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City Life Auckland Apartment

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 at 11:52 am  
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It was a bit tricky manouvering around the streets to find the entrance to the hotel. Although it fronts onto Queen St (the main street), the place to park is in a side street that is not really easy to reach because of the one way streets etc.  However, eventually we found the right turnoffs after going around the block a few times. The reception area is welcoming and the staff are extremely helpful and friendly. It was a pleasure to just hop out of the car and leave it in the capable hands of the valet. The apartment was…

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Off to New Zealand

Tuesday, September 11th, 2007 at 11:05 am  
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Val (hubby) and I arrived back from Tara on the Sunday night and rushed around getting things packed ready to set off to NZ the next day. Our son Jurgon  dropped us off at the airport. The Brisbane International airport has been upgraded since the last time we flew out.  Everything runs very smoothly and the signs make it very easy to see where you need to be.  We quickly went through customs and headed off to change some money and have a coffee before boarding the aircraft. Thought this little display was interesting. Not too sure what it represents as…

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Leaving Miami

Wednesday, July 11th, 2007 at 12:06 am  
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Tuesday morning and it is time for us to pick up the rental car. Avis is just a short walk from the hotel, straight up Chopin Place and on up NW 2nd St. We have hired a two door silver colored Cobalt. So after receiving instructions on how to get back to the hotel off we go. Well thank goodness most of the streets are one way, it gives me time to work out where to make turns, as I am now sitting in the car on the left hand side and driving on the opposite side of the road….

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