Today (Monday) I have been out by car for the third time. The first was to go into Sylvia Park mall. While the girls did food shopping I went into The Warehouse (Irene keeps calling it Wilko). I bought a bright blue pair of basket ball shorts. I noticed that the sizes on offer were small, medium. large and about 9 sizes of extra large. Apparently Samoans are big bodied.
After this outing we then had our first walk around the block. The objective was the play park at the primary school. Despite the holidays the school grounds are completely open and the playground is quite special. The four girls had the run of the place. Even Irene was caught climbing.
The walk down the hill gave us our first view of Rangitoto.
The barbecue was lit.
To finish the day the girls took to the pool.
The second was to go with Sally to her dietician. I was allowed to witness the complex measurements and the consultation.
Then I was confined to three days in bed. Once quarantine was lifted and I felt well enough, Irene and I had a number of walks around the block until the final one on Sunday, when we walked far enough down the hill to be within striking distance of the sea. So, we struck off down and prepared to face the steep walk back.
So, the first real outing was on Auckland Day (a bank holiday). Out on the sea was the regatta and we aimed to cross over to Devonport. Ian drove around and the rest of us took the ferry. Our departure was heralded by three tugs in a triangle spinning rapidly and water cannons from another boat.
Once out on the sea there was a good view of the city and an amazing cruise liner.
Waiting outside the ferry terminal at Devonport was a wagon and horses. I wondered if the horses were the same ones as those we saw on our first trip in 2003. (How long do horses live?) The driver called out "Who wants a ride?" Irene and the girls were soon aboard.
The girls went to the play area with Sally and Ian. Irene and I headed into the town away from the bitter wind.
We all met up for lunch before departing. We gave up on sitting watching the regatta. I sat at the front of the ferry and took pictures of a yacht in full sail and another of a liner.
Our drive home took us through Mission Bay. It was quite congested as this is a favourite resort of Aucklanders. Irene got out of the car at the town centre to meet up with Sally and Zoe in order to explore a large craft fair. Back home I had a rest and later in the afternoon Irene and I went for another walk along Maskell Street to Glover Park before having our meal.
The house is going quieter and I sit next to a large screen showing a show called 'Australia Has Got Talent'. One recognisable member of the panel is Dawn French.
Joke of the Day
From the public address system comes the announcement, "We will now have a moment of silence for the school librarian". After a pause the announcer goes on to say, "She's not dead, just wants a moment of silence."
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