Yesterday, we rode on the “Jet Raider” ferry to Waiheke Island.
I liked going to the vineyards and on the walks between them I learned how to eat a honeysuckle.
They were a great sweet snack! We found some unique shells on the beach. On the ride back to Auckland, our ferry boat (the “Te Kotkoue”) slowed down so we could see some Orca whales swimming nearby.
Today we went to Devonport, which is a small town just a short ferry ride from downtown Auckland. We rode on the “Kea” ferry.
When we got there, we went to Northhead, a military fort with guns and underground tunnels.
Then we went to the beach and climbed into a cool lava cave. Northhead was a volcano many hundreds of years ago. When we walked out of the cave, I gave my mom a surprise – a live mussel that I pulled off a rock in the water! We saw starfish, oysters, mussels, coral and hermit crabs. The water was really shallow, cold and clear, so we could see the animals.
I’ve enjoyed Auckland because of the way people commute on the water and the city itself because it has a lot of friendly people and great places to visit.
Out of our Comfort Zone to Explore the World 
Wow! I too would enjoy commuting on a ferry…. It means you have beautiful water all around. I love honeysuckle as well!
Enjoy it all!!!
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Thanks Miss Sheila! Say hi to PG!
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That is awesome, Luke! Honeysuckle is one of my favorite snacks!! Love reading about your adventures.
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Thanks Miss Sarah! Say hi to Charles!
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Luke, it sounds like you are learning a lot and having a great time doing it! Keep blogging and posting pictures because I’m learning too!
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Thanks Miss Erin! Say hi to Matson and Caroline!
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Luke, Camden is taking great care of your room. We’re thrilled you’re having so much fun!
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Thanks Camden!
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Wow, this is so rich! Luke, I love your curiosity and your explorative spirit! Glad to see all these new experiences! Take care!
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Thanks Miss Rachel!
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Luke–look at all you are learning!! The starfish was so cool! It finally stopped raining here and Sara caught a chipmunk! Miss you! 💕😘
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Miss you Nana! Hugs to you, Skeet and Sara!
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Awesome! I am here stumped with homework. Say hi to the whales for me!!
Emmeline
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Em, Hi! I’m doing homework every day, too. But we are having lots of fun! Miss you, Luke
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Luke,
That is very cool Luke. It looks like you’re having a good time there. Are you excited about the next place you’re going?
Love, Julia⭐️💖🚢
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Hi Julia! Love you. Miss you.
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Your adventure is beyond amazing! Can’t wait to follow you guys and hear of your incredible journey. I have now doubt you’ll turn your travels into a bestseller and you’ll be our top book club pick very soon. Enjoy every minute! In the meantime, we have some work to do here. We were trying to explain to Cate about where the Amazon river is tonight and she says, “I thought Amazon was…no wait, that’s Amazon Prime!”.
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Wow, Luke. You are quite a writer! I love reading about your adventures and sharing them with Lily and Louise!
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Wow, Luke. You are a great writer, and I love reading about your adventures! Lily and Louise are following your travels, too. Let us know if you find a pl we to eat frozen yogurt. Miss seeing you at Menchie’s.
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Hi Lily and Louise! No fro yo yet, but I’ve been having ice cream a lot. Miss you! Luke
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Wow!! I’m loving your updates! The pictures are beautiful. I know you guys are having a great time! We finally got to see the sun today here in Athens. I’d say you’ve definitely had better weather and scenery than us lately!!! Enjoy and keep the posts coming!! Hugs to you all!
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Hi Luke! We love reading about your adventures! Every morning at breakfast, Lachlann asks me “what is Luke doing right now?”!
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Hi Lachlann! Today we are going to see some glow worm caves and water falls. It’s really pretty in New Zealand!
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Luke. It’s Emerson. Did you get any pictures inside the cave? Were the animals very deep in the water? Did you have to dive for them? I like the tiger picture. Thank you. Please write me back. Love Emerson.
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HI Luke! We are catching up! Drew is asking so many questions about your adventures! We love hearing everything!
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What you were doing was pretty cool! I liked the pictures of the fort. Max thinks it’s cool that the island was a volcano. Love, Nora
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