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Auckland’s Sky Tower

I thought I should give Dad a break from doing chores around our house so today we took him to the top of Auckland’s Sky Tower, a 328m structure in central Auckland. It took two years and nine months to build and cost NZ$85 million. There are some impressive views from the top, a couple of restaurants, a cafe, a sweet shop, some pieces of glass flooring, a platform to bungy jump from (we decided not to do this) and today there was an odd character in a Sky Tower costume.

Here’s a photo which is almost perfect except that Elizabeth is touching her bottom. I keep telling her that it’s rude to do this in public but she doesn’t listen to me.

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From left to right: Dad, Me, Daniel, Sky Tower person, Elizabeth
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The hill at 11 o’clock is Mt Eden, a volcanic cone.
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The Sky Tower
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Auckland Harbour Bridge and Waitemata Harbour

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Elizabeth, Creeper and Daniel. Creeper has had a busy weekend: he landed in the toilet bowl twice while Daniel peeing. I don’t think Creeper will be accompanying Daniel to the toilet again but he is very, very clean now as he’s been through the washing machine twice.
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Don’t ask

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Daniel climbing a gorgeous tree
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Albert Park

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9 responses to “Auckland’s Sky Tower”

  1. Bronwyn Meredith Avatar
    Bronwyn Meredith

    Rachel — These photos are lovely. So nice to see ones of the family even if Elizabeth is doing things that attract the wrong kind of attention. 🙂 You look absolutely stunning in the one with Elizabeth.

    Your and Ben’s kindness in giving your dad a break from his chores knows no bounds. I guess he’s catching up on the lost time now. Happy days!

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    1. Rachel Avatar
      Rachel

      Thanks, Bronwyn. Yes, we thought we should take Dad out for the day to get some exercise. 🙂
      He seemed to enjoy himself.

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  2. grahamatlinc Avatar
    grahamatlinc

    Great stuff. It always raises a smile to see people enjoyng the day. 🙂

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    1. Rachel Avatar
      Rachel

      It was an enjoyable day despite the rain and despite Auckland.

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  3. Kit Carruthers Avatar
    Kit Carruthers

    Ooooh, I’ve been up there 🙂 Didn’t go bungee jumping either, but I liked the view!

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    1. Rachel Avatar
      Rachel

      The view is pretty good. 🙂

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  4. Sherri Avatar
    Sherri

    Wonderful photos of you and your beautiful family Rachel, what a super day out with your dad, you all look as a family should, happy and healthy 🙂 Poor Creeper though…glad to know he is nice and clean again 😉

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    1. Rachel Avatar
      Rachel

      Thankfully Creeper has avoided any further swims in our toilet as Daniel has promised to leave him behind when he goes to the toilet now. And it was a super day. We’ve enjoyed Dad’s visit so much but sadly, he returns to Australia tomorrow 😦

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      1. Sherri Avatar
        Sherri

        Creeper must be very happy now about that 🙂

        Oh, I’m so sorry about your dad having to say goodbye. Reminds me of when my mum would come to stay when we lived in the States and then had to return back home. Big hugs for tomorrow Rachel, will be thinking of you…

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