Still buzzing from adrenaline we asked the host of our bed and breakfast what she recommended to kill time while our room was being prepared. Being that the Bavaria Bed and Breakfast is located in the Mt. Eden neighbourhood, it turns out that a short jaunt up Mt. Eden killed the required amount of time.
Euphoria set in as we marvelled at the lush green vegetation and gorgeous sunshine. As we walked the path up Mt. Eden, we were treated to several breathtaking views of Auckland.
At the top of Mt. Eden I got an idea of how geologically active New Zealand is. Mt. Eden is only one of a handful of extinct volcanoes that dot the sprawling Auckland cityscape.
Peering down into the crater, my enthusiasm was only tempered by seeing where a band of (presumably) christians had ignored the warnings that the Mt. Eden crater was a fragile and sacred archaeological site that should not be descended into. Down at the bottom of the crater was spelled out in stones, "PRAISE THE LORD." I see that sort of thing, and I hope that they all get taken away in their rapture. Soon, please.
The whole of Mt. Eden was blanketed with green, green grass with the occasional cow milling about (the cattle seemed to be heeding the warning not to descend the crater). Very picturesque.
Our room at the Bavaria Bed and Breakfast was ready by then, and we were starving for lunch, so we left Mt. Eden feeling much rejuvenated.
Pictures of Mt. Eden to come...
3 comments:
I knew you'd make it. It sounds like you're having a good time. Rest up and keep us posted.
What beautiful pictures! We're enjoying your travelogue!
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You now can proudly say "Tomorow begins with me in the east" Beautiful pictures.
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