After two days, three flights and many time zones, we arrived to spring in sunny and blue-skied Auckland, NZ. We are renting a surburban Airbnb apartment and it’s been a great way to kick the jet lag with fresh air, playgrounds and lots of walking.
We rode the ferry into the city center today and enjoyed walking around the harbour and to their Sky Tower landmark (no bungee jumping for us!) We also visited a very well done Museum of Technology and Transport – MOTAT, because that’s what you do when you have two boys who love trains, airplanes and the history of technology.
We love this city and all its modes of transportation. Today we were in an Uber (visited a local church), ferry, bus and trolley. Tomorrow we’re venturing out to one of the other islands, Waiheke.
Out of our Comfort Zone to Explore the World 
Hello Rutledges!! Looks like tons of fun! Luke, Jack says hello and asks about you and where you are frequently. He will enjoy this update!! Xoxo, the Ryans
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Hello Rutledges!! Looks like tons of fun!! Luke, Jack says hello and asks where you are often. He will love this post! We miss y’all! Xoxo, the ryans
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Hey Jack! I just woke up. It’s Monday morning here. Isn’t that weird?! You would really like the MOTAT. Love, Luke
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So so amazing!!! It hasn’t stopped raining here. If the continues, Em and I may look at flights. Wink wink. Love yall
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We are only 720 hours of flights away! JK Definitely feel like we are on the opposite side of the world. But it’s really beautiful. Miss you guys!
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Looks like you’re having fun, Luke. The weather looks pretty. It’s still raining in Athens. Love, Reese and Charlie
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Can’t believe it’s still raining. Yuck! Miss you guys!
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Yes, it’s Monday here and it is STILL raining!! Over 10 inches and counting! And leaves everywhere!! Love you guys. Happy you are happy! Sara misses you terribly!! Mom/Nana
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Hi Nana! It’s Luke. I love you and tell Sara to give me a woof, woof!
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