Our final day in Auckland, and NZ, and Mick and I opted to visit the Auckland Art Gallery. We caught the bus in from Robert and Stella's, then walked through the centre of the city to the impressive gallery. Similar in some ways to Montreal's Museum of Art, it is a well thought out combination of an old building and a very modern one. The columns and canopy at the entrance are made from Kauri wood, and link the building from the city at the front to the large park at the rear.
We took a guided tour of the gallery, which was excellent, then continued looking at the various galleys of both traditional and contemporary art until we realised it was time to leave.
We walked back to the bus station by way of Albert Park at the rear of the building where they had some magnificent trees. Then it was onto the bus and back to our hospitable hosts.
We have had a wonderful time in NZ and have met many great people! We've seen some fantastic places and done some glorious walks. We shall miss NZ, but it is time for home and family. Alarm set for 3am tomorrow, ready for our 6am flight. So thank you again to our hosts for the last four days, and adieu NZ.
Safe travels, Linda & Mick. I've enjoyed following along on your journey. NZ is a remarkable place!
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