had lunch in one of the local pubs, along with about 40 bikers who had just rocked up! Still mussels, a pint of cider and the sun on your face and you can't go much wrong!
Got the ferry back and then relaxed before we went back to Auckland.

Monday - Our last day in New Zealand, so we decided to finish in style.......... by going cayoning! For those who don't know what this is, it is know as gorge walking in the UK and involves throwing yourself off waterfalls, and sliding down them or abseiling down them into freezing cold water!! And so that is what we did, for 4 hours! It was so damn cold but so so so much fun! It was only Anna, myself and the instructor so we could take as long as we wanted. Awesome day, though we desperately needed a long warm shower by the end of it. We finish off our day in Auckland with some really good food - Anna had lamb and I had duck, and our last glass of NZ white wine before making our way to the airport for our late night flight.
We were both asleep before the first meal came round, which set us up for the day ahead.......in Hong Kong!!

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