So, today we’ll just cruise around Auckland and take in some more sightseeing. And, yes, even in late fall you’ll find blooming flowers on the North Island:
Auckland in Bloom
I know. I know. You’ve seen it before. But, I do so love the classic look of the Auckland Ferry Building:
Ferry Building
Up until this day I had never heard of a “rechargery”. Just kidding. Big Street Rechargery is the name of a business specializing in repair, rental, and recharging of electric bicycles:
Big Street Rechargery
Here is the view looking up beneath Sky Tower:
Beneath Sky Tower
We’ve seen the new (above), so let’s finish today with a look at the old. Here’s a neat little architectural detail we stumbled across at 118 Queen Street:
As you may recall, this series was the culmination of actually two separate cruises. The first occurred in early 2019 aboard Majestic Princess. The second began one year later aboard Radiance of the Seas.
Looking over yachts to Sky Tower
But all good things must come to an end, and this series concludes on Friday. Yes, we’re still viewing Auckland, New Zealand this week, but let’s spend some time to talk about food. There are some great places to eat here in Auckland, but our favorite by far was an upscale place overlooking Viaduct Basin. This was a truly delightful discovery called Soul Bar & Bistro. Alas, silly me, we went there after sunset, and I neglected to bring along my camera. But I did snag earlier that day a photo of the outside dining area.
Soul Bar & Bistro — Fantastic restaurant
If you’re looking for cheaper fare, walk westbound along Jellicoe Street, in the Wynard Quarter just west of Viaduct Basin. You’ll soon come upon a sign reading Sanford & Sons. Head inside. There you’ll find numerous dining venues (Auckland Fish Market website), and a shared glass enclosed courtyard. It was here that we grabbed a bite for lunch from the Market Seafood Galley.
Sons? There were more than just Lamont? Who knew?
Market Galley is a delightful place. Here’s sampling of their wares, in a photo from their website:
Beer Battered Fish & Chips — Tastes as good as it looks
Here’s a view of a couple who really know how to enjoy the scenery near the marina at Viaduct Basin:
Looking across Viaduct Basin
I’ll leave you today with this fun bit of architectural detail.