Views from the Sky Tower in Auckland, New Zealand

Bungee jumper in action...we watched 4 of them jump

look at the tents for the seafood fest we attended

Another nice view of the city

We met with the other 27 people on our tour, then had a chinese dinner here at our hotel, it was excellent...up at 6:30 am for breakfast and on our bus for 7:30 am....off to bed for now.

Day 1 in Auckland, New Zealand

Auckland Harbor on our way to Devenport on a boat ride

Sky Tower Hotel and Casino...where we are staying

seafood fest...had prawns, scallops and squid and tried some local beers....

Captain Neptune at the seafood fest...

Ready to go

$2,916.24 in the pig...plenty of cash to spend....ready to go tomorrow at 7:45 am from Sawyer.....Kelly and Spenser will take us....then on to Chicago then LA.....then on to Auckland, New Zealand

Dean's last snow blow for 3 weeks...have fun Dan & Spenser

thermometer today at 5:00 pm... looking forward to 120 degree difference.....

Broken Cash Pig

New Years Day 2014 Kelly broke the cash pig. 13 years of saving change for our down under trip to New Zealand and Australia. We will be bringing the coins to the bank on Friday 1/3/14. Total amount to be announced later....

Cash Pig

Dean and Judy before Kelly smashes it

Kelly's signature on the bottom. Began collecting March of 2000

Ready to spend!