Safe in Auckland

Just a short post to let you know that we're safe, as we know at least some of you have heard about the nasty storm that's on its way. We' re no longer in the Coromandel Peninsula, where Cyclone Cook is heading. We'd have liked to stay longer but the weather was awful there even yesterday, so we left. The road we drove out on is apparently now closed due to flooding... We went to Waitomo gloworm caves yesterday (impressive & quite magical - but no photos allowed, as lights stop the gloworms from glowing and then they go hungry). This morning we visited the Otorohanga Kiwi House. We got to see 3 different types of kiwi birds (again no photos, as they are nocturnal and lights frighten them), plus many other native NZ birds and reptiles - a great little place, that had all 3 of us captivated. Afterwards we found a great sushi place for lunch (also in Otorohanga) - with cabinets of sushi and you could just pick up a tray and fill it with your own choices - heavenly! We're now in Auckland, staying in an Airbnb apartment, hoping to stay safe from the storm & to find plenty of wet weather activities. Weather ok here at the moment - looks pretty much like a dull but warmish Autumn day in Britain. Sky looks a bit ominous though... We have bread, milk, cheese, noodles, crisps & 7 bottles of wine - so we'll be fine!!!Read more