Well our lucky star run of great weather was shattered overnight and into Friday. Sheets of rain and high winds meant doing anything outdoors was out of the question given it guaranteed wet clothes. Not a good pre flight strategy. So it was a leisurely morning packing up and heading out to the airport early given our limited options. Even then getting from the car rental return to the shuttle required running through the pouring rain. Despite checking in super early we just missed out on snagging a second sky couch for the Auckland to Vancouver leg but we do have one which will give us much more room than our inbound flight. The international terminal at Auckland is very impressive with the largest duty free area I’ve ever seen. Although we’re virtually souvenir free (suitcases bulging with hiking gear will do that) we resisted the chance to add to our load. It’s been a long day but killing hours and hours before a flight isn’t so hard with a good book and strong wifi. With a pre boarding glass of wine in hand it’s hard to believe all the adventures we’ve had here. Wonderful people, exceptional geography, unique settings and a series of challenges made this an unforgettable experience. Hopefully you have enjoyed the blog as much as we’ve enjoyed creating it through actions and words.
Stayed tuned for our next adventure. Imagine if you will Arabian nights and the desert skies……….. Hmmmmm. Cheers.
The Bennetts On Tour 
It was great to follow your travels and your posts brought back many great memories from our trip 5 years ago.
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