From Auckland

Silver fern trees are everywhere.  This is the walkway into the Treaty grounds.

A Maori war boat.  This does not show the total size but it's huge!

The Maori treaty house.

This photo does not do this justice.  The carvings are incredible!

Hello.  We've had a consistent internet connection so lots up catching up to do.  We spent the evening with Steve's family and then had a teary-eyed goodbye to Maggie and Steve as they left for Bali last night.  This morning it's getting ourselves packed to head to the South Island for a few days.  We'll then be back in Auckland for our last night before starting the long journey home.  Here are photos of our visit to the Waitangi Treaty grounds.