We moved to Auckland to return to Japan. Left baggage to the hotel and went to the famous Japanese souvenir shop.And I sent an e-mail to Japan from a net cafe. We tried e-mail at the hotel in Queenstown, but could not connect the line. So, I sent it 4 days after the last time from Mt.Cook.It was cost 2NZ$ cheaper than that of from a hotel connect with a modem. I will use net cafe instead of telephone in a hotel after this.

Our tour was going to finish. I did all of my planes, visited many places, had delicious meal and took many pictures. People all we met were kind and scenery we visited were beautiful.But was that all? I did everything what I wanted to do, though, there can seemed I still have something to do here.I left Auckland with painful reluctance.
Auckland A view from the hotel.
The hotel we took was just beside Queen Elizabeth Park and the day was special discount day of Sunday.
The room was big, a view was good and cheap. Because the day was the last night in New Zealand, I splurged a little and had a steak and sea foods in "Daikoku restaurant".
Then I noticed that foreigner have "Miso soup" as soup. Therefore they start to have a meal after finishing Miso soup.. It was a culture shock.
Air N.Z We just arrived the airport just 2 hours priors to depart, and bought some souvenir at a duty free shop. New Zealand wines is delicious and I strongly recommend you that you should buy it when you visit there.
I spend almost all of NZ$ to avoid a commission for money exchange in Japan.
And our tour finished.
The terrorism and aircraft accident in America happened on that day we got to New Zealand.
Our family worried about an accident during our tour. They had anxious days.I am very sorry to have trouble my family so much, but we had a great time in New Zealand.

Now I feel that it was like a flash, instant occurrence.Since I arranged everything via Internet, worried about a mistake or misunderstandings.Fortunately we could do everything without any troubles and the weather was perfect.
Now I am planning to visit and live there sometime after my retirement.So, I have to study English more!
Thank you for everything to whom I met in New Zealand.
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