Auckland ( The City of Sail )

Auckland's waterside location has fostered the locals' love affair with the sea, earning this place the nickname "City of Sails".

Auckland sprawls over a narrow isthmus between the sparkling waters of the Waitemata and Manukau Harbours. Two of the best island getaways are Waiheke Island and Great Barrier Island. I am now staying in Waiheke island and it is in the Hauraki Gulf of New Zealand 17.7 km (about 35 minutes by ferry) from Auckland city. Waiheke Island is a picturesque blend of farmland, forest, beaches, vineyards and olive groves. There is a great range of activities on Waiheke. I am discovering for myself why Auckland is one of New Zealand 's best destinations.

The NZ sail used for American cup sailing competition

The ferry building

Food i had in New Zealand

Dinner that we prepared for our 2nd Host. Not bad... hehehe

Potato baked with Cheese

Steak ( cooked by my 1st Host)

Mixed vegatable soup ... so so only...hehehe

Merlot wine + chicken wings + lobster ( lobster was spent by my colleague from China)

Cheese creameal muffin ( maked by my 2nd Host's daughter Odette). Nice!!

Spicy Chicken wings + rice with salad ( cooked my by 1st host) Yummy

Avocado ( cost is NZ$0.99) but spent by my 1st host

Chinese Fried Egg rice ( cost is NZ$6, very expensive)

Subway ( Ham with Honey Oat bread) costed me NZ$3.90

We cooked dinner for Rudy ( my 1st host in NZ). I cooked ABC soup. Shi Qing fried brocoli and carrot. My host helped me fried Omelette.

People i met in NZ

I met 2 Belgium bacpackers in Waiheke island. The lady stood in the middle with black hair was Japanese lady, who borned in Belgium and her name is called Makoto. The girl stood right beside was Sophie. We had a long night chat before they left to Napier.

My 2nd Host in New Zealand ( Father named Benoit and daughter named Odette, 13 yrs old girl) . They are very nice and cooked us nice dinner and desserts

A Hong Kong woman that we met during we sailed in Auckland ( The city of Sail)

My 1st Host in New Zealand. His name is called Rudy. He is very nice and friendly. He was my Shi Fu because he taught me how to cook steak. We took this photo during we had steak and red wine. Yummy

1st week in Auckland ( New Zealand 's biggest city)

My family members sent me off at airport on 10 March.

Accommodation for 1st week in Auckland
1st dinner in NZ ( invited by my host) Avocado ( dessert)

Sky jump crew tried jump from the sky tower... very high 192m

All Black shop ( inside the shop sell all the All Black rugby team 's items)