Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Auckland

Top of Mt Eden (Skycity tower in the distance)


The sign of the extinct volcano-huge crater

Auckland harbor bridge

Skycity tower: the tallest structure in the southern hemisphere
On top has 
-Observation deck, cafe, rotating restaurant for the faint-hearted
-Sky jump, Skytower vertigo climb for the brave


Posh Skycity hotel


Sumptuous breakfast buffet


Auckland metropolis

Nightview of Auckland city from top of Skycity tower



3.8cm doesn't sound thick to me




Posing with some of our fantastic companions from Chan brothers, while waiting for the delayed flight home

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Rotorua: Rabbit Shearing Shed



Poor rabbit tied



Knitting the rabbit fur

2 huge rabbits


Rotorua: Waitomo Glowworm Caves


Thanks to Vicky for all the scanned postcards!

Secretly taken shots


Glowworms


After emerging from the caves

Monday, January 19, 2009

Rotorua: Agrodome Farm

Zorb nearby


Kia Ora


Sheep ignoring your touch


All sheep on stage


Dogs on sheep


Shearing wool



Rotorua: White water rafting

White water rafting, supposedly grade 5


Very safe, with a few kayaks patrolling at all times


7m drop






Amazing that we didn't capsize


"Pedal back towards the waterfall"



Poor front guys


My turn




I dun know why we are doing this


Victorious

Rotorua: Mt Ngongotaha (Gondola, Luge)

Gondola ride up Mt Ngongotaha


Mum & Vicky, her fav shopping companion


Champagne breakfast


View of Rotorua city


Luge

See the sign 

Derek apparently flouting the rules

I dun like ski lift


Patrick & Tang trying the advanced luge

While waiting for others to finish