Hello again Auckland

Math and I called into Auckland briefly 20yrs ago and stayed in a really good hostel, but we never really got to look around. So returning is all about checking the place out .
Initial impression, it's not as sterile as Tokyo, but not as upbeat as Singapore..Its clean but it lacks something... the Kiwis aren't keen on it as a place listening in to chats about Auckland.
I had an early morning mooch round the shops and quickly realised there is a definite homelessness problem here
I stopped to chat with a group of 5 very happy ,laughing not sure if tipsy or on drugs ..but they were good fun ...couldn't just walk past

I eventually found the hop on hop off bus and went for a 70min tour of the city ..
Afterwards I went in the Sky tower which is something Math and I didn't manage to do last time. There is apparently a revolving restaurant.
Having just done the bus tour I was able to pick out places id been on the bus..The tower has observation decks at 53rd and 60th floors
Its possible to jump off the side of the sky tower or to walk round the perimeter outside...I didn't do anything like that today but we shall see ..I might go back
It was difficult to find a decent place to eat ,so unfortunately I ended up at Macdonalds but had the least fast food thing possible, a grilled chicken wrap.Read more