When we arrived in Auckland we were much more relaxed than after our first trp to California. The Flight had bee pretty relaxed and we got at least some sleep.The Taxi driver in Auckland was much more welcoming than the one in L.A. We arrived in the morning at Auckland and still had the whole day to enjoy the jetlag and get adjustetd. First we were introduced to our fabulous apartement by our terrific host Erica in Auckland. The view was amazing and a park with playareas nearby.

Before we occupied the appartement we went food shopping and of course on playground exploration in the Grey Lynn Park.

Last stop before leaving the U.S.

…although it is not In-N-Out-Burger but 50’s Diner.

Impressions from the Venice Canals, California.

…, Pacific Wheel, Roller Coaster and Beach. Back home by Velo Taxi.

Jetlags totally mass up everything. I think we were all very tired walking on clouds not beeing able to realize where we were and how lucky we are.

Venice is a great place to stay with children. Miles of white sandy Beaches are edges with Playgrounds and pretty clean public bathrooms. It is not actually a familiy crowded area though. But at least we always got a space on the swings.

Almost as good as the swings was the sand of the beach hmmm yummy.

After the first days were still al little chilly the sun became very strong in the middle in the week and catapulted us into summer.

On One of those days we walked from Venice Beach to Santa Monica. This was a great walk on the beach watching all those fitness junkies on muscle beach and hucge Playground for adults.

We ended up on Pacific Fun Park, making funny pictures in a foto cabin and on the ferris wheel. Clara actually made her first ride on a mini-roller coaster.

Finally after beeing already pretty tired we went home all crunched up in a velo Taxi.