Day 17: July 20 - The drive from Auckland to New Plymouth 
The reason we stayed overnight in Auckland was so that we could make the drive to New Plymouth during the day. I'm glad we did. There was much to see. The countryside was gorgeous, and we stopped at the Waitomo glowworm caves.
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transpixel We spent the night at Kiwi International Airport. transpixel
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transpixel Cheryl & Nan pop like gophers from our rented minibus on the way from Auckland to New Plymouth. transpixel
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Nan looks forward to her first taste of Vegemite ...
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but finds it less than satisfying.
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We spent the night at Kiwi International Airport.
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Cheryl & Nan pop like gophers from our rented minibus on the way from Auckland to New Plymouth.
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transpixel No photos are allowed inside the glowworm cave, but this is what they look like coming out. transpixel
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Then Donna joins in the fun.
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No photos are allowed inside the glowworm cave, but this is what they look like coming out.
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The view looking back into the cave.
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A spider's home in a redwood tree.
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transpixel Entrance to Waitomo glowworm cave area. transpixel
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Entrance to Waitomo glowworm cave area.
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Dwayne in the Waitomo parking lot.
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Nan has a spot of tea. Pinkies up!
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Our group enjoys a gourmet lunch at a renowned restaurant.
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transpixel Wendy takes it all in. transpixel
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transpixel Closeup of the trunk of a fern. Dead? transpixel
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Wendy takes it all in.
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A view of the restaurant.
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Closeup of the trunk of a fern. Dead?
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Interesting tree growth.
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