Jackson decided to take his own picture...not bad..he has the whole floating head thing going...lol 

Orakei basin 

this is orakei basin just a short walk down from our flat..it is a true tidal basin. when the tide is out you can walk across it. 

Alice after Jackson has worn her out....you cant see me because im laying on the floor...he wore me out also.... 

Auckland from the motorway 

Jackson in defiance 

Milford beach , North shore 

one of the streets on the north shore.. 

Just hanging out

We decided to head over the north shore this weekend. The weather wasnt the best but Jackson managed to have a goodtime at the park. We are going into spring and look forward to sunny skies and highs around 65

Jackson enjoying the sunshine 

miniture daisy.....they are starting to bloom everywhere 

this is close to the rugby fields in the domain 

we spent the day walking through the gardens in Auckland domain 

Jackson loved climbing on the tree roots 

an amazing old tree 

this tree has to be atleast 200 years old 

HOW'S THE WEATHER

HEY EVERYONE, We've heard the weather around the Nati has been pretty unbearable. We could stand for a little bit of that down here. Its August and winter is winding up....temps range between 4 and 16 degrees celcius. Sounds really cold but 4C = 39F and 16C =61F. Alice Jackson and I are starting to really settle in. It was quite an adjustment. There are so many things that we took for granted in the U.S. , like the price of gas. I hear its hovering around $2.40 per gallon. Well here we pay $1.40 per litre guess what ...thats $5.60 per gallon...$2.40 doesnt sound sooo bad. Also Alice has been quick to point out that central air and heating is more than a luxury down here its non existant. We survive on space heaters. Most dont even heat there home or cool it down in the summer. Guess we are just soft Americans.... With all that said....we would not trade this experience for anything. The way the city and country exist side by side is amazing. Once at One tree hill (which is in the middle of the city) you feel like your in the middle of nowhere. Soo quiet and the air is soo fresh..it is truly island living.

sailing class 

Auckland Harbour bridge...guided tours will take you to the top and walk the steal beams 

This boat has richards name all over it.. 

learn to sail training class... 

Thought this shot was cool 

This is a view of the harbour...hear comes the rain 

market street from wharf 

These are private boats....lol 

Auckland Museum 

From the Steps of Auckland Museum